Senior Project Engineer - Concrete

DPR Construction; Richmond, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

DPR Construction is a forward-thinking, self-performing general contractor known for technically complex and sustainable projects. This role focuses on integrating SPW scopes with overall project plans, schedules, and quality requirements, leveraging expertise in self-perform methods, equipment, and safety protocols.

You will monitor SPW progress, analyze labor and equipment utilization, and implement improvements with field teams. OSHA 30 readiness is required within six months of starting.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Reviews moderately complex self-perform work scopes, ensuring adherence to design specs and SPW quality benchmarks.
• Coordinates with SPW PMs and workers to resolve technical challenges and maintain productivity.
• Reviews SPW drawings, shop drawings, submittals, and change orders for alignment with goals and SPW strategies.
• Implements SPW project controls including schedule tracking and cost monitoring.
• Prepares SPW progress reports and field logs for stakeholders.
• Identifies and mitigates SPW risks related to crew safety, equipment, and logistics.

Skills

Self-perform knowledge

Safety protocols

Project coordination

Constructability review

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, architecture

Tools

SPW drawings review

Job description

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.

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 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.

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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