Senior Project Engineer - Design-Build Leader (Travel)

Wasson Enterprise; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary annual bonus

Job summary

Clayco is seeking a Senior Project Engineer to support design-build projects from design through closeout. You may run smaller projects, mentor staff, and advance toward a Project Manager role with emphasis on cost control, scheduling, subcontractor management and owner coordination.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in construction/engineering, 3–7 years of experience on $5M+ projects, and the ability to work on site with physical demands; travel nationwide is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field is required.
• 3–7 years of experience managing construction projects (>$5M).
• Experience leading a project management team is preferred.
• Willingness to walk job sites and handle physical tasks.

Responsibilities

• Participate with project team in development of a Project Chart of Accounts.
• Coordinate with Project Superintendent on site logistics planning.
• Assist Superintendent in subcontractor management.
• Oversee submittal, change order, and pay request process.
• Assist in generation of project costs and Job Cost Reports.
• Contribute to quarterly Total Cost Projection reports.
• Monitor and record staff training and project labor.
• Report and track equipment needs.
• Assist in bidding projects during preconstruction.
• Implement safety, EEO, and affirmative Action programs.
• Participate in the project’s quality process.
• Contribute to schedule and project close-out processes.

Skills

Construction management

Project leadership

Budgeting

Site safety awareness

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture or related

Job description

Clayco is seeking a Senior Project Engineer to support design-build projects from design through closeout. You may run smaller projects, mentor staff, and advance toward a Project Manager role with emphasis on cost control, scheduling, subcontractor management and owner coordination.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in construction/engineering, 3–7 years of experience on $5M+ projects, and the ability to work on site with physical demands; travel nationwide is required.