Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from DPR Construction
Job overview
DPR Construction is looking for a Senior Project Engineer to oversee commercial construction projects, ensuring safety, mentoring team members, and managing project documentation.
Responsibilities and impact
The Senior Project Engineer will be responsible for safety audits, mentoring team members, managing project engineers, enforcing contracts, organizing project staff duties, preparing project schedules, and maintaining document control.
Compensation and benefits
This position is salaried, with no specific salary range or additional benefits mentioned.
Experience and skills
Candidates should have 5+ years of project engineering experience, a Bachelor's degree in construction management or civil engineering, and proficiency in project management and scheduling software.
Career development
DPR Construction promotes a strong company culture focused on growth and empowerment, providing opportunities for professional development and decision-making at all levels.
Work environment and culture
DPR has a well-defined purpose and core values emphasizing integrity, enjoyment, uniqueness, and forward-thinking, recognized as one of the best companies to work for.
Company information
DPR Construction is nationally recognized for its strong company culture and has been listed on FORTUNE’s '100 Best Companies to Work For' for five consecutive years.
Company overview
DPR Construction is a forward-thinking general contractor and construction management firm specializing in technically complex and sustainable projects across various sectors, including healthcare, life sciences, higher education, and commercial markets. Founded in 1990, DPR has grown to become one of the top general contractors in the United States, driven by its core values of integrity, enjoyment, uniqueness, and ever-forward. The company generates revenue through construction services, project management, and consulting, emphasizing innovation and collaboration to deliver high-quality results. Key historical milestones include pioneering the use of virtual design and construction (VDC) and being an early adopter of green building practices.
How to land this job
Position your resume to highlight your minimum 5 years of commercial construction experience and emphasize your expertise in DPR's core markets such as advanced technology, healthcare, and higher education.
Focus on showcasing your project management skills, ability to mentor and lead team members, and your experience with contract enforcement and project cost control as detailed in the job description.
Apply through multiple platforms including DPR Construction’s official careers page at www.dpr.com/careers and LinkedIn to maximize your application visibility.
Connect with current DPR project engineers or managers on LinkedIn, using ice breakers like commenting on recent DPR projects or asking about the company’s approach to safety and sustainability to start conversations.
Optimize your resume for ATS by including keywords from the job description such as “project engineer,” “contract enforcement,” “safety audits,” “project scheduling,” and software proficiencies like CMiC, Prolog, Primavera, AutoCAD, and Revit.
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