Operations - Senior Engineer

Holder Construction; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Paid time off

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Shift differential pay

Job summary

Holder Construction is seeking a Senior Engineer for an on-site project in Dallas, TX. This full-time, in-person role reports to the Operations team and focuses on coordinating trades, reviewing payments, and controlling costs to ensure project success.

You will lead by example, mentor junior staff, and apply tools like Bluebeam, SketchUp, Navisworks, and BIM360 to interpret designs and drive installation quality and schedule adherence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction/engineering 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.

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.

Skills

Strong communication

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction/engineering

Tools

Bluebeam

SketchUp

Navisworks

BIM360

Job description

ABOUT US

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:

• Annual bonus program
• Paid time off
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k)-retirement plan
• 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 Dallas, TX. 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 andHolder Construction does not sponsor applicants for immigration status or benefits.