F.A. Wilhelm Construction - Construction Senior Project Engineer

F.A. Wilhelm; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health & retirement benefits

Insurance coverage

Bonus program

Training & development

Job summary

F.A. Wilhelm is seeking a Senior Project Engineer to join our Durham, NC team. You will partner with project managers, operations, and superintendents to deliver projects on time, under budget, and with quality that exceeds client expectations.

This role emphasizes start-up planning, on-site coordination, cost control, and closeout. You will manage drawings, submittals, meetings, and documentation, while fostering safe, collaborative work across the project team and with our partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Construction Engineering, or related field or 1-4 years of related work experience.
• Knowledgeable of Construction processes.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate project in conjunction with the Project Managers, Operations Managers, and Superintendent.
• Project support through research, interpretation, codes, conflicts, interference, and errors.
• Initiate and maintain project schedule(s) and project-plan lifecycle.
• Assist and coordinate RIFs, change notices, and vendor materials.
• Coordinate and resolve engineering and construction problems, schedule & attend meetings, prepare and distribute minutes.
• Implement cost controls and the reconciliation of billings.
• Maintain, prepare, and verify contract drawings, shop drawings, submittals, project database(s), reports, quality control activities & documents, project estimates and costs.
• Communication liaison between the office, field, entire project team.
• Assist project close-out by developing and completing close-out documentation.
• Maintain and complete As-Builts.
• Manage punch list process.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Construction Engineering, or related field

Job description

Empowering People to Build What Matters- That is our mission and our legacy.

For over 100 years, we have built the communities where people work and play—a legacy that began with one man and a single dream.Today, we are a company that puts People First by providing Meaningful Partnerships, insisting on making a Positive Community Impact, with Safety Always, all with a Learn-Do-Share mentality.

F.A. Wilhelm Construction is an industry leader with the culture of doing the right things for our employees, partners, clients, and community.We have an excellent reputation in the construction industry and have enjoyed steady growth and strong financial performances for many years.Wilhelm's construction professionals turn the conceptual, and sometimes seemingly impossible, into fully completed, innovative spaces where life happens.

We are looking for the right person to join our team as a Senior Project Engineer. Is that you? If so, we want to talk to you!

Responsibilities

As a Senior Project Engineer, your key responsibility will be to serve as a vital team member associated with assisting the Project Team in all aspects of the build resulting in completion of the project on time, under budget, and with quality that exceeds the expectations of F.A. Wilhelm and our Clients.

A. Project Start Up

• Plan and coordinate project in conjunction with the Project Managers, Operations Managers, and Superintendent
• Project support through research, interpretation, codes, conflicts, interference, and errors.
• Initiate and maintain project schedule(s) and project-plan lifecycle.

B. Project Build

• Assist and coordinate RIFs, change notices, and vendor materials.
• Coordinate and resolve engineering and construction problems, schedule & attend meetings, prepare and distribute minutes.
• Implement cost controls and the reconciliation of billings.
• Maintain, prepare, and verify contract drawings, shop drawings, submittals, project database(s), reports, quality control activities & documents, project estimates and costs.
• Communication liaison between the office, field, entire project team.

C. Project Closeout

• Assist project close-out by developing and completing close-out documentation.
• Maintain and complete As-Builts.
• Manage punch list process.

Key Attributes

• Comfortable at the table with all levels of leadership
• Integrity
• Organized and systematic
• Proactive problem solver with outstanding interpersonal skills
• Commitment to excellence

What it takes

• A Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Construction Engineering, or related field or 1-4 years of related work experience or a combination of both.
• Knowledgeable of Construction processes.

F.A. Wilhelm offers a unique opportunity for the right person to experience a variety of project work. Working at F.A Wilhelm, you can expect:

• A competitive compensation package.
• A comprehensive benefits package to include medical, dental, vision, and 401K match.
• Basic life insurance and short-term & long-term disability insurance is paid for by F.A Wilhelm.
• Discretionary yearly bonus program.
• Wilhelm University access for training/development.