Senior Project Engineer - Northeast

Clayco; Maryland; On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Discretionary annual bonus

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

A prominent construction firm is seeking a Senior Project Engineer in Maryland to lead design-build projects from inception to completion. Responsibilities include project planning, cost reporting, and managing subcontractors, with a focus on quality and deadline adherence. The ideal candidate should possess a Bachelor's degree in a related field and have 3-7 years of construction project management experience. This full-time role offers an annual salary range of $80,000 – $90,000, alongside comprehensive benefits and an annual discretionary bonus.

Qualifications

• 3-7 years of experience managing construction projects ($5+ million), preferably design-build.
• Demonstrated knowledge of construction principles, practices, and technology.
• Strong ability to walk job sites and handle physical demands.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the development of project logistics plans.
• Manage subcontractors under the supervision of the Superintendent.
• Oversee cost reporting and monitor project labor.
• Participate in quality processes and report on equipment needs.

Skills

Construction principles knowledge

Project management experience

Problem-solving skills

Ability to lead teams

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture

Job description

Clayco is a full‑service, turnkey real estate development, master planning, architecture, engineering, and construction firm that safely delivers clients across North America the highest quality solutions on time, on budget, and above and beyond expectations. With $7.6 billion in revenue for 2024, Clayco specializes in the "art and science of building," providing fast track, efficient solutions for industrial, commercial, institutional, and residential related building projects.

The Role We Want You For

Senior Project Engineer (Design‑Build) – based on the construction project site and will provide high level support to the project staff to ensure quality and timely execution of design‑build projects from design to completion. These phases include scheduling, subcontractor buyout, cost reporting, preparation of subcontracts, owner coordination, construction quality oversight, and project close‑out. You may run smaller projects on your own, mentor Project Engineers, Summer Construction Interns, and take on additional responsibilities to become a Project Manager.

The Specifics of the Role

• Participate with project team and preconstruction services in development of a Project Chart of Accounts.
• Coordinate with Project Superintendent in development of a project site logistics plan.
• Assist Superintendent in the management of subcontractors.
• Maintain understanding of the Clayco/Owner contract.
• Oversee the submittal, change order, and pay request process.
• Assist in generation of project costs and Job Cost Report.
• Contribute to the analysis and forecast of quarterly Total Cost Projection reports.
• Monitor and record training of all staff personnel.
• Monitor project labor.
• Report and track equipment needs.
• Assist preconstruction services in bidding projects.
• Implement applicable safety, EEO, and affirmative action programs.
• Participate in the project’s quality process.
• Contribute to schedule and project close‑out processes.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture or related.
• 3‑7 years of experience managing construction projects ($5+ million) ideally design‑build.
• Demonstrated knowledge of construction principles, practices, and technology.
• Previous experience leading 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.

Some Things You Should Know

• Our clients and projects are nationwide – travel will be required.
• No other builder can offer the collaborative design‑build approach that Clayco does.
• We work on creative, complex, award‑winning, high‑profile jobs.
• The pace is fast!
• This position is classified as a safety‑sensitive role in accordance with applicable state and federal laws. Candidates selected for this position will be subject to a comprehensive background check, which includes mandatory drug testing.

Why Clayco?

• 2024 Best Places to Work – Crain’s Chicago Business, St. Louis Business Journal, Los Angeles Business Journal, and Phoenix Business Journal.
• 2024 ENR Midwest – Midwest Contractor (#1).
• 2024 ENR Top 100 Design‑Build Firms – Design‑Build Contractor (Top 5).
• Discretionary annual bonus: subject to company and individual performance.
• Comprehensive benefits package including: medical, dental and vision plans, 401(k), generous PTO and paid company holidays, employee assistance program, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability coverage, learning & development programs, and more!

Compensation

• Salary range: $80,000 – $90,000 (approximated) +/- annually, not adjusted for location. Compensation decisions are based on education, qualifications, skills, training, experience, certifications, internal equity, and location.

Job Details

• Seniority Level: Associate
• Employment Type: Full‑time
• Job Function: Project Management
• Industry: Construction

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