Senior Construction Project Engineer - International/Domestic Travel

BRPH; United States; Remote; USD 100,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

BRPH seeks a Senior Construction Project Engineer to lead the execution of complex construction programs worldwide. You will manage ground station infrastructure projects, ensuring alignment with technical scope, schedule, and budget, while supervising field teams and coordinating with project managers to deliver high-quality results.

The role requires about 30% travel (domestic and international), a BS in Construction Management or related field, 8+ years of experience, and familiarity with

Qualifications

• BS in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field.
• 8+ years of construction industry experience with progressive responsibilities.
• Experience with Procore or similar construction management software is a plus.
• Strong communication and client-facing skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the execution of construction projects, ensuring adherence to technical requirements, schedules, and budgets.
• Mentor junior team members and support project planning activities.
• Collaborate with Project Managers to implement project plans and objectives.
• Manage ground station infrastructure design, pre-construction, and construction phases.
• Review technical designs, ensure quality control, and resolve issues.
• Oversee safety and environmental compliance on site.
• Coordinate submittals, RFIs, and contractor performance.
• Lead commissioning, turnover, and project closeout.

Skills

Construction management

Project leadership

Procore

Site supervision

Education

BS in Construction Management

Tools

Procore

Job description

Senior Construction Project Engineer - International/Domestic Travel

Global

BRPH is a technically focused, creative architecture, engineering, and construction company with over six decades of expertise in helping mission-driven clients in the aerospace, defense, manufacturing, commercial, education, entertainment, hospitality, and federal markets identify gaps in their program delivery and develop innovative solutions to their most challenging problems across the U.S. and around the world. Consistently ranked among the nation’s top firms, we take pride in solving complex challenges with forward-thinking solutions.

BRPH is a technically focused, creative architecture, engineering, and construction company with over six decades of expertise in helping mission-driven clients in the aerospace, defense, manufacturing, commercial, education, entertainment, hospitality, and federal markets identify gaps in their program delivery and develop innovative solutions to their most challenging problems across the U.S. and around the world. Consistently ranked among the nation’s top firms, we take pride in solving complex challenges with forward-thinking solutions.

As an employee-owned company, BRPH is known for its collaborative culture, technical excellence, and client-focused approach, bringing together multidisciplinary teams to design and build environments that are functional, efficient, and future-ready.

Summary

The Sr Construction Project Engineer will lead in supporting the execution of assigned projects and ensuring the achievement of the project’s technical scope, schedule, and financial requirements and metrics. This role involves providing expert-level assistance to ensure the successful planning and execution of construction projects.

The Ground Station Sr. Construction Project Engineer will serve as an operations manager who is responsible for the administrative and technical management of construction projects for Ground Station infrastructure around the world. Ground Station infrastructure is critical infrastructure (site work, foundations, concrete, utilities, etc.) required to support government and commercial satellite communications. This role is also responsible for ensuring all projects adhere to corporate Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) and Construction Quality Control policy.

The Sr Construction Project Engineer will be required to travel to oversee and support project requirements. Willingness to travel domestically and international for project assignments is required.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Client-Focused Mindset - The ideal candidate is proactive, responsive, and committed to building strong client relationships by anticipating challenges, identifying opportunities, and consistently delivering value through exceptional service and support. They have a genuine passion for understanding client needs and working with the team to ensure clients achieve their goals.
• Lead and oversee the execution of construction projects, ensuring adherence to technical requirements, schedules, and financial metrics.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior team members, offering expertise in daily technical activities required for project planning and successful execution.
• Collaborate closely with the Project Managers to strategize and implement project plans that meet defined objectives.
• Oversee the project delivery for the ground station portfolio including all phases of design, pre-construction and construction.
• Interpret complex design specifications, oversee quality control, and resolve intricate technical issues to ensure project completion at superior standards.
• Prepare and oversee project technical design submittals, reports, and documentation of inspections and testing results.
• Monitor and evaluate subcontractor and craft progress, ensuring alignment with project requirements and standards.
• Manage subcontractor requests for information (RFIs) and liaise with engineering teams as necessary for seamless project execution.
• Review and analyze construction subcontractor implementation plans, identifying and mitigating potential risks or issues.
• Play a key role in establishing project baselines for cost, schedule, and critical project parameters.
• Oversee the project master schedule, plan and implement daily activities, and manage the three-week look-ahead schedules.
• Oversee the process to secure the necessary permits, environmental approvals, and licenses.
• Lead a strong safety and quality program on the project.
• Lead the commissioning, closeout, and turnover process.

Travel Requirements

This position requires approximately 30% travel to support active projects and business development pursuits. Travel may include visits to client sites, project locations, and prospective clients to support project execution, attend meetings, participate in site assessments, and assist with business development activities. Travel frequency and duration will vary based on project demands, client needs, and business priorities. Candidates should be comfortable with domestic and international travel as required by the role.

Education and/or Experience

• BS in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field.
• 8 or more years of work-related experience in the construction industry, demonstrating progressive responsibilities and leadership.
• Experience with Procore or similar management software is a plus.
• TAKT planning experience is a plus.
• Strong communication skills, and the ability to work well with clients.
• Technical and application knowledge of the built environment infrastructure, including buildings and infrastructure.
• Must have experience in the construction industry.
• Comprehensive knowledge of project estimation and scheduling techniques.
• Willingness to travel occasionally to meet project demands.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to navigate and move around the construction site, which may involve walking, climbing ladders and scaffolding, and standing for extended periods on uneven surfaces.
• Ability to lift to 50 pounds.
• Ability to handle tools, equipment, and perform tasks that require coordination and manual skills.
• Manual dexterity, hearing, mental acuity, typing, reaching, repetitive motion, speaking, talking, and visual acuity.
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle.
• Ability to stand and sit for periods longer than 30 minutes but not to exceed two hours consecutively.
• Ability to print and draw letters, numbers, words, characters, and symbols that are legible and understood by others.
• Ability to learn complex tasks and remember how to complete tasks without assistance once trained.
• Ability to control behavior when encountering stressful situations or short deadlines and to maintain a high level of concentration.
• Quick thinking and decision-making ability to address issues and challenges that may arise during construction.
• Endurance to work in various weather conditions and handle the physical demands of supervising a construction project.
• Strict adherence to safety protocols and the ability to enforce safety standards on the construction site.
• Adherence to personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements when on the construction site, such as hard hats, safety vests, and steel-toed boots.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This job description may be changed to include new responsibilities and tasks or change existing ones as management deems necessary.

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role is $100,000 - $145,000. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location.

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role is shown below. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as the final offer amount may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, experience and geographic location.

$100,000 - $145,000 USD

This job description may be changed to include new responsibilities and tasks or change existing ones as management deems necessary.

EOE, including Disability/Vets

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