Senior Project Engineer

Clear Destination Inc.; Dallas, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Balfour Beatty Construction in Dallas, TX is seeking a Senior Project Engineer to join our Large Projects Group. You will support the Project Manager with planning, scheduling, and daily execution on landmark projects in the DFW area.

You will manage submittals, deliveries, and coordination drawings, while ensuring safety, quality, and on-time completion within budget. The role involves coordinating with subcontractors and maintaining critical project documentation on site.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field; 2–4 years preferred, or 5–6 years progressive construction experience.
• Demonstrates leadership and ability to direct others and address conflicts.
• Organizes people, tools, and equipment to manage multiple activities and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Assist Project Manager with planning and daily execution of construction projects.
• Manage submittal approvals, material deliveries, and schedules/budgets.
• Coordinate subcontractor compliance with Contract Documents.
• Lead preconstruction meetings and manage project start-up activities.
• Serve as onsite quality manager and coordinate with Architect/Engineer and owner reps.

Skills

Leadership

Scheduling

Communication

Budget management

Education

B.S. in Construction Management or related field

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Summary

Balfour Beatty Construction seeks a Senior Project Engineer to join our Large Projects Group in Dallas, TX. This individual will work on landmark construction projects in the DFW market.

The SPE will assist the Project Manager with the planning and daily execution of construction projects. This individual is also responsible for maintaining certain aspects of the project schedule as assigned by the Project Manager by managing the process of submittal approvals, coordinating the timely delivery of materials, and maintaining schedules and budgets. The SPE also manages, directs, and coordinates the subcontractor’s compliance with the Contract Documents as delegated by the Project Manager. This position involves zero overnight travel, as all work is in the DFW market.

Essential Functions

Project Financial Responsibilities

• Assists project management by proactively managing the project budget by controlling expenses,administering owner and subcontractor billings, identifying work not covered by subcontractor’s scope of work/budget and ensuring the success of office support functions related to the overallcost and scheduled completion.

Preconstruction Services

• Establish procedures for controlling contract drawings.
• Initiates set-up of the job management system.
• Assists with the scopes of work, bid package development and help solicit subcontractors andsuppliers.
• Participates in the constructability reviews.

Project Start-up and Scheduling

• Assists in the development of the site utilization plan.
• Assists Project Manager / Superintendent in the review and coordination of the Loss Preventionand Quality Control Program.
• Manages pre-work subcontractor orientation meetings, ensuring documentation is completed foreach subcontractor including material deliveries, site specific safety and quality control issues.
• Manages submittal log and coordinates submittals and coordination drawings with subcontractorsand the Superintendent.

Project Administration, Coordination and Close-out

• Responsible for proactive administration of reviewing and processing all submittal data and shopdrawings to ensure project schedules are expedited and materials are delivered on time.
• Conducts preconstruction meetings with subcontractors, assisted by the Project Manager and/orSuperintendent.
• Serves as the onsite quality manager for assigned trades by verifying subcontractor deliveriesmeet approved submittal requirements.
• Attends and participates in meetings with Architect/Engineer and owner representatives, providesinformation and assists the Project Manager in the preparation of progress reports/meeting minutes.
• Distributes proposal change documents to subcontractors/suppliers and assists in collectingpricing and/or prepares change proposal requests for internal pricing review.
• Ensures all clarifications, changes, directives, RFIs, etc., are updated on the “as-built” drawingsand are fully coordinated with company supervision and all subcontractor/suppliers.
• Responsible for submitting owner required close-out documents and assisting subcontractors/suppliers in scheduling owner required training and documentation.

Promote Customer Relations

• Builds effective relationships with customers, design team, subcontractors, suppliers, and user groupsthat reflect and support company core values and meets or exceeds the customer’s expectations.
• Actively participates in industry, client, and community relations to enhance company image.

Culture, Leadership and Employee Development

• Promotes our Creed. Communicates our vision and purpose through Service, Talent, andChoices.
• Serves as a role model and promotes professional behavior.
• Participates in personal career development through on-the-job training, attends operationsclassroom training programs and assists in the development of the Project Engineer.

Perform other related duties as needed

Education, Experience and Knowledge

• B.S. in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field position with 2 to 4 years ofexperience preferred, or 5 to 6 years of progressive construction related trade experience.
• Demonstrates leadership skills with ability and willingness to face challenges, direct others, andeffectively address conflict.
• Creates, manages, and/or revises schedules and related assignments based on key priorities ofassigned projects, considering the importance between work and life activities for self and others.
• Organizes people, tools, and equipment and plan/manage multiple activities to accomplishdesired results.
• Makes decisions under tight deadlines, sometimes with incomplete information.
• Exhibits commitment to quality by evaluating project-related processes and make necessarychanges, using customer input to make improvements, and meeting/exceeding internal andexternal customer expectations. Acts in a manner of integrity that demonstrates support for the company values and theemployees, while maintaining constant focus on meeting/exceeding customer requirements andexpectations.
• Demonstrates proficiency using a personal computer (PC) and company communication tools,such as email, internet, and Microsoft products (e.g., Word, Excel, Office, Outlook).