Senior Project Engineer - Aviation Construction

Sundt Construction; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market Competitive Salary

Bonus eligibility based on performance

Employee Stock Ownership Plan & 401K

Industry-Leading Health Coverage

Flexible Time Off

Educational Assistance

Job summary

Sundt Construction in Dallas seeks a Project Engineer who will serve as the technical source of information for construction projects. Responsibilities include managing project plans, budgets, and relationships with stakeholders. The role requires a four-year degree in a construction-related field and several years of engineering experience.

Competitive salary and benefits include employee ownership options, health coverage, and flexible time off. Ideal candidates will have strong communication and management skills.

Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of construction technology.
• 3-4 years construction engineering experience.
• Ability to manage and train a team.

Responsibilities

• Ensure project management plan understanding.
• Develop procurement schedule and coordinate submittals.
• Administer budgeting and cost control processes.
• Maintain As-built contract documents.
• Participate in concrete form design as needed.

Skills

Construction engineering technology

Communication skills

Team management

Education

Four-year construction-related degree

Job description

Company Overview

As a 100% employee‑owned contractor, Sundt is a culture where every employee is part owner and deeply invested in their work. We focus on building long‑term prosperity for our clients, communities, and employee‑owners.

Job Summary

Project Engineer is the technical source of information for the project and should have a thorough knowledge of the construction documents, subcontracts, and purchase orders. Responds to questions about drawings, specifications, shop drawings, and change orders. Maintains an effective and professional working relationship with owners, architects, engineers, subcontractors, and suppliers. May assist with the supervision and/or training of Field Engineers. This position includes three ‘steps’ (I, II, and Senior), which provide for a progression of skill and experience. Step I is the entry level for individuals with a minimum of experience in this position.

Key Responsibilities

• Demonstrates an understanding of the components of the project management plan (PMP) including the project scope management plan, procurement plan, environmental plan, time management plan, financial plan, quality management and safety plans, and risk management plan to ensure successful project execution. Demonstrates a thorough understanding of the change management process.
• Develop a procurement schedule and integrate it with the project CPM schedule. Procures necessary material and equipment. Coordinates submittals with other trades. Reviews all submittals for compliance with the contract documents.
• Develops an understanding of the prime contract, subcontracts, purchase order agreements, and allowance items as well as contract drawings and specifications. Administers elements of the processes involved in budgeting and controlling costs so that the project can be completed within the approved budget. Demonstrates business acumen within area of responsibility.
• Maintains “As‑built” contract documents. Compiles close‑out requirements, including operation and maintenance manuals, warranties, and other job‑specific items required by the specifications.
• May participate in concrete form design and related equipment selection and will participate in takeoffs for concrete, asphalt concrete, earthwork, and utilities as required.
• Plans, acquires, develops and supervises members of the project team to ensure relentless execution of the project.
• Prepares and maintains quantity reporting mechanisms and coordinates agendas and prepares minutes for all meetings as well as maintaining various project logs.
• Prepares and reviews change orders, including time extensions, with the appropriate personnel before submittal to the owner. Maintains the change order log and, upon receipt of executed change orders, distributes documents as required to company and subcontractor field personnel. Prepares cost control budget adjustments and executes in a timely manner.
• Prevents claims, identifies potential claims, quantifies, mitigates/ resolves the effects of those that do occur on a timely basis.

Minimum Job Requirements

• An advanced knowledge of construction engineering technology, codes, standards, etc., plus in-depth understanding of the interdependence and relationship between other functional units, is required.
• Four‑year construction‑related degree or equivalent technical training and related experience, plus a minimum of three to four years of similar construction engineering experience.
• Must possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, plus demonstrated ability to manage a team of varied disciplines. Should have the skill/ability to supervise and/or train Field Engineer positions if so required.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to wear personal protective equipment is required (including but not limited to steel‑toed shoes, gloves, safety glasses, hearing protection, hard hat, vest, etc.).
• May reach above shoulder heights and below the waist on a frequent basis.
• May stoop, kneel, or bend on an occasional basis.
• May use telephone, computer system, email, or other electronic devices on a limited basis to communicate with internal and external customers or vendors.
• Must be able to comply with all safety standards and procedures.
• Occasionally will climb stairs, ladders, etc.
• Required to use hands to grasp, lift, handle, carry or feel objects on a frequent basis.
• Will interact with people frequently during a shift/workday.
• Will lift, push or pull objects on an occasional basis.
• Will sit, stand or walk short distances for up to the entire duration of a shift/workday.

Benefits

• Market Competitive Salary (paid weekly)
• Bonus Eligibility based on company, group, and individual performance
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan & 401K
• Industry‑Leading Health Coverage starting your first day
• Flexible Time Off (FTO)
• Medical, Health Savings, and Wellness credits
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Workplace Wellness Programs
• Mental Health Program
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Employee‑Owner Perks
• Educational Assistance
• Sundt Foundation – Charitable Employee‑Owner's program

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Sundt is committed to the equal treatment of all employees, and/or applicants for employment, and prohibits discrimination based on race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, color, age, disability, national origin, covered veteran status, genetic information; or any other classification protected by applicable Federal, state, or local laws.