Senior Project Engineer

Senior Project Engineer

Balfour Beatty US is an industry-leading provider of general contracting, at-risk construction management and design-build services for public and private sector clients across the nation. Performing heavy civil and vertical construction, our teams build the unique structures and infrastructure that play an important role in how people live, work, learn and play in our communities. Our teammates have an instinctive passion for innovating that is fueled by a relentless curiosity, a drive to employ lean practices and processes and the determination to find a better way. Through Zero Harm®, we are challenging the construction industry's assumptions about safety. We believe that no level of harm should come to anyone as a result of our business.

Consistently ranked among the nation's largest building contractors by Engineering News-Record, our US business is a subsidiary of London-based Balfour Beatty plc.

Balfour Beatty offers employees a comprehensive compensation and benefit package: Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance Health Savings Account 401(k) with company match Paid time off Tuition Assistance Employee Referral Bonus And more!

Balfour Beatty is seeking a Senior Project Engineer to join our team in the Carolinas Division in Raleigh. The ideal candidate is a proactive, detail-oriented professional with strong communication skills and leadership skills, eager to take on more complex technical and coordination responsibilities.

This role supports the Project Manager and Superintendent by managing assigned trades, coordinating design and construction activities, and ensuring quality, safety, and schedule performance across the project. The Senior Project Engineer plays a key role in driving project execution, mentoring junior engineers, and fostering Balfour Beatty's commitment to teamwork, innovation, and our Zero Harm® culture.

While this is intended to be a long-term career opportunity with continued advancement and future project assignments, the successful candidate will initially support the ongoing Wake Early College of Information and Biotechnologies (WECIB) High School project for the Wake County Public School System. In this role, you will work closely with the Project Manager and Superintendent while taking ownership of key project engineering responsibilities, including cost management, billing, submittals, RFIs, scheduling support, and project documentation. The role also manages the financial administration of assigned project scopes ranging in value from approximately $1 million to $20 million, ensuring accurate reporting, cost control, and successful project execution.

Essential Functions

• Project Planning & Coordination: Collaborate with project leadership to plan, schedule, and execute work; maintain current contract documents and correspondence; and track key deliverables.
• Submittals & RFIs: Review project documents for gaps or changes, prepare RFIs, and coordinate submittal reviews and approvals with designers and subcontractors.
• Scheduling: Update project look-ahead schedules with the Superintendent; assist with maintaining Primavera P6 schedules and sequencing logic to ensure accurate progress tracking.
• Cost Management: Track subcontractor back charges, assist in issuing sub change orders, and support the owner payment process.
• Trade Coordination: Lead trade coordination for Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing (MEP), and Building Envelope systems; ensure timely delivery of materials and proper sequencing of work.
• Quality Control: Establish quality expectations for assigned trades, identify potential conflicts, and develop tracking systems to ensure compliance with quality standards.
• Safety & Compliance: Support enforcement of site safety protocols, including Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) compliance and subcontractor safety orientation.
• Closeout & Turnover: Manage the closeout checklist, warranty documentation, and commissioning schedules; coordinate final inspections and ensure completion of all punch list items.
• Team Development: Assist with training and development of Project Engineers and Interns; foster collaboration and accountability across the team.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or related field.
• 2–4 years of experience as a Project Engineer or equivalent role in commercial construction.
• Strong technical 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.

Preferred Experience

• 4–6 years of progressive experience managing complex trades or project scopes.
• Experience in mechanical/electrical coordination and field quality control programs.
• Demonstrated success in mentoring and developing junior team members.

Balfour Beatty is an equal opportunity employer that recognizes the value of a diverse workforce. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other criteria protected by federal, state or local law.