Senior Project Engineer - Charlotte, NC

Socket.dev; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

rand* construction is seeking a Senior Project Engineer to drive project coordination, lead Project Engineers, and partner with PMs and external partners to overcome challenges and keep projects on track.

The SPE will mentor junior engineers, oversee RFIs/submittals, safety, and on-site coordination for commercial interiors and renovations in a dynamic team environment.

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering, Architecture, or Construction Management preferred.
• Strong understanding of project management and sequencing.
• Familiarity with field trades duties and responsibilities.
• Ability to negotiate with subcontractors.
• Effective time management skills.
• Excellent analytical and quantitative skills.
• Ability to build and maintain positive relationships with clients, owners, managers, consultants and architects.
• Knowledge and familiarity with contracts and construction finance concepts including job cost, budgets and cash flow.
• Proficiency with MS Office, MS Project and Procore.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage aspects of a project as directed by PM or SPM.
• Coordinate on-site with superintendent and trades; manage work in place.
• Facilitate trade coordination on site.
• Develop basic project/breakout schedules.
• Train and mentor PEs on key tasks like meeting minutes, RFIs, submittals and workflow control.
• Evaluate and manage RFI and submittal distribution.
• Assist in assembling prime contract exhibits.
• Identify cost and schedule impacts through material tracking.
• Support PM in subcontract creation and administration for MSAs and subcontractor agreements.
• Collect COIs and maintain throughout the project; enforce safety standards.
• Review and approve subcontractor invoices with PM oversight.
• Generate basic estimates for change orders and small service work.
• Review owner change orders costs for PM review.
• Establish peer relationships with CM, architects, and building management.
• Serve as primary contact for client, owner, architect, and project team on service jobs.

Skills

Project coordination

Leadership

Communication

Time management

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Client relationships

Contracts understanding

Construction knowledge

MS Office

Microsoft Project

Procore

Education

BS in Engineering, Architecture, or Construction Management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Project

Procore

Job description

Love Where You Work!

rand* construction corporation is where you want to be. If working for a team of dynamic professionals that creates award winning projects for some of the world’s most successful companies sounds exciting, rand* provides a culture of excellence that offers unlimited growth. We are seeking a dynamic Senior Project Engineer (SPE) that is looking for a company where they can learn and grow.

What you’ll do:

The SPE’s primary focus is project coordination. The ideal candidate will proactively overcome project challenges, partnering with internal leadership and external partners—while training and leading Project Engineers (PE). It is expected that those who are promoted to this position have mastered and performed successfully as a PE.

ABOUT rand*

rand* construction is an award-winning, woman-owned national commercial contractor specializing in tenant interiors, retail, restaurants, and building renovations (capital expenditure). Founded in 1989 by Linda Rabbitt, rand* has grown from a small interiors firm to a multi-market construction company with revenues in excess of $650 million annually, offering a wide range of services to national and regional clients.

We are proud to be named a “Top Workplace," and a Best Place to Work by local business journals. Our culture of excellence has produced close to 200 Industry awards for our quality of work. Most importantly, we love to promote from within. 80% of our Executive Leadership began their careers at rand* in our entry level positions.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES

• Independently manage certain aspects of a project, as determined by Project Manager (PM) or Senior Project Manager (SPM)


• Time spent on project sites coordinating with the superintendent and helping manage trades and work in place


• Facilitate trade coordination onsite


• Develop basic project/breakout schedules


• Train and manage PEs on key tasks such as meeting minutes; RFI review/evaluation; and timely issuance and receipt of workflow processes


• Evaluate and manage RFI and submittal distribution


• Assist assembling prime contract exhibits


• Identify cost and schedule impacts through material tracking log


• Support PM in subcontract creation and administration for MSAs and subcontractor agreements


• Collect all COI requirements; maintain and update COIs throughout project


• Enforce, lead and follow rand* jobsite safety and cleanliness standards


• Review and approve subcontractor invoices with oversight of PM


• Generate basic estimates for change order work and / or small service projects


• Review, vet and compile all costs related to owner change orders for review by PM


• Establish peer relationships with construction managers, architects, building management teams


• Serve as the primary point of contact for client, owner, architect, and project team on service jobs


• Additional duties as assigned

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• BS in Engineering, Architecture, or Construction Management is preferred


• Understanding of project management and project sequencing


• Familiarity with field trades duties and responsibilities


• Ability to negotiate with subcontractors


• Effective time management skills


• Excellent analytical and quantitative skills


• Ability to build and maintain positive relationships with clients, building owners, building managers, consultants, architects, and fellow employees


• Knowledge and familiarity with contracts


• Basic understanding of finance principles including job cost, revenue, budgets and cash flow


• Computer knowledge and efficiency, including Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project, and Procore


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

PHYSICAL JOB DEMANDS & WORKING CONDITIONS

This is a full-time role based in Charlotte, NC.

Note: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee.

rand* is consistently ranked among the best companies to work for, and we aspire to be the most respected and renowned builder for excellence, leadership, integrity, and unsurpassed value.

rand* is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering meaningful careers and cultivating a workplace where individuals can thrive and do their best work. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, sex, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical or physiological condition (including pregnancy), national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, please let us know by noting this in your application. All applications must be submitted via randcc.com/careers. Non-solicited resumes submitted elsewhere will not be considered.