Senior Project Engineer

tribalone; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

T1 Construction LLC in Colorado Springs, CO seeks a Senior Project Engineer to lead project-specific quality control, schedules, and submittals. You will manage testing, BIM implementation, and ensure on-time delivery while coordinating with architects, engineers, and vendors.

The role requires several years of construction engineering management, FAR experience, and a Bachelor’s in Civil/Construction Engineering. Domestic travel up to 10% is expected.

Qualifications

• 3 years managing construction engineering projects including planning & scheduling, leading a team, budgeting and risk management.
• 2 years working with Federal government contracts (FAR).
• Bachelor's coursework must include engineering fundamentals, core engineering courses, and mechanical engineering topics.

Responsibilities

• Manage Quality Control plans, deficiencies, punch lists, and material deliveries with approved submittals.
• Oversee CPM schedule, submittals log, and milestone schedules; support BIM implementation.
• Prepare financial reporting, budgets, change estimates, and subcontractor invoicing and progress billings.

Skills

Construction project management

Project scheduling

Budgeting

Risk management

Team leadership

FAR experience

Education

Civil Engineering / Construction Management

Job description

Employer: T1 Construction LLC

Job Location: Colorado Springs, CO, USA

Title: Senior Project Engineer

Duties:

Manage the development and implementation of project-specific Quality Control plans. Maintain and update project deficiency, discrepancy, and punch lists, and oversee material deliveries to confirm alignment with approved submittals. Manage testing schedules and results, while facilitating Building Information Modeling implementation, including leading meetings.

Oversee quality assurance, develop, maintain, and distribute the Critical Path Method schedule, create and manage submittal logs to ensure timely material delivery, and support the development of milestone schedules.

Prepare and assist with financial reporting and margin analysis, cost estimates, budgets, prepare and present change estimates, work timetables and handle subcontractor and vendor invoicing as well as progress billings. Draft and track purchase orders, change orders, and certified payroll documentation.

Foster staff development and mentoring by building strong mentor relationships, recruiting new team members, and conducting annual performance reviews. Set goals for direct reports, promote a positive work environment, and hold team members accountable. Interpret and explain contracts and technical information to direct reports.

Oversee insurance and bonding compliance prior to the Pre-Construction Conference, manage contract execution, and oversee timely project close-out. Set and enforce deadlines for pricing requests and deliverables to mitigate potential risks.

Ensure compliance with OSHA, Tribal One, and client safety requirements. Participate in safety orientations, inspections, training, and support accident prevention planning and site safety accountability.

Communicate effectively with architects, engineers, and other construction specialists, ensuring prompt responses to inquiries and delivering work on schedule with professionalism.

Assist with procurement by identifying new opportunities, supporting pre-bid activities, building relationships with subcontractors, and assisting with the development of bids and proposals.

Domestic travel required up to 10% of the time to engage in project mgmt., and project bidding.

Requirements:

• 3 years managing construction engineering projects including project planning and scheduling, leading a team, budgeting, and risk management.
• 2 years working with Federal government contracts (Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)).
• Bachelor's coursework must include engineering fundamental classes, core engineering courses, and mechanical engineering courses.

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Civil Engineering, Engineering Management, Construction Management, or a closely related field, and 3 years of experience as a project engineer.

All education, experience, and training may be gained concurrently. Applicants subject to pre-employment background check and drug testing. Applicants must be U.S. workers (includes U.S. citizens, permanent residents, foreign nationals granted temporary residence under one of the 1986 legalization programs, refugees, and asylees).