Operations - Senior Engineer
Chicago, IL
Updated: May 27
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 Chicago, IL. 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.
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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.
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, BIM 360, etc. Preferred: Willingness to relocate as needed. #LI-ES 1
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