Sr. Construction Services Engineer

Short-Elliott-Hendrickson, Incorporated; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 94,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Short-Elliott-Hendrickson, Incorporated (SEH) invites applications for a Sr. Construction Services Engineer to join the Construction Services team in a key employee-owned firm.

You will assist the Practice Leader, Senior Professional Engineers, and Project Managers to organize, coordinate, and complete construction phases across multiple projects with limited input. Responsibilities include supporting business development, monitoring safety and quality, and developing strategies to improve

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering or related major or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Licensed Professional Engineer in CO
• Read, analyze and interpret plans, specifications, professional journals, technical procedures, contracts or governmental regulations
• Write reports, business correspondence and document project activities
• Strong ability to influence others to achieve growth initiatives and resources for project execution
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to present information to all levels
• Assists in development of strategies for identifying and responding to business development opportunities
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple, simultaneous projects through prioritization and workload scheduling
• Proficient in Microsoft software, spreadsheets, and project scheduling software
• Ability to learn AASHTOWare, One Office, Bluebeam, PMWeb Construction
• Ensure compliance with SEH’s Quality and Safety standards

Responsibilities

• Assist Construction Practice Leader, Senior Professional Engineers and Project Managers to organize, manage, coordinate and complete construction phases of projects
• Assist and lead business development opportunities by meeting with clients and developing proposals
• Monitor safety of construction personnel and ensure quality per industry standards
• Develop strategies to improve and standardize operations within budgets and timelines
• Implement and evaluate operational processes and procedures with organizational consistency
• Plan and implement Construction Practice direction and strategic initiatives
• Participate in Construction Practice Business Plans and Leadership Training
• Assist with management of capital requests and annual budgets
• Support project scoping, task hours, schedules and fee proposals
• Develop performance measures aligned with strategic direction
• Build professional relationships with potential clients and maintain SEH’s opportunity database
• Meet with clients to understand goals and communicate them to leadership
• Identify and pursue sales opportunities through industry research and client outreach
• Gain knowledge of owners, developers and decision makers in target markets
• Meet with clients to understand goals and communicate them to leadership

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Client relationships

Project management

Budgeting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or Engineering

Tools

AASHTOWare

One Office

Bluebeam

PMWeb Construction

Microsoft Office/Project

Job description

Imagine being an employee‑owner of a company guided by engaged and empowered team members like yourself. Where a culture of respect, flexibility, and accountability aren't just ideals - they're our foundation, and diverse backgrounds and perspectives are valued as drivers of innovation and growth. Join us, as together, we are Building a Better World for All of Us®. You belong at SEH SEH is currenting searching for a Sr. Construction Services Engineer to join our talented Construction Services team!

Why our employee-owners love SEH:

• "I was on vacation last week and had zero concerns that my colleagues would help out with anything that came into my inbox!" – GIS Analyst
• "What company has a CEO who cares enough to seek out one‑on‑one conversations ranging from 'How are you?' to 'What do you think would help the company?' SEH, that's who." – Civil Engineering Technician
• "Having the feeling that my voice matters and believing that SEH truly cares about the employees is so satisfying!" – Sr Financial Analyst
• "It feels good having colleagues and supervisors that provide support and resources for growth and learning!" – Civil Engineer
• "This is the first company I've worked for with a true entrepreneurial spirit." – Sr Mechanical Engineer

Why you’ll love SEH:

• Collaborate on amazing projects of varying size and complexity that positively impact communities
• Being 100% employee‑owned means we all share in the company’s success
• Career development through continued education, licensure/certification, skills, and technical training
• Work arrangements that promote work/life balance
• Flexible holidays enable individuals to tailor their festivities
• Paid Family Leave provides time to care for loved ones, whether family by birth or family by choice

The opportunity:

• Assist Construction Practice Leader, Senior Professional Engineers and Project Managers to organize, manage, coordinate and complete the construction phases of projects with limited input
• Assist and lead business development opportunities by actively meeting with clients, teaming partners, and development of proposal responses
• Assist with monitoring the safety of construction group personnel assigned to projects, the quality of group’s performance and ensuring activities are performed to the industry standards
• Assist in developing strategies and implementation plans to improve and standardize operations ensuring projects stay within agreed upon budgets and timelines
• Implement, manage and evaluate operational processes and procedures, while maintaining consistency with the rest of the organization

