Construction Senior Project Engineer

Southern Arkansas University; Kentucky; On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Arkansas University is seeking a Senior Engineer to join their Operations team, based in Conesville, OH. This full-time, in-person role involves managing onsite trade activities and ensuring effective project execution.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in a construction or engineering field or equivalent experience, along with strong communication and time management skills. The university offers a vibrant work culture focused on integrity and collaboration.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Manage onsite trade activities, including coordination of materials.
• Track, review, and validate monthly payment applications for trade contractors.
• Manage cost control and issue resolution.

Skills

Communication

Time management

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction/engineering or equivalent experience

Tools

Bluebeam

SketchUp

Navisworks

BIM360

Job description

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.