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Senior Project Engineer


Job Location:

Morrisville, NC - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 3 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 24 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

SummaryBalfour Beatty is seeking aSenior Project Engineer to join our team in the Carolinas Division in Raleigh. The ideal candidate is a proactive detail-oriented professional withstrong communicationskills and leadership skills eager to take on more complex technical and coordination role supports the Project Manager and Superintendent by managing assigned trades coordinating design and construction activities and ensuring quality safety and schedule performance across the project. The Senior Project Engineer plays a key role in driving project execution mentoring junior engineers and fostering Balfour Beattys commitment to teamwork innovation and ourZero this is intended to be a long-term career opportunity with continued advancement and future project assignments the successful candidate will initially support the ongoing Wake Early College of Information and Biotechnologies (WECIB) High School project for the Wake County Public School this role you will work closely with the Project Manager and Superintendent while taking ownership of key project engineering responsibilities including cost management billing submittals RFIs scheduling support and project documentation. The role also manages the financial administration of assigned project scopes ranging in value from approximately $1 million to $20 million ensuring accurate reporting cost control and successful project FunctionsProject Planning & Coordination:Collaborate with project leadership to plan schedule and execute work;maintaincurrent contract documents and correspondence; and track key & RFIs:Review project documents for gaps or changes prepare RFIs and coordinate submittal reviews and approvals with designers and :Update project look-ahead schedules with the Superintendent;assistwithmaintainingPrimavera P6 schedules and sequencing logic to ensureaccurateprogress Management:Track subcontractor back chargesassistin issuing sub change orders and support theownerpayment process. Trade Coordination:Lead trade coordination for Mechanical Electrical Plumbing (MEP) and Building Envelope systems; ensuretimelydelivery of materials and proper sequencing of work. Quality Control:Establishquality expectations for assigned tradesidentifypotential conflicts and develop tracking systems to ensure compliance with quality standards. Safety & Compliance:Support enforcement of site safety protocols including Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) compliance and subcontractor safety orientation. Closeout & Turnover:Manage the closeout checklist warranty documentation and commissioning schedules; coordinate final inspections and ensure completion of all punch list items. Team Development:Assistwith training and development of Project Engineers and Interns; foster collaboration and accountability across the degree in Construction Management Civil Engineering Architecture or related field.24 years of experience as a Project Engineer or equivalent role in commercial technical knowledge of construction drawings specifications and trade project management and scheduling software (Procore Primavera P6 Sage 300 CRE or similar).Excellent communication organization and decision-making skills. Preferred Experience46 years of progressive experience managing complex trades or project in mechanical/electrical coordination and field quality control inmentoring and developing junior team members.

Required Experience:

Senior IC