Senior Project Engineer

Baker Construction; Ponte Vedra Beach (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Baker Construction seeks a Senior Project Engineer to support field activities and work with the Project Manager on administering multiple small projects or one medium to large project. This role acts as the go-to person and may supervise support functions such as document control, QA/QC, scheduler, and cost controller.

You will help manage cost and schedule, review change orders, oversee procurement, analyze financial performance, and ensure a safe work environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field with 4 years of experience, or 8 years construction experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Basic understanding of Primavera and Timberline software.
• Ability to customize and modify spreadsheets.
• Able to move around job sites including trailers and uneven terrain.
• Physical ability to lift up to 20 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Supports Project Manager on cost and schedule management.
• Assists with monthly billings, earned value reports, and schedules.
• Develops critical path schedules for one large project or several small projects.
• Analyzes targets, job cost summaries, and other reports.
• Reviews change orders and tracks progress with the Project Manager.
• Oversees procurement and field purchase orders.
• Supports safety, QA/QC, and risk management.

Skills

MS Office

Spreadsheets

Project scheduling

Education

Bachelor’s degree + 4 years experience

Tools

Primavera

Timberline

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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 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

Baker is an EOE Disability/Veterans Employer.