Senior Project Engineer

Who We Are

For over thirty years, SAM has built a reputation as a trusted, knowledgeable, and innovative partner. Our licensed professionals transform petabytes of complex spatial data into intelligent insights in a holistic Managed Geospatial Services™ (MGS™) framework. As North America's premiere MGS™ company, SAM provides practical, precise, and high-fidelity solutions designed to enhance decision-making, mitigate risks, achieve strategic objectives, and drive costs out of our client's business. Our vision is to advance spatial data acquisition, improve analysis capabilities, and develop predictive analytics to redefine and transform how infrastructure assets are developed and managed throughout their lifecycles.

Your Impact at SAM

Senior Project Engineer may serve as or support Project Manager and may serve as primary point of contact for construction contractor and client representatives on a large project. This role may manage contract administration and construction engineering and inspection (CEI) operations of highway and / or bridge construction projects per DOT contract documents, procedures, specifications and manuals. The Senior Project Engineer provides oversight and review of SiteManager activities to ensure compliance with contract. The role requires contact with client, typically a governmental agency, private entities including construction contractors, and other SAM staff.

Review and interpret plans, specifications, construction schedules and other construction documents for clarity, completeness, sequence and constructability

Facilitate continuous coordination between all stakeholders

Organizing and conducting the pre-construction meetings

Chair weekly construction progress meetings as appropriate

Coordinate with Project Manager to monitor CEI budget. Take corrective action as required to manage both staffing and schedule

Conduct or facilitate the review of Shop Drawings and RFI’s to support successful project

Monitor and track construction activities and progress

Evaluate and process the contractors request for payment as directed by Project Manager

With concurrence of the project manager, administer the change order process; review requests for schedule or cost adjustment and negotiate changes to the contract; prepare change order documents for approval

Provide guidance and direction as needed to CEI project staff

Implement and oversee compliance with administrative and business operations activities including human resources, training programs, inventory, safety and budget monitoring

Maintain effective client relationships and leverage project experience to win work

Assist with the coordination, development and production of proposals, SOQs and presentations, ensuring the highest quality of information and documentation output

Review implementation of established procedures and implement preventive and corrective actions

Perform other tasks as assigned to help accomplish the Company’s strategic goals

What You Bring to SAM

A licensed Professional Engineer or ability to be licensed in Texas within 6 months from the employment date is required

Degree in construction management, civil engineering or related field desired but not required

Minimum of 15 years of experience related to construction management for transportation projects

4+ years of responsible charge experience as a Project Engineer and / or Resident Engineer on roadway and bridge construction projects is preferred

Capable of leading a project team

Thorough knowledge of Client / DOT specifications and standards is required

Experience performing barricade and environmental inspections preferred

General knowledge of bridge class construction and inspection procedures

Experience with Site Manager, Primavera or other scheduling software preferred

Proficient in MS Word / Excel / Outlook

Motivated to develop business from new and existing clients

Possess an extensive understanding of construction standards and practices

Skill in construction document handling and administration

Skill in organizing and managing cost estimating, bidding, and scheduling procedures

Skill in documenting and assessing field conditions, RFIs and change orders

Able to create and aggressively manage construction schedules

Able to manage sub-contractors and manpower and delegate tasks to complete goals, objectives and schedules

Basic understanding of fundamental cost accounting practices

Flexibility to travel to construction sites for extended periods and work outside of normal business hours

Our Perks

Health and Wellness Benefits : BlueCross BlueShield health insurance coverage begins the month after your hire date, Free Vision + Dental plans for employees, company-paid premiums for Long-term disability / Life Insurance (with HSA + FSA plans), SAM Cares program focused on holistic well-being

Financial Benefits : Employee Referral Rewards Program of $1K, $2,500 or $5K, Access to Ramsey Smart Dollar to support financial goals and retire with confidence, Fidelity retirement plans with a 5% company match, tuition reimbursement, optional cellphone stipend

Work-Life Balance : Paid time off including vacation / sick / holidays, parental leave to support families

Professional Development : Customized career development plan for licensing and certifications, Project Manager Business Academy, CAD Training Program, Individual Development Plans / Career Check-Ins, SAM WINS - our initiative for women-focused leadership and development, Milestone Anniversary Recognition, SAMbassador mentorship program

Perks and Discounts : Access to “Perks at Work” for discounts on wellness + travel + leisure and everyday purchases, company-sponsored events, free office snacks

Culture and Awards / Achievements : SAM Named 2023 Top Workplace USA for Second Consecutive Year; 2023 SAM Ranks No. 88 on ENR Top 500 Design Firms

EEO

SAM is an EOE / Affirmative Action Employer M / F / D / V. SAM also participates in the federal E-Verify Program.