Holder Construction
Construction
Operations-SeniorEngineer
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“Operations - Senior Engineer at Holder Construction. Skills: Process management, Cross-functional coordination, Vendor management, Stakeholder management. Manage onsite trade activities. Coordinate materials delivery”
Industry & Context.
Issue resolution; Risk identification
Night shift differential, Swing shift differential, Substance abuse testing, Background screening
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's degree in construction/engineering field, 3+ years of equivalent work experience, Outstanding communication skills, Outstanding time management skills, Ability to work independently, Ability to work in a collaborative environment, Basic understanding of construction tools
Nice to Have
Willingness to relocate as needed
What You'll Do.
Manage onsite trade activities
Coordinate materials delivery
Track payment applications
Review payment applications
Validate payment applications
Manage issue resolution
Identify potential risks
Assume ownership of project execution
Read construction design documents
Interpret construction design documents
Apply construction design documents
Read construction specifications
Interpret construction specifications
Apply construction specifications
Mentor junior associates
Develop junior associates
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborative environment; Junior associates
Communication Scope
Outstanding communication
Process & Methodology
Change orders, RFIs
Full Job Description
ABOUT US Holder Construction is a nationally recognized leader in the construction industry, consistently ranked among the top firms on ENR’s Top 400 Contractors list. We are a performance-driven company that believes in rewarding excellence and investing in our people. Our structured career development program empowers associates to grow quickly into expanded roles and responsibilities based on merit. With operations throughout the United States, we offer a highly competitive compensation and benefits package, including: Annual bonus program Paid time off Health, dental, vision, and life insurance 401(k)-retirement plan Night and swing shift differential pay for select roles We are looking for a Senior Engineer to join our Operations team on our project in Chicago, IL. This is a full-time, in-person position. Key Responsibilities Manage onsite trade activities, including coordination of materials from design and fabrication through delivery and final installation. Track, review, and validate monthly payment applications for trade contractors. Manage cost control and issue resolution, including change orders, RFIs, and proactive identification of potential risks. Assume ownership of overall project execution beyond assigned trade contracts. Read, interpret, and apply construction design documents and specifications. Lead with integrity and exemplify Holder’s culture by mentoring and developing junior associates on the project. Qualifications Required: Bachelor's degree in construction/engineering field OR 3+ years of equivalent work experience. Outstanding communication and time management skills. Ability to work independently and in a collaborative environment. Basic understanding of construction tools like Bluebeam, SketchUp, Navisworks, BIM360, etc. Preferred: Willingness to relocate as needed. #LI-ES1 Holder is committed to Equal Opportunity Employment (EOE). Substance abuse testing and a background screening is a condition of employment and Holder Construction
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