Senior Engineer

Holder Construction; Dallas (TX); On-site; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health, dental, vision, and life insurance

401(k)-retirement plan

Night and swing shift differential pay

Job summary

A leading construction firm is seeking a Senior Engineer to join its Operations team in Dallas, TX. This full-time, in-person role involves managing onsite trade activities, coordinating materials, and validating payment applications. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience, along with strong communication and time management skills. The position also requires a basic understanding of construction tools. A commitment to mentoring junior associates is essential, as well as the ability to manage cost control and risks. Competitive compensation and benefits are offered.

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 in a collaborative environment.
• Basic understanding of construction tools.

Responsibilities

• Manage onsite trade activities and coordinate materials.
• Validate monthly payment applications for trade contractors.
• Manage cost control, change orders, and potential risks.
• Read and apply construction design documents.
• Mentor and develop junior associates.

Skills

Outstanding communication skills

Time management skills

Ability to work independently

Ability to work collaboratively

Basic understanding of construction tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction/engineering or equivalent experience

Tools

Bluebeam

SketchUp

Navisworks

BIM360

Job description

About Holder Construction

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
• 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 team in Dallas, TX. 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.