Senior Project Engineer- Self Perform

DPR Construction; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

DPR Construction is seeking a self‑perform project engineer in Richmond, Virginia, with at least three years of experience in commercial construction. Responsibilities include preparing work scope packages, managing costs, and assisting project managers.

The ideal candidate should possess strong communication skills, a bachelor's degree in construction management or related field, and proficiency in project management software.

This role offers a chance to work in diverse core markets including healthcare, advanced technology, and higher education.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of commercial construction experience.
• One or more years of experience as a project engineer on core-market projects.
• Must have a strong work ethic and a 'can-do' attitude.

Responsibilities

• Prepare work scope packages and maintain cost structure.
• Document schedule impacts and project changes.
• Assist project manager with financial reporting and billing.
• Conduct job site audits and safety reporting.

Skills

Detail-oriented team player

Communication skills

Problem-solving abilities

Microsoft Office Suite proficiency

Project management software skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, or a related field

Tools

CMiC or similar project management software

On Screen Take Off

Quick Bid

Job description

DPR Construction is seeking a self‑perform project engineer with at least three years of commercial construction experience for our self‑perform work group. Project engineering will be on commercial projects within our core markets: healthcare, advanced technology, higher education, life sciences, and commercial, specifically for our self‑perform services.

Responsibilities

• Working knowledge of contracts with the owner.
• Working knowledge of subcontracts with tiered trade contractors and material vendors.
• Prepare work scope packages.
• Organize and maintain cost structure.
• Prepare, monitor and update scope and schedule.
• Help maintain weekly work plans and implement lean construction methods.
• Document schedule impacts to the project.
• Identify changes in the project.
• Distribute change documents to all field personnel.
• Prepare estimates of DPR’s change‑order work.
• Assemble, submit, and complete accurate change requests in accordance with owner contract requirements.
• Expedite approval of change orders.
• Attend and document minutes at owner/architect meetings, subcontractor meetings, staff meetings, and other meetings; follow through on action items.
• Attend and participate in bi‑weekly self‑perform team meetings, providing critical updates around project parameters.
• Participate in and apply DPR’s environmental health and safety plan to constantly maintain injury‑free environments.
• Assist foremen and field crews in implementing DPR policies and executing the project.
• Assist and organize the duties of the field staff.
• Provide direction, prioritization, performance feedback and coordination to ensure all job duties and project requirements are fulfilled.
• Complete three safety jobsite audits weekly.
• Assist the Project Manager with financial reporting: update project information on labor, productivity, and cash flow.
• Keep all cost, commitment and projection information current in the company job‑costing system.
• Prepare monthly progress, fee and cost status reports, incorporating new subcontract change amounts, material purchase costs to date and change orders.
• Prepare owner billing by assembling DPR costs, reviewing subcontractor/material invoices, and organizing documents per the owner’s requirements.
• Prepare and monitor labor cost reports and job records, including daily site walks, safety reporting, and evaluation of construction activities.
• Maintain request‑for‑information log.
• Distribute new drawings, changes, approved submittals, RFI responses and other project information to all affected parties.
• Act as purchasing agent under lead foremen’s and Project Manager’s direction.
• Assist with scheduling and expediting material, equipment purchases and delivery.
• Identify and expedite long‑lead items.
• Schedule and expedite submittals of shop drawings, samples, and supplier data for timely approval.
• Schedule tiered subcontractor work and ensure subs are ready on schedule.
• Manage shop drawing packages such as concrete forms and wall‑frame detailing.
• Participate and aid in job layout.
• Verify elevations and dimensions, providing adequate information for field crew completeness.
• Review vendor shop drawings, product data, samples, manuals, etc., for compliance with contract documents and coordination with all other items of work.
• Seek and study problems, conflicts, incomplete or ambiguous design information, and any questions/issues presented by subs, vendors, designers, DPR crews and staff.
• Resolve issues promptly, including interfacing with designers, engineers or the owner when necessary.
• Document solutions using RFI and distribute to all affected parties.

Qualifications

• Flexible, detail‑oriented team player who can manage multiple tasks, produce quality work, and consistently meet deadlines.
• Excellent listening and strong communication skills.
• Ability to identify and resolve complex issues.
• Effective participation in a team environment.
• Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite, project management software (CMiC or similar), and (not necessary but preferred) On Screen Take Off and Quick Bid.
• One or more years of experience as a project engineer, preferably on DPR’s core‑market projects.
• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, or a related field.
• A strong work ethic and a “can‑do” attitude.
• Position is salaried.

Equal Opportunity Employer

DPR is an equal‑opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical or mental disability, HIV status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, medical history or genetic information, or any other status protected by law or regulation in the locations where we operate. DPR will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. Read more in our EEOE Policy.