Senior Project Engineer

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc.; Mattoon (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. seeks a Senior Project Engineer to expand on the fundamentals learned as a Project Engineer, managing larger scopes and coordinating on-site activities to ensure a safe, high-quality, timely project execution.

You will lead scheduling, subcontract coordination, cost review, change proposals, and safety program implementation across diverse projects. A degree in CM or engineering and 2–5 years’ experience are required, with mobility to relocate within the region.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management or Engineering required.
• 2-5 years of equivalent experience required.
• General knowledge of construction principles/practices required.
• Experience dealing with subcontracts, subcontractors and/or self-perform work.

Responsibilities

• General Contract and Subcontract administration
• Construction Scheduling
• Material & Equipment procurement and expediting
• Mechanical, electrical and piping systems coordination
• Shop drawing and submittal review and coordination
• Project cost review, reporting, updating and accounting
• Review of subcontractor applications for payment
• Participation in project coordination meetings
• Supervision and coordination of subcontractors’ field installations
• Review and negotiate change proposal pricing from subcontractors
• Prepare change proposal pricing for self-performed work
• Change order documentation and cost reporting
• Research and suggest options on construction means, methods and equipment
• Maintenance of As-Built plans
• Quality control – field and shop
• Monitor and document jobsite safety and accident prevention
• Project Closeout
• Implement all applicable Safety Programs and EEO/Affirmative Action Programs

Skills

Teamwork

Mobility

Subcontracting experience

Safety awareness

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management or Engineering

Job description

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. is America's premier, 100% employee-owned commercial construction company. With offices nationwide, we specialize in a wide range of project types that are as diverse and wide-ranging as the communities in which we build. Our innovative teams collaborate with clients and industry partners throughout the project life cycle, starting in the earliest stages of design, throughout construction and beyond project completion. McCarthy’s reputation for tackling the toughest building challenges starts with our focus on developing high-performing individuals and teams. We do this through our award-winning training programs, a best-in-class Total Rewards benefits program, and a focus on equipping diverse teams of employee owners through a connected and inclusive culture aligned with our core values of: Genuine. We, Not I. All In.

How do McCarthy partners define our culture?

• We Live Our Core Values: We do whatever it takes to deliver on our promises with honesty and integrity.
• We are Employee Owned: We are personally invested in building the things people need in our communities.
• We Feel Like a Family: We value genuine connections and help each other succeed in an inclusive environment.
• We are Builders: We respect the work we do and everyone who helps make it happen safely.

Position Summary

The Senior Project Engineer position expands on the fundamentals learned as a Project Engineer. This position will incorporate the opportunity to manage larger scopes of work and employees. On a daily basis you will actively participate in the coordination and management of the jobsite to ensure a safe, quality, timely execution of the project.

Responsibilities

• General Contract and Subcontract administration
• Construction Scheduling
• Material & Equipment – procurement and expediting
• Mechanical, electrical and piping systems coordination
• Shop drawing and submittal review and coordination
• Project cost review, reporting, updating and accountingReview of subcontractor applications for payment
• Participation in and documentation of project coordination meetings
• Supervision and coordination of subcontractors’ field installations
• Review and negotiate change proposal pricing from subcontractors
• Prepare change proposal pricing for self-performed work
• Change order documentation and associated cost reporting and maintenance
• Research and suggest options on construction means, methods and equipment
• Maintenance of As-Built plans
• Quality control – field and shop
• Monitor and document jobsite safety and accident prevention
• Project Closeout
• Implement all applicable Safety Programs and EEO/Affirmative Action Programs

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management or Engineering required
• 2-5 years of equivalent experience required
• General knowledge of construction principles/practices required
• Experienced dealing with subcontracts, subcontractors and/or self-perform work
• Strong work ethic and desire to work in a team environment required
• Must be geographically mobile and able to relocate within the region

McCarthy is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

NOTICE TO EXTERNAL SEARCH FIRMS: McCarthy’s Talent Acquisition Team is the only authorized representative permitted to engage with external search firms, staffing agencies, or other third-party recruiting partners. McCarthy maintains an Approved Agency List for recruiting partners, which is reviewed and updated annually.

McCarthy will only consider submissions from agencies with a signed fee agreement in place for the current year. McCarthy does not accept unsolicited resumes, candidate submissions, or referrals from agencies that do not meet these requirements.

If a candidate is submitted without an active agreement, McCarthy will have no obligation to pay any fees and reserves the right to contact, engage, interview, or hire such candidate(s) without any financial or other responsibility to the submitting agency. Unsolicited resumes, including those sent directly to hiring managers or other employees, will be considered the property of McCarthy.