Senior Engineer

Holder Construction; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus program

Paid time off

Health, dental, vision, and life insurance

401(k)-retirement plan

Night and swing shift differential pay

Job summary

Dormont Manufacturing Co is seeking a Senior Engineer for an in-person position in Chicago, IL. The ideal candidate will manage onsite trade activities, validate payment applications, and oversee project execution based on construction design documents.

This role requires a Bachelor's degree in construction/engineering or equivalent experience, along with strong communication skills and familiarity with construction tools. Join us to enhance your career in a structured environment with competitive compensation and benefits.

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 collaboratively.
• Basic understanding of construction tools like Bluebeam, SketchUp, Navisworks, BIM360.

Responsibilities

• Manage onsite trade activities and coordinate materials from design to installation.
• Track and validate monthly payment applications for trade contractors.
• Manage cost control and issue resolution, including change orders.
• Read, interpret, and apply construction design documents.
• Lead and mentor junior associates on the project.

Skills

Outstanding communication skills

Time management skills

Ability to work independently

Ability to work in a collaborative environment

Basic construction tools knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction/engineering field

Tools

Bluebeam

SketchUp

Navisworks

BIM360

Job description

ABOUT US

Holder Construction is a nationally recognized leader in the construction industry, consistently ranked among the top firms on ENR's Top 400 Contractors list. We are a performance-driven company that believes in rewarding excellence and investing in our people. Our structured career development program empowers associates to grow quickly into expanded roles and responsibilities based on merit. With operations throughout the United States, we offer a highly competitive compensation and benefits package, including:

• Annual bonus program
• Paid time off
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k)-retirement plan
• Night and swing shift differential pay for select roles

We are looking for a Senior Engineer to join our Operations team on our project in Chicago, IL. This is a full-time, in-person position.

Key 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.

Qualifications

Required:

• 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, etc.

Preferred:

• Willingness to relocate as needed.

Holder is committed to Equal Opportunity Employment (EOE).

Substance abuse testing and a background screening is a condition of employment and Holder Construction does not sponsor applicants for immigration status or benefits.