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Balfour Beatty US · 4 hours ago

Senior Project Engineer

Charlotte, NC

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

2+ years exp

Balfour Beatty is seeking a Senior Project Engineer to join our Charlotte team within the Carolinas Division. The 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.

Construction

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Collaborate with project leadership to plan, schedule, and execute work; maintain current contract documents and correspondence; and track key deliverables

Review project documents for gaps or changes, prepare RFIs, and coordinate submittal reviews and approvals with designers and subcontractors

Update project look-ahead schedules with the Superintendent; assist with maintaining Primavera P6 schedules and sequencing logic to ensure accurate progress tracking

Track subcontractor back charges, assist in issuing sub change orders, and support the owner payment process

Lead trade coordination for Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing (MEP), and Building Envelope systems; ensure timely delivery of materials and proper sequencing of work

Establish quality expectations for assigned trades, identify potential conflicts, and develop tracking systems to ensure compliance with quality standards

Support enforcement of site safety protocols, including Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) compliance and subcontractor safety orientation

Manage the closeout checklist, warranty documentation, and commissioning schedules; coordinate final inspections and ensure completion of all punch list items

Assist with training and development of Project Engineers and Interns; foster collaboration and accountability across the team

Qualification

Construction ManagementProject Management SoftwareTrade CoordinationMechanical/Electrical CoordinationQuality ControlCommunication SkillsDecision-Making SkillsOrganization Skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, related field

2–4 years of experience as a Project Engineer or equivalent role in commercial construction

Strong technical knowledge of construction drawings, specifications, and trade coordination

Proficiency with project management and scheduling software (Procore, Primavera P6, Sage 300 CRE, or similar)

Excellent communication, organization, and decision-making skills

Preferred

4–6 years of progressive experience managing complex trades or project scopes

Experience in mechanical/electrical coordination and field quality control programs

Demonstrated success mentoring and developing junior team members

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Accounts (Dependent & Medical Reimbursement)

401(k) with company match

Vacation, Sick, and Holiday Time

Paid Personal and Volunteer Days

Tuition Assistance

Employee Referral Bonus

Company

Balfour Beatty US

Balfour Beatty US is an industry-leading provider of general contracting, at-risk construction management and design-build services for public and private sector clients across the nation.

Founded in 2004

Dallas, Texas, USA

1001-5000 employees

https://www.balfourbeattyus.com/

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