Senior Construction Project Engineer - Field Leadership

DPR Construction; Burlington (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

DPR Construction in Texas seeks a Construction Project Engineer to support delivery of complex projects. You will apply technical expertise, coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, and help ensure schedules and quality meet rigorous standards.

You will monitor progress, analyze performance metrics, mitigate risk, and share knowledge with teammates while guiding less experienced staff and contributing to safe, efficient project execution.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Reviews moderately complex technical aspects of construction projects, ensuring adherence to design specifications and quality benchmarks, while maintaining field presence to support safe execution of work and participate in safety meetings.
• Coordinates with project managers, architects, and subcontractors to resolve moderately complex technical challenges on projects, ensuring uninterrupted crew productivity and project progress.
• Reviews and provides feedback on construction drawings, submittals, and change orders for accuracy and alignment with project goals.
• Supports the implementation of project controls, including schedule tracking and cost monitoring, to support timely and cost-effective delivery.
• Prepares and presents progress reports, and technical documentation for internal and external stakeholders.
• Identifies and mitigates risks on projects through field analysis and the application of engineering solutions.
• Supports less experienced project team members in resolving moderately complex project issues and provides technical expertise on safety and quality standards.

Skills

Project coordination

Cross-functional collaboration

Safety awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction management

Job description

DPR Construction in Texas seeks a Construction Project Engineer to support delivery of complex projects. You will apply technical expertise, coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, and help ensure schedules and quality meet rigorous standards.

You will monitor progress, analyze performance metrics, mitigate risk, and share knowledge with teammates while guiding less experienced staff and contributing to safe, efficient project execution.