Senior Project Engineer

Baker Construction; Washington, Tacoma (District of Columbia, WA, MD); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Retirement savings plans

Other company-sponsored benefit

Job summary

Baker Construction, based in Washington, DC, is seeking a Senior Project Engineer to support field activities and assist the Project Manager on administration across multiple projects. You will serve as the go-to person with potential supervisory responsibilities for support functions such as document control, QA/QC, scheduling, and cost control.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and 4+ years of construction experience, or 8 years of related work.

Qualifications

• 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

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

Education

Bachelor’s degree in construction management or related field

8+ years of construction experience

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Primavera

Timberline

Job description

Req ID: 8174
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.

Make a meaningful impact with a team that values ambition and rewards initiative.

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

Compensation for this position is expected to range from $84,615 to $110,000 annually.

Actual compensation offered may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, education, training, skills, certifications, geographic location, market conditions, and business needs.

In addition to base compensation, eligible co-workers may participate in company-sponsored benefits, subject to plan terms and eligibility requirements.

• medical
• dental
• vision
• life insurance
• retirement savings plans
• other company-sponsored benefit programs

subject to plan terms and eligibility requirements.

At Baker Construction, we welcome those who are driven to make things happen. In addition to offering great pay, we’ll help you develop the knowledge, confidence, and network to move forward and upward. Make a difference in the lives of those who rely on the structures you help build. Join a company that puts people first, honors its word, and has the grit to achieve greatness so you can build a legacy you will be proud of.

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.