Senior Construction Engineer - Onsite Project Leader

Holder Construction; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus program

Paid time off

Health, dental, vision, and life insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Shift differential pay

Job summary

A leading construction firm is seeking a Senior Engineer for its Operations team in Richmond, VA. This full-time position requires managing onsite trade activities, tracking payment applications, and ensuring project execution. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience, along with excellent communication and time management skills. The firm offers a competitive benefits package. This role is in-person and emphasizes leadership and collaboration within a team environment.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Manage onsite trade activities including coordination of materials from design through delivery.
• Track, review, and validate monthly payment applications for trade contractors.
• Manage cost control and issue resolution including change orders and RFIs.
• Assume ownership of overall project execution beyond assigned trade contracts.
• Read, interpret, and apply construction design documents and specifications.
• Mentor and develop junior associates on the project.

Skills

Outstanding communication

Time management skills

Ability to work independently

Collaboration

Basic understanding of construction tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction/engineering field or equivalent experience

Tools

Bluebeam

SketchUp

Navisworks

BIM360

Job description

A leading construction firm is seeking a Senior Engineer for its Operations team in Richmond, VA. This full-time position requires managing onsite trade activities, tracking payment applications, and ensuring project execution. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience, along with excellent communication and time management skills. The firm offers a competitive benefits package. This role is in-person and emphasizes leadership and collaboration within a team environment.