Senior Project Engineer
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Job Location:
Draper, UT - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
3 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Engineer with strong expertise in deep foundations and heavy civil infrastructure. This hybrid role combines estimating responsibilities with hands-on project execution support providing involvement from the bid phase through final project delivery.
Projects typically include small- to mid-sized civil assignments such as deep foundations (pile and shoring systems) transportation improvements culverts light rail components small bridges and select industrial scopes. Most projects are short-term and may require periodic travel to remote job sites for coordination and oversight.
Key Responsibilities
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Analyze drawings specifications and geotechnical reports to define scope and prepare competitive cost estimates
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Perform detailed quantity take-offs and develop comprehensive labor equipment and material cost analyses
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Maintain up-to-date vendor pricing and accurate cost documentation
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Participate in pre-bid meetings and contribute to proposal preparation
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Support field operations with RFIs submittals change orders and document control
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Coordinate subcontractors and assist with contract administration and claims management
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Track and monitor project costs on a weekly basis using project management and accounting systems
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Evaluate design alternatives and recommend cost-effective engineering solutions
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Assist with project start-up documentation and help maintain strong contractor performance ratings
Required Qualifications
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Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management
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57 years of experience in heavy civil construction including deep foundations pile and shoring heavy highway light rail or industrial projects
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Proven experience as a Project Engineer supporting civil infrastructure or deep foundation work
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Strong understanding of field construction practices and estimating principles
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Proficiency in estimating scheduling and project management software platforms
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Solid mathematical and analytical skills (geometry ratios take-offs and cost calculations)
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Experience collaborating with regulatory agencies clients subcontractors and executive leadership
Preferred Experience
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Direct hands-on experience with deep foundation systems
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Background in cost engineering within competitive bid environments
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Ability and willingness to travel as project needs require
Required Skill Sets
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Deep Foundations & Shoring Systems
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Heavy Civil Estimating & Cost Control
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Subcontractor Coordination & Project Documentation
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Contract Administration & Change Management
Key Skills
- Six Sigma
- Construction Estimating
- Construction Experience
- Prolog
- Wastewater
- OSHA
- Mechanical Engineering
- Project Engineering
- Project Management
- Autocad
- Project Management Software
- Microsoft Project
