Senior Project Engineer - Industrial - Traveling

Sundt Construction; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market Competitive Salary

Bonus Eligibility

Employee Stock Ownership Plan & 401K

Industry Leading Health Coverage

Flexible Time Off

Educational Assistance

Job summary

Sundt Construction is seeking a Senior Project Engineer in Richmond, Virginia. The role involves managing project documentation, directing project teams, and ensuring effective communication with clients and stakeholders.

The successful candidate will need a four-year construction-related degree and at least 3-4 years of practical experience in construction engineering. This position offers competitive market salary, flexible time off, and employee stock ownership benefits.

Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of construction engineering technology, codes, standards.
• At least 3–4 years of similar construction engineering experience.
• Demonstrated ability to manage a team.

Responsibilities

• Ensure successful project execution via various management plans.
• Respond to queries regarding project documents.
• Develop procurement schedules and integrate with project timelines.
• Administer budgeting and cost control measures.
• Manage project team members for efficient execution.
• Maintain various project logs and documentation.

Skills

Construction engineering technology knowledge

Communication skills

Team management

Interpersonal skills

Education

Four-year construction-related degree

Job description

Job Description

As a 100% employee‑owned contractor, when you work at Sundt, you’re not just hiring on at a company, you’re joining a culture. Because everyone at Sundt is part owner, you’ll join a team of people who are deeply invested in their work. From apprentices to managers, we’re passionate about the details and deliberate in everything we do.

Job Summary

Senior Project Engineer is the technical source of information for the project and should have a thorough knowledge of the construction documents, subcontracts, and purchase orders. Responds to questions about drawings, specifications, shop drawings, and change orders. Maintains an effective and professional working relationship with owners, architects, engineers, subcontractors, and suppliers. May assist with the supervision and/or training of Field Engineers. This position includes three 'steps' (I, II, and Senior), which provide for a progression of skill and experience. The 'Senior' step is used for employees with more than 6 years of experience and/or experience on significantly larger or more complex projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Demonstrate understanding of the components of the project management plan (PMP), including scope, procurement, environmental, time management, financial, quality, safety, and risk management plans to ensure successful project execution.
• Respond to questions about drawings, specifications, shop drawings, and change orders.
• Develop a procurement schedule and integrate it with the project CPM schedule; procure necessary material and equipment; coordinate submittals with other trades; review all submittals for compliance with the contract documents.
• Understand the prime contract, subcontracts, purchase orders, allowances, contract drawings, and specifications; administer budgeting and cost control to keep the project within the approved budget.
• Maintain "As‑built" contract documents; compile close‑out requirements, including operation and maintenance manuals, warranties, and other job‑specific items required by the specifications.
• Participate in concrete form design and related equipment selection; assist with takeoffs for concrete, asphalt concrete, earthwork, and utilities as required.
• Plan, acquire, develop and supervise project team members to ensure relentless execution of the project.
• Prepare and maintain quantity reporting mechanisms; coordinate agendas and prepare minutes for all meetings; maintain various project logs.
• Prepare and review change orders, including time extensions, and maintain the change order log; distribute documents to company and subcontractor field personnel.
• Prevent and mitigate claims; quantify and resolve the effects of claims on a timely basis.

Minimum Job Requirements

• Advanced knowledge of construction engineering technology, codes, standards, and interdependence between functional units.
• Four‑year construction‑related degree or equivalent technical training and at least 3–4 years of similar construction engineering experience.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; demonstrated ability to manage a team of varied disciplines; capable of supervising and/or training Field Engineer positions if required.

Physical Requirements

• Must wear personal protective equipment (steel‑toed shoes, gloves, safety glasses, hearing protection, hard hat, vest, etc.).
• May reach above shoulder heights; may kneel, bend, stoop, or pull objects up to 50 lbs on an occasional basis.
• May use telephone, computer, email, or other electronic devices to communicate.
• Must comply with all safety standards and procedures; occasionally climb stairs or ladders; use hands to grasp, lift or carry objects frequently; lift, push or pull objects up to 50 lbs occasionally.
• Will sit, stand or walk for the entire shift; will interact with people frequently during the workday.

Benefits

• Market Competitive Salary (paid weekly)
• Bonus Eligibility based on company, group, and individual performance
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan & 401K
• Industry Leading Health Coverage Starting Your First Day
• Flexible Time Off (FTO)
• Medical, Health Savings, and Wellness credits
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Workplace Wellness ProgramsMental Health Program
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Employee-Owner Perks
• Educational Assistance
• Sundt Foundation - Charitable Employee-Owner's program

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement: Sundt is committed to the equal treatment of all employees, and/or applicants for employment, and prohibits discrimination based on race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, color, age, disability, national origin, covered veteran status, genetic information; or any other classification protected by applicable Federal, state, or local laws.