Senior Construction Project Engineer

JOB SUMMARY:

The Senior Construction Project Engineer is responsible for planning, coordinating, and overseeing all technical and engineering aspects of construction projects from pre-construction through project closeout. This position supports the Project Manager by ensuring projects are completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with contract documents, quality standards, and regulatory requirements.

Essential Functions:

Key Responsibilities:

· Lead engineering and construction activities from pre-construction through project closeout.

· Manage project documentation, including RFIs, submittals, change orders, schedules, and closeout packages.

· Review contracts, drawings, and specifications to ensure compliance and identify risks.

· Coordinate with project managers, clients, subcontractors, vendors, and internal teams to deliver successful projects.

· Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, cost forecasts, and progress reports.

· Support procurement, subcontract administration, and equipment/material coordination.

· Monitor field operations to ensure compliance with safety, quality, environmental, and project requirements.

· Resolve technical and construction issues to minimize delays and maintain project performance.

· Conduct site inspections, quality control reviews, commissioning, punch list, and closeout activities.

· Serve as a primary liaison with federal Contracting Officers (KOs), CORs, joint-venture partners, and stakeholders.

· Mentor and provide technical guidance to field staff and junior project engineers.

· Negotiate change orders, resolve project issues, and support timely decision-making to meet scope, schedule, and budget objectives.

Other Duties:

· Conform with and abide by all regulations, policies, work procedures, safety rules and instructions.

· Maintain strict confidentiality.

· Perform other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

This position does not have direct supervisory responsibilities but provides technical leadership, mentorship, and day-to-day coordination for Project Engineers, field personnel, subcontractors, and project support staff.