Senior Project Engineer: Lead MEP & Trade Coordination

Balfour Beatty US; Charlotte, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Employee referral bonus

Health Savings Account

Job summary

Balfour Beatty US is seeking a Senior Project Engineer to join the Charlotte team in the Carolinas Division. You will support the Project Manager and Superintendent by coordinating trades, design and construction activities, and ensuring quality, safety, and schedule performance.

The role requires leadership in mentoring junior engineers, driving project execution, and promoting teamwork and a Zero Harm culture on site.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or related field.
• 2–4 years of experience as a Project Engineer or equivalent in commercial construction.
• Strong knowledge of construction drawings, specifications, and trade coordination.
• Proficiency with project management and scheduling software (Procore, Primavera P6, Sage 300 CRE, or similar).
• Excellent communication, organization, and decision‑making skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule, and execute work; maintain current contract documents and correspondence; track deliverables.
• Review project documents for gaps, prepare RFIs, coordinate submittal reviews with designers and subcontractors.
• Update look‑ahead schedules and maintain Primavera P6 sequences for progress tracking.
• Track subcontractor back charges, assist with sub change orders, and support owner payments.
• Lead trade coordination for MEP and Building Envelope; ensure timely delivery and proper sequencing of work.
• Establish quality expectations for trades and track compliance with standards.
• Support safety protocols, SWPPP compliance, and subcontractor safety orientation.
• Manage closeout checklist, warranty docs, and commissioning schedules; coordinate final inspections.
• Assist with training and development of Project Engineers and Interns.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Decision making

Education

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

Tools

Procore

Primavera P6

Sage 300 CRE

Job description

Balfour Beatty US is seeking a Senior Project Engineer to join the Charlotte team in the Carolinas Division. You will support the Project Manager and Superintendent by coordinating trades, design and construction activities, and ensuring quality, safety, and schedule performance.

The role requires leadership in mentoring junior engineers, driving project execution, and promoting teamwork and a Zero Harm culture on site.