Senior Project Engineer - Data Center

Senior Project Engineer

Solutions-Oriented. Problem-solving brings you a sense of accomplishment, and you bring a positive attitude, curious listening skills, and a solutions mindset to the table.

Focused. You're someone who puts in the time, energy, and effort to get the task done. You appreciate a clear deadline, and you strive to hit it every time.

Adaptable. You're flexible and you can adjust to changing or unexpected circumstances without losing your cool. You understand we work in an ever-evolving industry and your calm approach to change helps the team stay grounded.

About Us

Where every employee is an owner, our people are empowered to make decisions—big and small—to meet the goals of our clients. We are passionate about our work and driven to build quality buildings that stand the test of time. With fulfillment as one of our six core values, we have a collaborative and supportive culture committed to the success and development of our people.

About the Position

Senior Project Engineers are responsible for all the duties and proficiencies of a Project Engineer. In addition, they provide support in the following areas:

• Serve as the technical expert on the project team sharing wisdom and experience with less experienced project engineers.
• Supervise the Project Engineer work group on site, assuring quality control and timely delivery of all materials.
• Participate in broader company initiatives, training, committees and industry associations to improve our processes and outcomes.
• As requested, support the Project Manager with PM duties (possibly including meeting minutes, buyout, billings, cost control and change proposal pricing, etc.).

Senior Project Engineers work closely with project engineers, project managers, superintendents, company craftspeople and subcontractors. Project specific duties of the Senior Project Engineer will be determined on a per job basis and as necessary to assure the overall execution of the work is in accordance with contract documentation including project completion, quality, and safety.

Project Engineering

• Expert knowledge of the contract documents. Review all drawings and specifications for design inconsistencies and conflicts.
• Working knowledge of all building systems (civil, structure, enclosure, interiors and MEP) to ensure building systems are properly coordinated.
• Distribute all information required for construction to appropriate parties including construction drawings, specifications and work packages.
• Working knowledge of the project schedule and computerized scheduling systems.
• Expedite, review and approve shop drawings, submittals and safety requirements for assigned tasks. Utilize the Project Management System for shop drawing administration. Supply required submittal information such as field dimensions. Distribute approved submittals to pertinent subcontractors.
• Ensure that all materials and equipment are released for fabrication in adequate lead time to accommodate the required jobsite delivery date.
• Document all as-built changes, maintain project record drawings and specifications.
• Understand and implement all terms and conditions of all subcontracts and the owner contract.
• Receive and distribute information on clarifications and changes in the work for areas of responsibility. Obtain and check subcontractor's pricing and assist in assembling change quotations as directed by Project Manager.
• Set up project close-out procedures and manage the close-out process. Expedite submittal and review of subcontractor close-out requirements.

Project Controls

• Initiate the computerized Project Management System. Prepare a schedule of submittal deadlines and required approval dates. Expedite, review and approve all shop drawings and submittals.
• Maintain and issue status logs for all field questions, RFI's, changes, work orders, and T & M work.
• Prepare and distribute minutes to meetings as directed by the Project Manager.
• Assist Project Manager in preparing scope of work instructions, technical requirements and bid packages for subcontractor and vendor items. Draft subcontracts and supply agreements as instructed by the Project Manager. Make recommendations for awards.
• Be familiar with the company policies on personnel, quality management, safety, EEO, labor, bonds and insurance as required.

Communication

• Be a leader in open communication with team members. Promote good relations with all parties related to the project.
• Exhibit superior writing skills. Review and respond to all correspondence to and from subcontractors and vendors for assigned tasks.

Leadership

• As a senior leader in the overall team, you will work in a collaborative approach with team members to ensure good relations with all parties related to the project.
• Lead technical on-the-job training for the project engineering staff. This includes navigating the contract documents, submittal reviews, writing effective RFI's and/or CDR's and quality control.
• Lead company-level technical training to the Project Engineer work group.
• Work with the Project Manager and Superintendent in directing Project Engineers. Perform regular (weekly) work review sessions with each support engineer.

Skills, Knowledge, Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field or equivalent years of experience required.
• Minimum of 7 years or more of general contracting experience, preferably with proven performance on large commercial building projects.
• Technology proficiency in programs such as Bluebeam, will be essential to success in the role.
• Creative problem solver and excellent communication skills.
• A positive attitude and willingness to work with others.

Benefits

As a 100% employee-owned general contractor, we offer a comprehensive healthcare plan with medical, dental, and vision coverage.

Benefits include:

• Employer-funded Lifestyle Spending Account supporting physical wellness for employees and their pets.
• Employer-funded Headspace membership supporting mental wellness.
• Generous Health Savings Account with annual employer-sponsored contributions.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (enrollment covered at no cost to you).
• 401(k) with a competitive matching program.
• Volunteer PTO.
• Charitable giving matching programs.

Additional Information

• Please note that we do not sponsor or provide assistance with visa applications.
• All applicants must have the legal right to work in the United States independently at the time of application.