Self-Perform Project Engineer

DPR Construction; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

DPR Construction seeks a SPW-focused Construction Engineer to support self-perform projects in Charlotte. You will apply knowledge of SPW activities, collaborate with crews and project teams, and help ensure schedules, budgets, and quality standards are met.

Role emphasizes reviewing drawings, monitoring productivity, and maintaining detailed SPW documentation, with opportunities for process improvements and teamwork across stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, architecture, or related field.
• 2–4 years of experience in construction engineering or related field.
• OSHA 30 certification preferred; completion within 6 months of hire is required.

Responsibilities

• Assists in reviewing contract drawings, specifications, and submittals for SPW scopes, ensuring technical accuracy and compliance with project and crew requirements.
• Collaborates with SPW project managers, superintendents, and project teams to resolve standard technical questions related to self-perform scopes of work.
• Monitors SPW activity schedules and budgets, tracks labor productivity, and reports variances to support timely corrective actions for self-perform operations based on established guidelines.
• Supports the implementation of standard SPW-specific quality assurance and safety protocols throughout all phases of self-perform work.
• Prepares and maintains detailed SPW project documentation, including daily SPW crew reports, time and material logs, equipment usage records, and field change documentation.
• Identifies opportunities for incremental improvements in SPW processes and contributes to the development of leading practices with guidance.
• Actively participates in SPW coordination meetings and communicates field progress, production rates, and any issues to SPW crews, project managers, and other stakeholders.

Skills

SPW knowledge

Collaboration

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction management or related field

Job description

DPR Construction seeks a SPW-focused Construction Engineer to support self-perform projects in Charlotte. You will apply knowledge of SPW activities, collaborate with crews and project teams, and help ensure schedules, budgets, and quality standards are met.

Role emphasizes reviewing drawings, monitoring productivity, and maintaining detailed SPW documentation, with opportunities for process improvements and teamwork across stakeholders.