Senior Engineer

Holder Construction; United States; On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Paid time off

Health/dental/vision/life insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Night and swing shift differential pay

Job summary

Holder Construction is seeking a Senior Engineer to join the Dallas, TX project team. This full-time, in-person role sits within our Operations group and focuses on leading onsite activities, coordinating materials, and ensuring project execution aligns with design documents.

Requirements include a bachelor’s degree in construction/engineering or 3+ years of related experience, strong communication, and the ability to work independently within a collaborative team. Relocation may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction/engineering or 3+ years of equivalent experience.
• Excellent communication and time management.
• Ability to work independently and in a collaborative setting.
• Basic knowledge of construction tools (Bluebeam, SketchUp, Navisworks, BIM360).
• Willingness to relocate as needed.

Responsibilities

• Manage onsite trade activities from design to installation.
• Track and validate monthly payment applications for trade contractors.
• Monitor cost control and resolve issues including change orders and RFIs.
• Own overall project execution beyond assigned trades.
• Read and apply construction design documents and specs.
• Mentor and develop junior associates on the project.

Skills

Communication

Time management

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in construction/engineering

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 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 andHolder Construction does not sponsor applicants for immigration status or benefits.