Senior Engineer

Holder Construction; Richmond (VA); On-site; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus program

Paid time off

Health, dental, vision, and life insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Shift differential pay

Job summary

A leading construction firm is seeking a Senior Engineer for its Operations team in Richmond, VA. This full-time position requires managing onsite trade activities, tracking payment applications, and ensuring project execution. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience, along with excellent communication and time management skills. The firm offers a competitive benefits package. This role is in-person and emphasizes leadership and collaboration within a team environment.

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 like Bluebeam, SketchUp, Navisworks, BIM360.

Responsibilities

• Manage onsite trade activities including coordination of materials from design through delivery.
• Track, review, and validate monthly payment applications for trade contractors.
• Manage cost control and issue resolution including change orders and RFIs.
• Assume ownership of overall project execution beyond assigned trade contracts.
• Read, interpret, and apply construction design documents and specifications.
• Mentor and develop junior associates on the project.

Skills

Outstanding communication

Time management skills

Ability to work independently

Collaboration

Basic understanding of construction tools

Education

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

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 Richmond, VA. 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.