Senior Engineer
Holder Construction
Salary undisclosed
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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 recognized top-tier contractor, is seeking a Senior Engineer to oversee operations on a Richmond-based project. You would manage the full lifecycle of trade activities—from coordinating materials through design, fabrication, and installation—while tracking contractor payments, controlling costs, and resolving issues like change orders and RFIs. The role requires you to own overall project execution, interpret construction documents, and proactively identify risks before they escalate.
This position suits someone with a construction or engineering degree, or three or more years of hands-on field experience. You'll need strong communication and time management skills, the ability to work both independently and collaboratively, and familiarity with standard construction software such as Bluebeam, SketchUp, Navisworks, or BIM360. A key part of the job is mentoring junior associates and modeling Holder's values on site.
Holder offers a structured career development program tied to merit-based advancement, along with competitive benefits including an annual bonus, paid time off, comprehensive health coverage, 401(k) matching, and shift differentials where applicable. The role is full-time and in-office in Richmond, Virginia.
Typical pay for this role
$140,000
Typical range: $120,000 to $140,000
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