Senior Project Engineer

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

Job summary

Baker Concrete Construction, Inc. in Charlotte, NC is seeking a Senior Project Engineer to support field activities and assist the Project Manager with project administration on multiple small projects or one medium to large project.

This role acts as the go-to person, involving cost and schedule management, reviewing change orders, procurement support, and oversight of documentation and safety practices. Proficiency in MS Office and familiarity with Primavera or Timberline are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 4 years’ construction experience or 8 years’ related experience
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Basic understanding of Primavera and Timberline
• Ability to understand, customize and modify spreadsheets
• Physical ability to maneuver on job sites and handle objects up to 20 lbs

Responsibilities

• Supports Project Manager on cost and schedule management
• Submits/approves monthly billings and earned value reports
• Manages critical path schedules on one or more projects
• Reviews change orders and tracks status
• Supports procurement and field purchase orders
• Ensures project cost performance and financial reviews
• Oversees direct reports and maintains a safe work environment
• Supports training and certification initiatives

Skills

MS Office proficiency

Cost management

Scheduling

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Primavera

Timberline

Job description

Company Name: Baker Concrete Construction, Inc

Location: Charlotte, NC, US, 28227

Req ID: 8069
Travel: Up to 25%
Number of Openings:1

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.

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

The Senior Project Engineer will possess competency in the following areas in order to perform his/her role in a safe, productive, and effective manner. Note that the areas listed are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by co-workers assigned to this role. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all the responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with this job.

• 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.