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Senior Project Engineer

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In-Office
Denver, CO, USA
90K-110K Annually
Senior level
In-Office
Denver, CO, USA
90K-110K Annually
Senior level
Lead and coordinate project engineering tasks on commercial construction projects: enforce safety and contracts, manage and mentor project staff, maintain schedules and document control, administer change orders and cost control, distribute project information, prepare owner billing, and organize project files for team access.
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Job Description

DPR Construction is seeking a senior project engineer with a minimum of 5 years of commercial construction experience.  Project engineer responsibilities will be on commercial projects within our core markets: advanced technology, commercial, healthcare, higher education and life sciences. Project engineers will work closely with all members of the project team and will be responsible for the following:

  • Participation and application of DPR’s environmental health and safety plan to constantly maintain injury-free environments including performing weekly safety audits.
  • Mentor, develop and train team members for fast-paced growth.
  • Management of other project engineer team members.
  • Understanding and enforcement of contracts, including between DPR and subcontractors as well as DPR and the owner.
  • Assist superintendent and project manager in the implementation of DPR policies and the execution of the project.
  • Organizing the duties of other engineers, field office coordinator, project accountant and other assigned project staff. This includes providing direction, prioritization, and performance feedback.
  • Participation in trainings and company meetings to facilitate individual and company growth.
  • Organizing and electronically archiving project files for easy access by the project team.
  • Preparation, monitoring, and updating project schedules.  Working with the superintendent to impact the schedule with project constraints.
  • Preparation, maintenance, and implementation of various document control entities such as daily reports, material procurement logs, submittal logs, as-builts, testing and inspection logs, RFI logs, and change order logs.
  • Distribution of new drawings, changes, approved submittals, RFI responses, and other project information to all affected parties.
  • Identifying, assembling, negotiating, and distributing change orders to both the owner and subcontractors.
  • Preparing agendas, documents, meeting minutes, and actions for various meetings including owner/architect/contractor meetings, subcontractor coordination meetings, safety meetings, and staff meetings.
  • Participating in project cost control. This includes maintaining internal records and working with subcontractors to make sure changes are getting paid.
  • Preparing owner billing by assembling DPR costs, receiving and reviewing subcontractor invoices and organizing the documents in accordance with the owner’s requirements. 
Qualifications

We are looking for a flexible, detail-oriented team player with the ability to manage multiple tasks, produce quality work, and consistently meet deadlines. The successful candidate will possess:

  • Organized work approach with the ability to adapt and adjust as required to support the projects’ current needs.
  • Detailed knowledge of the assigned project scopes with a 100% hands-on approach.
  • A desire to seek out and resolve construction problems/conflicts that arise during design and construction phases.
  • Goal-orientated approach to promptly coordinate and resolve project issues within the project team (including interfacing with designers, engineers, and owners).
  • Excellent listening and strong communication skills.
  • Ability to identify and resolve complex issues.
  • Effective participation in team environment.
  • Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite, project management software (CMiC, Prolog or similar), scheduling software (Primavera or similar) and BIM software (AutoCAD, Revit, Navisworks or similar).
  • 3+ years of experience as a project engineer, preferably within DPR’s core markets.
  • Bachelor’s degree in construction management, civil engineering or related field.
  • A strong work ethic, a “can-do” attitude and a passion for construction.

Anticipated starting pay range:

$90,000.00- $110,000.00

Nothing is more important than your health and wellness. DPR offers a variety of medical, dental, vision and wellness benefits to keep you healthy. Read more about eligibility and available benefits programs

for skilled craft and labor or experienced professionals and recent graduates.

DPR Construction is a forward-thinking, self-performing general contractor specializing in technically complex and sustainable projects for the advanced technology, life sciences, healthcare, higher education and commercial markets. Founded in 1990, DPR is a great story of entrepreneurial success as a private, employee-owned company that has grown into a multi-billion-dollar family of companies with offices around the world.

Working at DPR, you'll have the chance to try new things, explore unique paths and shape your future. Here, we build opportunity together—by harnessing our talents, enabling curiosity and pursuing our collective ambition to make the best ideas happen. We are proud to be recognized as a great place to work by our talented teammates and leading news organizations like U.S. News and World Report, Forbes, Fast Company and Newsweek.

Explore our open opportunities at www.dpr.com/careers.

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