Senior Engineer

Holder Construction; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Night and swing shift differential pay

Job summary

Holder Construction is seeking a Senior Engineer to join our Operations team in Columbus, OH. This full-time, in-person role involves managing onsite activities, coordinating materials, and ensuring effective project execution.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in construction or engineering or equivalent experience. Strong communication and time management skills are essential. The role also offers career development opportunities and a competitive benefits package.

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.

Responsibilities

• Manage onsite trade activities and coordinate materials.
• Track and validate monthly payment applications.
• Manage cost control and address issues including change orders.
• Assume ownership of project execution beyond assigned contracts.
• Read and apply construction design documents.
• Mentor and develop junior associates.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Independence

Team collaboration

Construction tools knowledge

Education

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

Tools

Bluebeam

SketchUp

Navisworks

BIM360

Job description

Company Overview

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:

• Paid time off
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Night and swing shift differential pay for select roles

Position Summary

We are looking for a Senior Engineer to join our Operations team on a project in Columbus, OH. 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.

Equal Opportunity

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.