Senior Project Engineer

Baker Construction; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Baker Concrete Construction, Inc. in Houston, TX is seeking a Senior Project Engineer to support field activities and assist the Project Manager with project administration on multiple projects. You will coordinate cost and scheduling, manage procurement, and track change orders while upholding safety and quality standards.

The role offers growth at a leading concrete contractor with opportunities to lead cross-functional teams across projects and contribute to major construction initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field with 4+ years of construction experience or 8 years in lieu of a degree.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite.
• Basic understanding of construction software such as Primavera, Timberline.

Responsibilities

• Supports Project Manager on cost and schedule management.
• Submits and approves monthly billings and earned value reports.
• Manages development of critical path schedules for projects.
• Reviews change orders and tracks status; assists procurement.
• Oversees coordination with field teams and QA/QC processes.

Education

Bachelor's degree with 4+ years of experience in construction

Tools

Primavera

Timberline

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Senior Project Engineer

Company Name: Baker Concrete Construction, Inc

Location: Houston, TX, US, 77060

Req ID: 8450
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

• 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.

Nearest Major Market: Houston