Senior Project Engineer - Columbus

triversityconstructioncompanyllc; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Triversity Construction is seeking a Senior Project Engineer to interpret plans and specifications, coordinate change orders, and manage project costs in our Columbus, OH office.

You will lead project administration, develop bid scopes, and support pay applications while ensuring quality and client satisfaction. A degree in a related field and 2+ years of experience are required.

Qualifications

• Degree in construction management, civil, or mechanical engineering.
• 2+ years of commensurate experience.
• Knowledge of contract documents and trades obligations.
• Working knowledge of construction trades.
• Knowledge of MS Office and industry programs.
• Strong communication skills.
• Safety in construction understanding.
• Understanding of project insurance.

Responsibilities

• Provide interpretation of plans and specifications; resolve questions.
• Coordinate change orders; expedite materials; prepare project estimates.
• Maintain project cost control; initiate close-out activities.
• Lead in pay applications and pay processes.
• Develop and track PCO events; support negotiations.
• Monitor CPM schedule and risk management.
• Prepare monthly progress reports for the client.

Skills

Construction management

Civil engineering

Scheduling software

MS Office

Communication skills

Safety awareness

MEPFF&T knowledge

Education

Degree in construction management or civil/mechanical engineering

Tools

Scheduling software

MS Office

Job description

About Triversity

At Triversity Construction, we come to work every day with one goal in mind: to build a better way, together. We believe in a collaborative approach, working together as a team to deliver high-quality construction projects while ensuring the well‑being of our clients and employees. We're dedicated to excellence in everything we do and find inspiration in our shared purpose—to model the diverse and inclusive world we want to live in.

Triversity has been recognized for:

• Leading the way in construction excellence and safety
• A commitment to diversity and inclusion
• A top performer in community outreach and impact, being named on the Deloitte Cincinnati USA 100 List for 7 years in a row

If you're ready to build your career with the best in the Greater Cincinnati region, you can achieve it at Triversity. Learn more about our company and culture on LinkedIn.

How we’ll contribute to your success

• Competitive Pay: Enjoy annual merit increases that recognize your contributions.
• Comprehensive Coverage: Health, dental, and vision insurance for you and your family, plus access to a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and a funded Health Savings Account (HSA).
• Peace of Mind: Short-term and long-term disability insurance, supplemental coverage, and life insurance to protect you and your loved ones.
• Investing in Your Future: A 401(k) plan with a generous company match to help you build a secure retirement.
• Time for You: Paid time off (PTO), holidays, and floating holidays to recharge and spend with those who matter most.
• Shared Success: Profit‑sharing opportunities because we believe in celebrating our achievements together.
• Continued Learning: Whether it be participating in the mentor program, attending one of the many learning opportunities we have or attending an external conference, Triversity is committed to your growth.

About the role

Our Senior Project Engineers serve as a project technical source, providing interpretation of plans and specifications, resolving questions and problems as they arise; maintain a comprehensive knowledge of client requirements, construction documents, subcontracts, and purchase orders; coordinate change orders; expedite materials; prepare project estimates; maintain project cost control; initiate close‑out activities; and similar functions.

What your day‑to‑day will look like

Demonstrate strong technical knowledge of construction, contracts, and other construction documents and specifications.

• Research and initiate RFI, review, follow up, and distribute RFI responses as needed/required. Establish and maintain document filing and retrieval systems. Assist with scheduling using knowledge of scheduling applications. Review basic submittals and assist in review of all types of shop drawings. Establish and maintain project quality control program/system.

Demonstrate a high level of customer service.

• Ability to comfortably interact with the three primary customer levels of responsibility (executive, management/owner representative, and user). Act in role of key team lead for project administration (and recognized as such by the customer). Assemble/prepare monthly project progress report(s) and other customer related deliverables. Take the lead in close‑out “duties/tasks” that are owner responsibilities.

Demonstrate ability to work well within a team and show appropriate level of leadership when needed.

• Assume responsibility for assigned duties and tasks on project team. Set example in demonstrating thoroughness on work product/deliverables. Ability to manage and direct all disciplines of design.

Demonstrate working knowledge of project financials.

• Lead responsibility in developing and tracking PCO (Potential Change Order) events. Act as key support in the pay application process. Write scopes of work for most bid packages. Assist in preparing and issuing of bid package supplements. Participate and support negotiations in scope review meetings. Assist/prepare recommendation to award letters.

Demonstrate clear understanding of risk management and safety, proactively report unsafe work practices.

• Has primary responsibility for development and coordination of all project logs. Ability to monitor CPM schedule and alert team of key factors that may impact time, cost, and quality. Demonstrate ability to understand job “hazards” and prepare work plans to identify and mitigate risk.

What we’re looking for

• A degree in construction management, civil engineering, mechanical engineering, or industry related field.
• 2+ years commensurate experience.
• Knowledge of documents which are included in contracts and how trades/crafts are contractually obligated to their requirements.
• Working knowledge of construction trades and the work they perform.
• Working knowledge of MEPFF&T (Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, Fire Alarm, Fire Protection, and Technology).
• Strong working knowledge of scheduling techniques and the programs used to generate them.
• Working knowledge of MS Office suite and other industry/company related programs.
• Basic understanding of safety in a construction environment.
• Understanding of the importance of project insurance(s).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.