Operations - Senior Engineer

Holder Construction; Charleston (WV); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; 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 looking for a Senior Engineer to join their Operations team in Franklin Furnance, OH. This full-time, in-person position involves managing trade activities and coordinating materials throughout the project lifecycle.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in construction or engineering or equivalent experience. Responsibilities include cost control, interpreting construction documents, and mentoring junior associates. A competitive compensation and benefits package is offered.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Manage onsite trade activities and coordinate materials.
• Track and validate monthly payment applications for trade contractors.
• Manage cost control and issue resolution for projects.
• Read and interpret construction design documents.

Skills

Outstanding communication skills

Time management skills

Ability to work independently

Knowledge of Bluebeam

Knowledge of SketchUp

Knowledge of Navisworks

Knowledge of BIM360

Education

Bachelor’s degree in construction/engineering field

3+ years of equivalent work experience

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

We are looking for a Senior Engineer to join our Operations team on our project in Franklin Furnance, 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. Holder Construction does not sponsor applicants for immigration status or benefits.