Senior Engineer - Project Controls

Holder Construction; Conesville (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health, dental, vision, and life insurance

Night and swing shift differential pay

Job summary

Holder Construction, a leader in the construction industry, is seeking a Senior Engineer for their Project Controls team in Conesville, IA. This full-time, in-person role involves collaboration on project cost forecasting and managing change reviews, critical to project success.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or a related field, alongside up to 5 years of experience in commercial construction. Join a company committed to your growth and providing a competitive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Up to 5 years of commercial construction experience.
• Strong knowledge of construction industry practices, codes, regulations, and standards.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate and execute project cost projections and forecasting.
• Support cash flow management for the project.
• Ensure timely owner billing and compliance with contract requirements.
• Manage processes for internal and external change reviews.
• Monitor project Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).

Skills

Construction industry knowledge

Communication skills

Time management

Computer skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or related field

Job description

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

About the Role

We are looking for a Senior Engineer to join our Project Controls team in our regional office in Conesville, OH. This is a full‑time, in‑person position.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate and execute project cost projections and forecasting, including coordination with MEP subcontractors.
• Support internal and external cash flow management for the project.
• Ensure timely and accurate owner billing, establishing processes for reviews and billing submissions.
• Oversee submission of changes and compliance with prime contract requirements.
• Establish and manage processes for internal and external change reviews.
• Monitor reporting and metrics for change management backlog, focusing on quantity, magnitude, and aging.
• Assist with document control for correspondence, drawings, and specifications.
• Generate deliverables that meet prime contract reporting requirements and manage their timely submission.
• Support development of workflows for RFIs, Submittals, Material Status, Design Management, Risk Management, Quality, and Closeout.
• Monitor and adapt processes for project Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or a related construction field.
• Up to 5 years of commercial construction experience.
• Strong knowledge of construction industry practices, codes, regulations, and standards.
• Outstanding communication, time management, and computer skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

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.