Operations - Senior Engineer
Holder Construction
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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 Richmond, VA. 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.
Holder is committed to Equal Opportunity Employment (EOE).
Substance abuse testing and a background screening is a condition of employment and Holder Construction does not sponsor applicants for immigration status or benefits.
About this role
Holder Construction, a nationally ranked firm on ENR's Top 400 Contractors list, is seeking a Senior Engineer to oversee operations on a Richmond-based project. You would manage onsite trade coordination from design through installation, validate contractor payment applications, and own cost control and risk mitigation across change orders and RFIs. The role demands someone who can read construction documents fluently, work both independently and collaboratively, and take accountability for overall project execution beyond individual trade contracts.
The position requires a bachelor's degree in construction or engineering, or three or more years of directly equivalent experience. You should have strong communication and time management skills and basic familiarity with standard construction software like Bluebeam, SketchUp, and BIM360. A key part of the role is mentoring junior associates and embodying the company's culture of integrity and performance-driven excellence.
Holder offers competitive compensation including an annual bonus program, comprehensive health and retirement benefits, and paid time off. The in-office position is full-time in Richmond, Virginia, with the company noting a preference for candidates willing to relocate as projects require. Background screening and substance abuse testing are required conditions of employment.
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