Senior Project Engineer

Job Description

Senior Project Engineer

Powers & Sons Construction

Indianapolis, Indiana | Full-time | On-site

About Powers & Sons

Powers & Sons Construction is a third-generation, family-owned general contractor and construction management firm. Our work spans commercial, education, healthcare, cultural, public-sector, and multifamily projects.

We are hiring a Senior Project Engineer to join our Indianapolis team. This position is suited for a construction professional who can independently manage assigned project responsibilities, coordinate effectively with field and office teams, and identify issues before they affect project execution.

Position Summary

The Senior Project Engineer works closely with Project Managers and Superintendents to support construction projects from preconstruction through closeout. This role takes ownership of project documentation, submittals, requests for information, procurement tracking, and assigned subcontractor coordination while supporting scheduling, cost management, and quality control.

The successful candidate will bring practical construction knowledge, strong follow-through, and the ability to resolve routine project issues independently while recognizing when decisions require Project Manager or Superintendent involvement.

Responsibilities

• Manage project documentation. Maintain current drawings, specifications, logs, and project records. Communicate revisions and help ensure project teams and subcontractors are working from the correct information.
• Own the submittal process. Develop and maintain submittal logs, review submissions for completeness and consistency with project requirements, coordinate design-team reviews, and track approvals against procurement and installation schedules.
• Coordinate requests for information. Review drawings and specifications for gaps or conflicts, prepare clear requests for information, track responses, and communicate resulting direction to affected team members.
• Support subcontractor coordination. Coordinate assigned scopes of work, clarify requirements, track commitments, and work with field leadership to address coordination issues.
• Track procurement and schedule requirements. Monitor material approvals, fabrication, deliveries, and long-lead items. Identify potential delays and help the project team develop corrective actions.
• Assist with project cost management. Support subcontractor buyout, scope reviews, change order documentation, pricing analysis, cost tracking, and pay application review under the direction of the Project Manager.
• Support meetings and field execution. Prepare meeting agendas and minutes, maintain action-item logs, participate in jobsite walks, and follow through on outstanding questions, quality issues, and safety concerns with the appropriate team members.
• Coordinate project closeout. Track punch list completion and collect warranties, operation and maintenance manuals, record drawings, training documentation, and other required turnover materials.
• Strengthen team execution. Build productive relationships with subcontractors, suppliers, design professionals, and owners. Provide guidance to entry-level project engineers and interns as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in construction management, with responsibilities in project engineering, project coordination, or a related construction role.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and contract requirements.
• Working knowledge of construction sequencing, submittals, requests for information, procurement, and change management.
• Ability to manage assigned responsibilities independently, prioritize competing deadlines, and maintain accurate records.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to document issues and follow up with multiple stakeholders.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and experience using construction project management software.
• Ability to work in both office and active construction-site environments and follow established safety requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, Architecture, or a related field. A degree is preferred, not required.
• Commercial construction experience with a general contractor or construction management firm.
• Experience using Procore.
• Experience coordinating subcontractor scopes and supporting cost management, scheduling, or project closeout.

Powers & Sons Construction is an Equal Opportunity Employer.