Senior Project Engineer

Company: Phillips Infrastructure
Location: Arcadia
Posted on: November 26, 2025

Job Description:

Job Description Summary: The Senior Project Engineer is responsible for planning, developing, coordinating, and managing onsite construction engineering activities for large heavy civil construction projects including mass earthwork, structural concrete, water management, and varying geo-technical components. This role provides technical expertise and project oversight, ensuring that all administrative and engineering aspects align with project goals. Working closely with internal teams and external partners, the Senior Project Engineer plays a critical role in optimizing processes, ensuring regulatory compliance, and maintaining alignment between project plans and on-site execution. This position supports large construction projects while gradually taking on leadership responsibilities, with the potential for career advancement into a management role. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: · Generate work plans, project schedules, submittal data, CAD drawings, etc. . · Track project quantities and generate project billing. Assist field personnel, Project Superintendents, Foreman, and Crews to coordinate work effectively and resolve problems. · Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to ensure project success. · Provide regular updates to clients on project status, timelines, and key developments. · Develop, implement, and optimize processes to improve efficiency and productivity. · Lead and mentor team members, facilitating knowledge transfer and professional growth. · Work closely with field employees to ensure alignment between project plans and on-site execution. · Monitor the work of the engineering consultants, providing direction and ensuring alignment with project goals and timelines. · Assist in budgeting, scheduling, and resource allocation. · Ensure compliance with industry regulations, company policies, quality control requirements and safety standards. · Coordinate material procurement, supplier relationships, and subcontractor coordination. · Analyze data and generate reports to support informed decision-making. · Gradually take on more leadership responsibilities with the potential to transition into a management role. Requirements: · Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently. · Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills. · Ability to learn quickly and adapt to evolving responsibilities. · Strong organizational and time-management skills. Education and Experience: · Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field. · 3-5 years of experience in construction management. · Experience with advanced reporting and analytics tools (Primavera, Power BI, SQL, Python, etc.) is a plus. · Previous leadership experience is a plus. · Experience with mass earthwork or water resource projects is a plus. Candidates who accept an offer of employment are required to undergo and successfully complete a pre-employment physical examination. This exam ensures that all potential employees meet the necessary health and fitness standards for the role. The examination includes a series of tests and evaluations conducted by a certified medical professional to assess overall physical health, identify any potential medical conditions that could interfere with job performance, and verify that the candidate is capable of safely performing the essential duties of the position. Completion and clearance of this physical are mandatory steps in the hiring process.

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