Senior Self-Perform Construction Engineer

DPR Construction; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

DPR Construction in Richmond, VA seeks a Self-Perform Work (SPW) focused Construction Engineer to integrate SPW scopes with schedules and quality requirements. You will collaborate with SPW crews and project teams, monitor progress, and ensure safety and efficiency on site.

You will review drawings, submittals, and change orders, implement SPW project controls, and prepare progress reports. Join a forward-thinking, employee-owned company and help drive continuous improvement in complex projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, architecture, a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 4 - 6 years of experience in construction engineering, project engineering, or a related field.
• OSHA 30-Hour Construction certification preferred. OSHA 30 program completion within 6 months of hire is required.

Responsibilities

• Reviews moderately complex technical aspects of self-perform work scopes, ensuring strict adherence to design specifications and SPW quality benchmarks.
• Coordinates with SPW project managers and other workers to resolve moderately complex technical challenges unique to self-perform projects, ensuring uninterrupted crew productivity and project progress.
• Reviews and provides feedback on SPW construction drawings, shop drawings, submittals, and change orders for accuracy and alignment with project goals and SPW execution strategies.
• Implements SPW project controls, including schedule tracking and cost monitoring, to support timely and cost-effective self-perform delivery.
• Prepares and presents SPW progress reports, daily field logs, and technical documentation for internal and external stakeholders.
• Identifies and mitigates risks specific to self-perform work, including SPW crew safety, equipment utilization, and material logistics, through field analysis and the application of engineering solutions.
• Supports less experienced SPW project team members in resolving moderately complex self-perform project issues.

Education

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

Job description

DPR Construction in Richmond, VA seeks a Self-Perform Work (SPW) focused Construction Engineer to integrate SPW scopes with schedules and quality requirements. You will collaborate with SPW crews and project teams, monitor progress, and ensure safety and efficiency on site.

You will review drawings, submittals, and change orders, implement SPW project controls, and prepare progress reports. Join a forward-thinking, employee-owned company and help drive continuous improvement in complex projects.