Senior Project Engineer

Colonial Group; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Balfour Beatty in Charlotte, NC is seeking a Senior Project Engineer to support the Project Manager and Superintendent. You will coordinate trades, manage design and construction activities, and uphold safety, quality, and schedule performance across the project.

The role emphasizes leadership, mentoring junior engineers, and driving project execution while promoting teamwork and innovation in the Carolinas Division.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in CM/CE/Arch or related field.
• 2–4 years of experience as a Project Engineer in commercial construction.
• Strong drawings, specifications, and trade coordination knowledge.
• Proficiency with Procore, Primavera P6, Sage 300 CRE or similar.
• Excellent communication, organization, and decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

• Support Project Manager and Superintendent by coordinating trades and activities.
• Review documents, prepare RFIs, and coordinate submittal reviews with designers/subcontractors.
• Maintain schedules, update look-ahead plans, and track progress.
• Assist with cost management, back charges, and change orders.
• Lead MEP and building envelope coordination, ensuring timely delivery of materials.

Skills

Project planning

RFIs & submittals

Scheduling

Cost management

Trade coordination

Quality control

Safety compliance

Team mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or related field

Tools

Procore

Primavera P6

Sage 300 CRE

Job description

Summary

Balfour Beattyis seeking aSenior Project Engineer to join the team in Charlottewithin the Carolinas Division. The ideal candidate is a proactive, detail-oriented professional with strong communicationskills and leadership skills, eager to take on more complex technical and coordination responsibilities.

This role supports the Project Manager and Superintendent by managing assigned trades, coordinating design and construction activities, and ensuring quality, safety, and schedule performance across the project. The Senior Project Engineer plays a key role in driving project execution, mentoring junior engineers, and fostering Balfour Beatty’s commitment to teamwork, innovation, and ourZero Harm®culture.

Essential Functions

• Project Planning & Coordination:Collaborate with project leadership to plan, schedule, and execute work;maintaincurrent contract documents and correspondence; and track key deliverables.
• Submittals & RFIs:Review project documents for gaps or changes, prepare RFIs, and coordinate submittal reviews and approvals with designers and subcontractors.
• Scheduling:Update project look-ahead schedules with the Superintendent;assistwithmaintainingPrimavera P6 schedules and sequencing logic to ensureaccurate progress tracking.
• Cost Management:Track subcontractor back charges,assistinissuing sub change orders, and support the ownerpayment process.
• Trade Coordination:Lead trade coordination for Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing (MEP), and Building Envelope systems; ensuretimelydelivery of materials and proper sequencing of work.
• Quality Control:Establishquality expectations for assigned trades,identifypotential conflicts, and develop tracking systems to ensure compliance with quality standards.
• Safety & Compliance:Support enforcement of site safety protocols, including Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) compliance and subcontractor safety orientation.
• Closeout & Turnover:Manage the closeout checklist, warranty documentation, and commissioning schedules; coordinate final inspections and ensure completion of all punch list items.
• Team Development:Assistwithtraining and development of Project Engineers and Interns; foster collaboration and accountability across the team.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or related field.
• 2–4 years of experience as a Project Engineer or equivalent role in commercial construction.
• Strong technical knowledge of construction drawings, specifications, and trade coordination.
• Proficiencywith project management and scheduling software (Procore, Primavera P6, Sage 300 CRE, or similar).
• Excellent communication, organization, and decision-making skills.

Preferred Experience

• 4–6 years of progressive experience managing complex trades or project scopes.
• Experience in mechanical/electrical coordination and field quality control programs.
• Demonstratedsuccess in mentoring and developing junior team members.