Senior Project Engineer

Baker Construction; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Baker Construction seeks a Senior Project Engineer to support field activities and assist the Project Manager on multiple projects. The role acts as the go-to person for admin tasks, with potential supervisory duties over QA/QC, scheduling, and cost control.

You will coordinate across teams, manage cost and schedule, review change orders, and help ensure safety and project success on site. The company emphasizes growth, people-first culture, and opportunities to advance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in construction or related field and 4 years’ experience, or 8 years’ construction experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Understanding of construction software Primavera and Timberline.
• Ability to create and modify spreadsheets and analyze data.

Responsibilities

• Supports Project Manager on cost and schedule management including monthly billings and schedules.
• Develops critical path schedules for projects and tracks progress against goals.
• Reviews change orders, cost reports, and financial performance with the team.
• Oversees procurement, field purchases, and coordination with Superintendents.
• Mentors and supports project staff and ensures safety practices.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or related field

Tools

Primavera

Timberline

MS Office (Word/Excel/PowerPoint)

Job description

Travel: Up to 25%

Achieve more in your career with the nation's leading specialty concrete contractor. At Baker Construction, you'll be part of a team that prioritizes people, invests in their development, and offers unparalleled opportunities for professional growth. In this role, you'll be integral to building the future of our country and our company. You'll collaborate across diverse teams, have a hand in significant projects, and dive headfirst into complex challenges with the best in the industry. If you are driven to do more and have the grit to follow through, you'll have everything you need to define your career on your terms.

Make a meaningful impact with a team that values ambition and rewards initiative. Apply today and be more with Baker.

Summary

The Senior Project Engineer supports field activities and spends a majority of time working with the Project Manager supporting project administration on multiple small projects, or one medium to large-sized project. This position often functions as the "go to person," and may have supervisory responsibilities for support functions such as Document Control, QA/QC, Project Scheduler, Project Cost Controller, etc.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Supports Project Manager on the Management of Cost and Schedule
  • Submits and/or approves monthly billings and earned value reports
  • Manages development of critical path project schedule documents on one medium to large-sized project, or multiple small to medium-sized projects
  • Manages analysis of targets and goals, job cost summaries, and other reports
  • Works with the Superintendent and Project Manager to affect positive change relating to project resources
  • Supports the Project Manager by reviewing and negotiating change orders and tracks status
  • Manages the procurement process and makes recommendations to the Project Manager
  • Approves field purchase orders for standard purchase packages
  • Analyzes project financial performance and participates in the project financial reviews
• Supports Project Engineering and Quality
• Supports Project Safety and Risk Management
• Oversees the Work of Direct Reports
• Ensures a Safe Work Environment
• Participates in Training / Certifications

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and 4 years’ of experience, or 8 years’ of construction related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Proficiency in Microsoft software programs such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Basic understanding of construction software such as Primavera, Timberline
• Ability to understand, customize and modify spreadsheets
• Requires ability to maneuver in and out of job site trailers and various stages of job site terrains
• Frequently required to use hands to handle or feel
• Regularly required to sit, talk and listen
• Occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms
• Must have the ability to exert physical effort, handling average weight objects up to 20 pounds

At Baker Construction, we welcome those who are driven to make things happen. Your tenacity will be rewarded with great pay, excellent benefits, and opportunities to make your mark. This is an opportunity to own your future while working alongside co-workers who are united in our purpose to build better structures and better lives. Go further with an industry leader that puts people first, honors its word, and has the grit to achieve greatness.

Baker is an EOE Disability/Veterans Employer.

Applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities who require a reasonable accommodation for any or part of the application process may make their requests known by emailing [e-mail] or calling 1-513-539-4000 and asking for HR.