Senior Project Engineer - Employee-Owned Construction Lead

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc.; Mattoon (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. seeks a Senior Project Engineer to expand on the fundamentals learned as a Project Engineer, managing larger scopes and coordinating on-site activities to ensure a safe, high-quality, timely project execution.

You will lead scheduling, subcontract coordination, cost review, change proposals, and safety program implementation across diverse projects. A degree in CM or engineering and 2–5 years’ experience are required, with mobility to relocate within the region.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management or Engineering required.
• 2-5 years of equivalent experience required.
• General knowledge of construction principles/practices required.
• Experience dealing with subcontracts, subcontractors and/or self-perform work.

Responsibilities

• General Contract and Subcontract administration
• Construction Scheduling
• Material & Equipment procurement and expediting
• Mechanical, electrical and piping systems coordination
• Shop drawing and submittal review and coordination
• Project cost review, reporting, updating and accounting
• Review of subcontractor applications for payment
• Participation in project coordination meetings
• Supervision and coordination of subcontractors’ field installations
• Review and negotiate change proposal pricing from subcontractors
• Prepare change proposal pricing for self-performed work
• Change order documentation and cost reporting
• Research and suggest options on construction means, methods and equipment
• Maintenance of As-Built plans
• Quality control – field and shop
• Monitor and document jobsite safety and accident prevention
• Project Closeout
• Implement all applicable Safety Programs and EEO/Affirmative Action Programs

Skills

Teamwork

Mobility

Subcontracting experience

Safety awareness

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management or Engineering

Job description

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. seeks a Senior Project Engineer to expand on the fundamentals learned as a Project Engineer, managing larger scopes and coordinating on-site activities to ensure a safe, high-quality, timely project execution.

You will lead scheduling, subcontract coordination, cost review, change proposals, and safety program implementation across diverse projects. A degree in CM or engineering and 2–5 years’ experience are required, with mobility to relocate within the region.