Construction Senior Project Engineer

Holder Construction; Conesville (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health, dental, vision, and life insurance

Shift differential pay for select roles

Job summary

Holder Construction is seeking a Senior Engineer for an in-person role in Conesville, IA. The successful candidate will manage onsite trade activities, coordinate resources, and oversee overall project execution. This role requires excellent communication skills and a degree in construction or engineering, or equivalent experience.

The company offers a competitive compensation package including paid time off and health benefits, alongside a commitment to developing its workforce. Join a leading firm in the construction industry committed to excellence and equal opportunity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in construction/engineering field or 3+ years of equivalent experience.
• Outstanding communication and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Manage onsite trade activities from design to installation.
• Track and validate payment applications for contractors.
• Manage cost control and resolution of issues.
• Read and apply construction design documents.

Skills

Outstanding communication

Time management skills

Basic understanding of construction tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction/engineering field

Tools

Bluebeam

SketchUp

Navisworks

BIM360

Job description

Holder Construction is a nationally recognized leader in the construction industry, consistently ranked among the top firms on ENR’s Top 400 Contractors list. We are a performance-driven company that believes in rewarding excellence and investing in our people. Our structured career development program empowers associates to grow quickly into expanded roles and responsibilities based on merit. With operations throughout the United States, we offer a highly competitive compensation and benefits package, including:

• Paid time off
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Night and swing shift differential pay for select roles

About the Role

We are looking for a Senior Engineer to join our Operations team on our project in Conesville, OH. This is a full-time, in-person position.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage onsite trade activities, including coordination of materials from design and fabrication through delivery and final installation.
• Track, review, and validate monthly payment applications for trade contractors.
• Manage cost control and issue resolution, including change orders, RFIs, and proactive identification of potential risks.
• Assume ownership of overall project execution beyond assigned trade contracts.
• Read, interpret, and apply construction design documents and specifications.
• Lead with integrity and exemplify Holder’s culture by mentoring and developing junior associates on the project.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in construction/engineering field OR 3+ years of equivalent work experience.
• Outstanding communication and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a collaborative environment.
• Basic understanding of construction tools like Bluebeam, SketchUp, Navisworks, BIM360, etc.

Preferred:

• Willingness to relocate as needed.

Holder is committed to Equal Opportunity Employment (EOE).

Substance abuse testing and a background screening is a condition of employment and Holder Construction does not sponsor applicants for immigration status or benefits.