Senior Project Engineer - Houston, TX

ZipRecruiter; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Project Engineer to join their dynamic team in Houston. This role offers the chance to manage and coordinate award-winning projects while fostering relationships with clients and stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in project management and a passion for excellence. Join a woman-owned company that values growth and inclusivity, providing an environment where your contributions will directly impact successful project outcomes. If you are eager to learn and thrive in a collaborative setting, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, or Construction Management required.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills are essential for this role.

Responsibilities

• Manage specific aspects of a project independently, coordinating with teams.
• Train and oversee Project Engineers on key tasks and processes.

Skills

Project Management

Negotiation Skills

Analytical Skills

Time Management

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Project

Procore

Job description

Love Where You Work!

If working for a team of dynamic professionals that creates award-winning projects for some of the world’s most successful companies sounds exciting, rand* construction corporation is where you want to be. Voted a Great Place to Work for 15 years in a row, rand* provides a culture of excellence that offers unlimited growth. We are seeking a Senior Project Engineer (SPE) who is eager to learn and grow within our company.

What you’ll do: The SPE’s primary focus is project coordination. The ideal candidate will proactively address project challenges, partner with internal leadership and external stakeholders, and train and lead Project Engineers (PE). Candidates promoted to this role are expected to have successfully mastered and performed as a PE.

About rand*: rand* construction is an award-winning, woman-owned commercial contractor specializing in tenant interiors, retail, restaurants, and building renovations. Founded in 1989 by Linda Rabbitt, rand* has grown from a small interiors firm to a multi-market construction company with regional offices across the US and revenues exceeding $600 million annually.

Essential Job Duties:

1. Manage specific aspects of a project independently, as assigned by the Project Manager or Senior Project Manager.
2. Coordinate on-site with the superintendent and assist in managing trades and work in progress.
3. Facilitate trade coordination on-site.
4. Develop basic project and breakout schedules.
5. Train and oversee PEs on key tasks such as meeting minutes, RFI review, and workflow processes.
6. Evaluate and manage RFI and submittal distributions.
7. Assist in assembling prime contract exhibits.
8. Identify cost and schedule impacts through material tracking logs.
9. Support PM in subcontract creation and administration.
10. Manage COI requirements and maintain/update COIs throughout the project.
11. Enforce safety and cleanliness standards on the jobsite.
12. Review and approve subcontractor invoices under PM oversight.
13. Generate estimates for change orders and small service projects.
14. Review and compile costs related to owner change orders for PM review.
15. Build relationships with construction managers, architects, and building management teams.
16. Serve as the primary contact for clients, owners, architects, and project teams on service jobs.
17. Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Experience:

1. Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, or Construction Management.
2. Understanding of project management and sequencing.
3. Familiarity with field trades duties and responsibilities.
4. Negotiation skills with subcontractors.
5. Effective time management.
6. Strong analytical and quantitative skills.
7. Ability to foster positive relationships with clients, owners, managers, and team members.
8. Knowledge of contracts and basic financial principles including job costing, revenue, and budgets.
9. Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project, and Procore.
10. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

Physical Demands & Working Conditions:

This position is based in the Houston, TX office.

Note: This job description is not exhaustive and may include additional responsibilities.

rand* is committed to an inclusive environment and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and others are encouraged to apply.