Senior Project Engineer – Design-Build Systems Lead

Clayco; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary annual bonus

Comprehensive benefits package

Travel opportunities

Job summary

Clayco SEI seeks a Senior Project Engineer to support the Project Manager on construction sites nationwide. You will provide technical support, document and report project activities, and help coordinate complex mechanical, electrical and process scopes with self-perform execution.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field and 0–5 years of experience; travel is required; safety-sensitive role with background checks; strong collaboration with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related degree preferred.
• 0 to 5 years of experience managing construction projects, ideally design-build.
• Demonstrated knowledge of construction principles, practices, and technology.
• Previous experience on a successful project management team.
• Ability to walk a job site, climb ladders, and scale multi-floor scaffolding.
• Ability to lift objects of at least 50 lbs.
• General knowledge of the construction industry.

Responsibilities

• Build client and subcontractor relationships.
• Team with Architects, Engineers, and Planners to create and manage a design schedule.
• Assist in the planning process.
• Assist in the establishment of project forecasts and budgets.
• Assist in reporting of project status and cost.
• Accept responsibility for project execution.
• Mentor and develop Interns and new incoming staff.
• Review PO’s & Negotiation of Terms.
• Receive, examine, and evaluate contractor quotes for changes.
• Negotiate project and change costs.
• Expedite Materials/Equipment and deliveries.
• Setup Equipment Status Tracking and Material Tracking.
• Assist in managing Design Trades.
• Oversee accountability for schedule/coordination/document control.
• Contract management for installation subcontractors.
• Cost control for equipment, materials, and installation.
• Schedule management/input for process scopes.
• Input progress updates in tracking systems for management.
• Participate in cost review meetings and cost tracking updates.
• Assist superintendents with punch lists and safety observations.
• Assist with site logistics preparation and maintenance.
• Prepare, monitor, and distribute RFIs and submittals.
• Manage drawings, project closeouts, and turnovers.
• Observe field activities to assist with the schedule.
• Facilitate productivity reporting for self-performed trades and owner billings.

Skills

Client relationships

Scheduling

Budgeting

Reporting

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related degree

Tools

Scheduling software

Cost tracking systems

RFIs and submittals management

Job description

Clayco SEI seeks a Senior Project Engineer to support the Project Manager on construction sites nationwide. You will provide technical support, document and report project activities, and help coordinate complex mechanical, electrical and process scopes with self-perform execution.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field and 0–5 years of experience; travel is required; safety-sensitive role with background checks; strong collaboration with