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Project Engineer- Senior
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Job Description

DPR Construction is seeking a senior project engineer with a minimum of 3-5 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).
  • 3-5+ 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.
  • This position is salaried.
  • #LI-DF1

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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Tech stack
Project Management,Construction,Safety Audits,Mentoring,Contract Management,Document Control,Scheduling,Communication,Problem Solving,Team Collaboration,Microsoft Office,BIM Software,Change Orders,Cost Control,Training,Detail Orientation

About DPR Construction

DPR Construction is a forward-thinking, self-performing general contractor and construction manager specializing in technically complex and sustainable projects for the advanced technology/mission critical, life sciences, healthcare, higher education and commercial markets. DPR’s portfolio of work ranges from large-scale new construction to small tenant improvements and special projects. Founded in 1990, DPR is a great story of entrepreneurial success

DPR serves customers internationally through office locations in:

Amsterdam, Netherlands
Atlanta, GA
Austin, TX
Baltimore, MD
Boston, MA
Charlotte, NC
Dallas-Fort Worth, TX
Denver, CO
Edison, NJ
Frankfurt am Main, Germany
Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Greenville, SC
Houston, TX
Nashville, TN
Newport Beach, CA
Orlando, FL
Pasadena, CA
Phoenix, AZ
Raleigh-Durham, NC
Redwood City, CA
Richmond, VA
Sacramento, CA
San Diego, CA
San Francisco, CA
San Jose, CA
Savannah, GA
Seattle, WA
Seoul, South Korea
Singapore
Tampa, FL
Tucson, AZ
Washington, DC
Zürich, Switzerland

DPR purpose: We Exist to Build Great Things.®

DPR core values - our fundamental, inviolable values and beliefs: Integrity, Enjoyment, Uniqueness and Ever Forward

DPR has ranked for five consecutive years on FORTUNE's “100 Best Companies to Work For” list: in 2010 at #57, in 2011 at #22, in 2012 at #13, in 2013 at #15, and in 2014 at #10.

FORTUNE is a registered trademark of Time Inc. and is used under license. From FORTUNE Magazine, February 3, 2014 ©2014 Time Inc. FORTUNE and Time Inc. are not affiliated with, and do not endorse products or services of, Licensee.

Team size: 5,001-10,000 employees
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Industry: Construction

What you'll do

  • The senior project engineer will manage project engineers and ensure the application of safety plans while overseeing project schedules and documentation. They will also assist in contract enforcement and coordinate with various project team members.

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