Senior Construction Project Engineer: Lead Industrial Builds

Novax Recruitment Group; Nevada (IA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Novax Recruitment Group is seeking a Senior Construction Project Engineer to support delivery from pre-construction through completion on large-scale industrial projects across the Western United States.

You will collaborate with project management, field operations, engineering, procurement, and subcontractors to ensure safety, schedule, budget, and quality targets are met. A Bachelor's in Construction Management or related field and 5+ years of experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 5+ years of experience in construction engineering, project engineering, or EPC project delivery.
• Strong understanding of construction scheduling, project controls, budgeting, and cost management.
• Experience coordinating subcontractors and managing multiple work packages simultaneously.
• Ability to interpret construction drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills with field and office teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage assigned construction scopes from planning through project completion.
• Coordinate subcontractors, suppliers, and field teams to maintain project schedules.
• Support procurement activities, RFIs, submittals, and project documentation.
• Monitor project progress, budgets, and schedules while helping resolve construction issues.
• Review drawings, specifications, and field work to ensure compliance with project requirements.
• Assist with construction planning, permitting, site logistics, and coordination activities.
• Perform site inspections and Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs) while promoting safe work practices.
• Work closely with project management, engineering, procurement, and field operations to support successful project delivery.

Skills

Communication skills

Organization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Novax Recruitment Group is seeking a Senior Construction Project Engineer to support delivery from pre-construction through completion on large-scale industrial projects across the Western United States.

You will collaborate with project management, field operations, engineering, procurement, and subcontractors to ensure safety, schedule, budget, and quality targets are met. A Bachelor's in Construction Management or related field and 5+ years of experience are required.