Senior Construction Engineer - Onsite Lead (Dallas)

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

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.