Senior Project Engineer

Walbridge; Orlando (FL); Remote; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Walbridge is seeking a Senior Project Engineer to join their Operations Team, focusing on Data Center and Vehicle Manufacturing projects. This role involves ensuring project success through effective management of engineering activities, budget oversight, and collaboration with stakeholders. Candidates should have a 4-year engineering degree and at least 5 years of relevant experience in construction engineering.

Qualifications

• 4-year engineering degree or equivalent technical training.
• At least 5 years of construction engineering experience.
• Advanced knowledge of construction codes and standards.

Responsibilities

• Ensure project engineering activities comply with company requirements.
• Monitor expenditure and track financial progress.
• Manage project engineering personnel and subcontractors.

Skills

Construction engineering technology

Budget management

Risk identification

Technical knowledge of engineering processes

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

4-year engineering degree

Job description

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We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Project Engineer to join our Operations Team working on Data Center, Vehicle Manufacturing, or General Build Construction projects.

The Opportunity

As a Senior Project Engineer, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the success and seamless execution of construction projects. Your responsibilities include assisting the Management Teams with all technical aspects of project management, coordinating with various stakeholders, and ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, and to high quality standards. Technical support involves participation in construction planning and design, interpreting designs, applying construction methods, resolving and documenting design conflicts, conducting constructability reviews, and processing shop drawings. You will also develop, implement, and administer project engineering procedures and other work controlling documents in the Prolog database, manage material status reports, process requests for information, and record meeting minutes.

Location

You can be located anywhere in the US, provided you are willing to travel long-term to our client projects.

Responsibilities

1. Project Execution: Ensure project engineering activities comply with company and contract requirements and support the construction schedule. Provide technical support including construction planning, design interpretation, application of construction methods, resolving design conflicts, and processing shop drawings. Develop and administer project engineering procedures and work controlling documents.
2. Budget Management: Monitor expenditure, track financial progress, and ensure costs remain within the budget. Identify opportunities for cost savings and implement strategies to optimize financial performance.
3. Resource Management: Foster a collaborative environment, guide team members, and manage project engineering personnel, subcontractors, and on-site departments to resolve problems and ensure quality and schedule adherence.
4. Risk Management: Represent the company in meetings with A/E, clients, and project management teams.
5. Technical Support: Serve as the key technical person on projects, potentially managing small to medium-sized projects.

Qualifications

To qualify, you must have:

• A 4-year engineering degree or equivalent technical training and experience.
• At least 5 years of similar construction engineering experience.
• Advanced knowledge of construction engineering technology, codes, standards, and a thorough understanding of interdependent functional units.

Ideally, you will also possess:

• Excellent communication and organizational skills for cross-functional coordination.
• The ability to implement innovative management strategies to improve project and employee performance.

Skills and Attributes for Success

• Strong technical knowledge of construction and engineering processes, procurement, project controls, and contract management.
• Proficiency in budget management, financial forecasting, and resource allocation.
• Experience in risk identification, assessment, and mitigation.
• Ability to adapt in fast-paced, dynamic environments with changing requirements.

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