What you will be doing:

• Planning Assist in formulating the Construction Practice direction and completion of the supporting strategic initiatives
• Participate in the formation of and implementation of the Construction Practice Business Plans
• Actively participate in Leadership Training
• Assist with the management of capital requests and the group’s annual budgets
• Assist Construction Leader, Professional Engineer/Project Manager in project scoping, task hour budgets, schedules, and fee proposals
• Assist with the development of performance measures that support the Construction Practice’s and company’s strategic direction
• Develop professional relationships with potential clients and assist in maintaining SEH’s database for project opportunities
• Meet with clients to develop an understanding of clients’ goals, needs, and concerns and clearly communicate this to the Construction Leader and when appropriate, to other stakeholders such as other Practice Leaders, Business Development staff, Client Service Managers and/or Project Managers
• Identify, develop and assist with sales opportunities through industry research, calls to clients, media, site visits and attending trade shows and conventions
• Obtain a deep knowledge of, and experience with owners, developers, and other decision makers in target markets

Operations:

• Involved in project related field activities having normal to complex and or difficult construction conditions
• Manage projects with a variety of documentation requirements related to Federal, State and Local funding sources
• Coordinate SEH work tasks over multiple projects, in assigned territories
• Ensure on-site representation is completing tasks required for the project, including but not limited to: their RPR role, documentation, material testing, survey coordination, etc.
• Supervise and mentor other construction personnel
• Travel to various project locations to complete staff quality audits and direct report check ins
• Observe applicable current events, business trends and activity of competitors to gain information to make good business decisions and improve group strategy
• Implement operational and safety best practices, controls, systems, etc.
• Provide reporting to the Construction Leader as deemed necessary
• Assist the Construction Leader in recruiting, interviewing, and serving as the hiring manager for the addition of staff to the practice
• Assist the Construction Leader in monitoring and mitigating potential risk management issues in the practice

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering or related major or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Licensed Professional Engineer in the state of CO
• Read, analyze and interpret plans, specifications, professional journals, technical procedures, contracts or governmental regulations
• Write reports, business correspondence and document project activities
• Strong ability to influence others to achieve alignment with growth initiatives and resources needed for project execution
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to accurately and professionally present information to all levels of individuals both internal and external
• Assists in the development of strategies for identifying and responding to business development opportunities, which may include internal expansion into new markets or external expansion via partnerships, mergers, acquisitions, or joint ventures.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple, simultaneous projects through prioritization and workload scheduling
• Calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, proportions, percentages, area, circumference and volume etc.
• Proficient in Microsoft software, spreadsheets, and project scheduling software
• Ability to learn various construction administration software applications such as AASHTOWare, One Office, Bluebeam, and PMWeb Construction
• Ensure compliance with SEH’s Quality and Safety standards

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ten (10)+ years of construction industry experience/knowledge of construction techniques, estimating, scheduling and construction administration and observation services Able to travel long distances daily, if needed to reach project sites

Who We Are

Better Places. Clean Water. Renewing Infrastructure. Improving Mobility. SEH is an employee‑owned engineering, architectural, planning, and environmental company, offering a wide variety of services. We've been helping government, industrial, and commercial clients find solutions to complex challenges since 1927. Our 900+ employee‑owners across the US unite behind our core purpose of Building a Better World for All of Us®.

Base compensation is expected to be in the range of $94,000 and $130,000 based on skill set and experience.

Check out our full benefits package at SEH Hiring Journey.

Due to current business and operational considerations, unable to hire employees residing in the following states at this time: AK, AR, CA, CT, DE, HI, KY, MA, RI, VT, and PR. Candidates willing to relocate should indicate this in your application.

The selected candidate must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. without requiring visa sponsorship now or in the future.

SEH is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

We take affirmative action to ensure that all employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities.

Women and Minorities are encouraged to apply.