Senior Project Engineer

About the role

GLY is seeking a skilled and collaborative Senior Project Engineer (SPE) to join our team. This position plays a critical role in guiding project teams, design partners, and subcontractors throughout the entire construction lifecycle. Leveraging deep technical expertise, the SPE manages complex scopes, drives constructability reviews, and resolves challenges to deliver clear, actionable plans for seamless field execution. This role coordinates schedules, ensures timely trade integration, mentors Project Engineers, and fosters a culture of collaboration and excellence.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain great working relationships with field supervisors, clients, subcontractors, consultants, and other team members.
• Lead, manage, and mentor other Project Engineers.
• Work directly with field leaders to adhere to construction schedules and ensure timely installation and trade coordination.
• Manage any division of the construction process using technical engineering skills.
• Ensure the Project Engineering team follows GLY workflows and processes to deliver a consistent product to design teams, clients, and subcontractors.
• Support design teams in pre-construction to ensure completed designs meet project budget and schedule requirements.
• Assist in scheduling and conducting preconstruction activities; support estimating and assist with quantity take-offs.
• Understand and anticipate schedule requirements, materials procurement, and delivery; organize or oversee the procurement schedule to align with the project schedule.
• Develop contracts, subcontracts, and tracking systems for budgets; write contracts, change orders, and purchase orders.
• Support early buyout with the Project Manager and other Project Engineers.
• Develop and leverage strengths in VDC and BIM.
• Develop detailed drawings and work packages with VDC; ensure work is correctly laid out and performed in proper sequence.
• Review reports such as job cost, A/P projections, labor costs, and monthly job costs.
• Assemble or supervise closeout information, as-builts, warranties, etc.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field.
• 3-6+ years of project engineering experience with a general contractor that self-performs work.
• GC/CM and Design Build experience is desired.
• Proficiency in MS Office, SharePoint, CMiC, PlanGrid, and Smartsheet; knowledge of Revit, NavisWorks, ACC, and On-Screen Takeoff is a plus.
• Other specialized experience or accreditations preferred (e.g., MEP, DBIA, or LEED Green Associate).
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• A positive attitude and ability to work well with others.
• Adaptable—works well under pressure and adjusts quickly to different situations and work environments.
• Willingness to learn and openness to new ideas.

Benefits

• Annual merit and performance-based bonus program.
• Retirement Savings Account with annual employer matching contribution.
• Medical, pharmacy, dental, and vision insurance with company-paid premiums for the employee and subsidized premiums for dependents.
• Health Reimbursement Account.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Life, long-term, and accidental death/disability insurance, plus supplemental insurance at group rates.
• Paid time off, paid holidays, and paid parental leave.
• Mileage reimbursement program.
• Ongoing professional development opportunities.
• Community and industry engagement opportunities.

Pay

The salary range for this position is $110,000 to $140,000.

Physical Requirements

• Regular, predictable attendance is required.
• Ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand; must exchange accurate information in various situations.
• The ability to observe details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
• Ability to remain in a stationary position at a computer terminal for extended periods.
• Operate a computer and other office productivity machinery (e.g., copy machine, printer).
• Productive in an office environment subject to frequent interruptions, including moderate noise (e.g., business office with computers, phones, and printers).
• Must be able to wear personal protective gear when required.
• Light to moderate lifting may be required, up to 50 pounds.
• Occasional movement inside the office.