Senior Project Engineer

Position Overview

Req ID: 7175 • Travel: Up to 25% • Number of Openings: 1
Achieve more in your career with the nation's leading specialty concrete contractor. At Baker Construction, you'll be part of a team that prioritizes people, invests in their development, and offers unparalleled opportunities for professional growth. In this role, you'll be integral to building the future of our country and our company. You'll collaborate across diverse teams, have a hand in significant projects, and dive headfirst into complex challenges with the best in the industry. If you are driven to do more and have the grit to follow through, you'll have everything you need to define your career on your terms.

Make a meaningful impact with a team that values ambition and rewards initiative. Apply today and be more with Baker.

The Senior Project Engineer supports field activities and spends a majority of time working with the Project Manager on project administration for either multiple small projects or one medium to large-sized project. This role functions as the "go to person" and may include supervisory responsibilities for support functions such as Document Control, QA/QC, Project Scheduler, and Project Cost Controller.

Responsibilities: Key Responsibilities

• Supports Project Manager on the management of cost and schedule
• Submits and/or approves monthly billings and earned value reports
• Manages development of critical path project schedule documents for one medium to large-sized project, or multiple small to medium-sized projects
• Analyzes targets and goals, job cost summaries, and other reports
• Works with the Superintendent and Project Manager to effect positive change in project resources
• Reviews and negotiates change orders and tracks status
• Manages the procurement process and makes recommendations
• Approves field purchase orders for standard purchase packages
• Analyzes project financial performance and participates in financial reviews
• Supports project engineering, quality, safety, and risk management initiatives
• Oversees the work of direct reports
• Ensures a safe work environment
• Participates in training and certifications

Requirements: Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and 4 years of experience, or 8 years of construction-related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Proficiency in Microsoft software programs such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Basic understanding of construction software such as Primavera and Timberline
• Ability to understand, customize, and modify spreadsheets
• Capability to maneuver in and out of job site trailers and across various job site terrains
• Frequently required to use hands to handle or feel
• Regularly required to sit, talk, and listen
• Occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms
• Must have the ability to exert physical effort by handling average weight objects up to 20 pounds

Benefits: Benefits & Perks

• Great pay, excellent benefits, and opportunities to make your mark