Senior Project Engineer - Concrete

DPR Construction; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Wellness program

Job summary

DPR Construction in Reston, VA is seeking a Construction Engineer specializing in Self-Perform Work (SPW) to drive integration of SPW scopes with overall project plans, schedules, and quality requirements.

You will monitor SPW progress, analyze labor and equipment, and work with craft supervision to improve safety, efficiency, and outcomes. A Bachelor's in CM/Engineering/Architecture and 4–6 years of SPW-related experience are required; OSHA 30 preferred with completion within 6 months.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, architecture, or related field.
• 4–6 years of experience in construction engineering or a related field.
• OSHA 30-Hour Construction certification preferred; OSHA 30 program completion within 6 months of hire is required.

Responsibilities

• Review moderately complex technical aspects of SPW work scopes for design adherence and quality benchmarks.
• Coordinate with SPW project managers and crews to resolve technical challenges and maintain productivity.
• Review SPW drawings, submittals, and change orders for accuracy and alignment with SPW goals.
• Implement SPW controls, including schedule tracking and cost monitoring.
• Prepare and present SPW progress reports and daily field logs for stakeholders.
• Identify and mitigate SPW safety, equipment, and materials risks through field analysis and engineering solutions.
• Mentor less experienced SPW team members on moderately complex issues.

Skills

Self-perform construction

Collaboration & teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, architecture, related field

Job description

Job Description At DPR, roles and responsibilities are more than describing a job title—they are a commitment to building great things together. The job description(s) below defines core responsibilities and the scope of the role and is a starting point. Every employee is expected to lead from where they are, take ownership of outcomes, and always act in the best interest of the team, customer, project and organization. As a purpose-driven organization on a journey to be most admired, we rely on trust, shared leadership, open communication, disciplined action and a deep respect for the individual to drive exceptional performance. Success is not just about what we build, but who we build and how we build it: with integrity, enjoyment, uniqueness and an ever-forward mindset. Job Summary: Facilitates Self-Perform Work (SPW) project activities, leveraging expertise in self-perform construction methods, equipment, and safety protocols. Collaborates with SPW crews and project teams by working closely with craft and project supervision to ensure SPW scopes are fully integrated with overall project plans, schedules, and quality requirements. Monitors self-perform work progress, analyzes labor and equipment utilization, identifies bottlenecks or quality issues specific to SPW scopes, and recommends targeted solutions to improve efficiency, safety, and outcomes. Shares specialized SPW knowledge with crews and champions continuous improvement by implementing leading practices and resolving moderately complex challenges unique to self-perform operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Reviews moderately complex technical aspects of self-perform work scopes, ensuring strict adherence to design specifications, SPW quality benchmarks, and field constructability.
• Coordinates with SPW project managers and other workers to resolve moderately complex technical challenges unique to self-perform projects, ensuring uninterrupted crew productivity and project progress.
• Reviews and provides feedback on SPW construction drawings, shop drawings, submittals, and change orders for accuracy and alignment with both project goals and SPW execution strategies.
• Implements SPW project controls, including schedule tracking and cost monitoring, to support timely and cost-effective self-perform delivery.
• Prepares and presents SPW progress reports, daily field logs, and technical documentation for internal and external stakeholders.
• Identifies and mitigates risks specific to self-perform work, including SPW crew safety, equipment utilization, and material logistics, through field analysis and the application of engineering solutions.
• Supports less experienced SPW project team members in resolving moderately complex self-perform project issues.

Education Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, architecture, a related field, or equivalent experience required.

Work Experience

4 - 6 years of experience in construction engineering, project engineering, or a related field required.

Certifications and Licenses

Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 30-Hour Construction certification preferred. OSHA 30 program completion within 6 months of hire is required.

Anticipated starting pay range

$90,000.00- $100,000.00

Benefits

DPR offers a variety of medical, dental, vision and wellness benefits to keep you healthy. Nothing is more important than your health and wellness.

DPR Construction is a forward-thinking, self-performing general contractor specializing in technically complex and sustainable projects for the advanced technology, life sciences, healthcare, higher education and commercial markets. Founded in 1990, DPR is a great story of entrepreneurial success as a private, employee‑owned company that has grown into a multi-billion-dollar family of companies with offices around the world. Working at DPR, you'll have the chance to try new things, explore unique paths and shape your future. Here, we build opportunity together—by harnessing our talents, enabling curiosity and pursuing our collective ambition to make the best ideas happen. We are proud to be recognized as a great place to work by our talented teammates and leading news organizations like U.S. News and World Report, Forbes, Fast Company and Newsweek. Explore our open opportunities at www.dpr.com/careers. The DPR family of companies is closing the gap between design and construction with an integrated collection of products and services to build smarter, move faster and achieve strong results. Our approximately 11,000 employees share a commitment to growth, innovation and building great things—great teams, great careers and great projects that change the world.

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