Pence/Kelly Concrete, LLC
APRIL 2026 START DATE
The Senior Project Engineer (SPE) is responsible for assisting the project team in successfully managing construction projects. This position manages day‑to‑day project operations including client relationships, subcontractors, and project team. The SPE ensures the job is completed on time, on budget, and safely. Maintains strong working relationships with team, owners, consultants, and subcontractors.
Key Responsibilities
Act as a steward of Pence culture – Who We Are
Uphold and communicate Pence safety standards
Proactive, self‑starting, self‑managing
Takes ownership for the project
Behaves in a manner that sets a positive example for others to follow
Makes day‑to‑day decisions that enhance profitability without sacrificing our values or relationships
Grow and mentor interns and other field and project engineers
Responsible for mitigating and reporting project risk
Follow all policies and procedures and assure others do as well
Participates in meetings and committees
Job Start‑up
Nurture positive relationships with owners, architects, etc.
Understand owner contract requirements
Perform a constructability review in partnership with the Project Superintendent
Bidding project and GMP development
Developing project schedule, identifying key risks within the schedule i.e. long‑lead procurement items, etc.
Verify permitting, local licenses and approvals to begin job
Ensure all project insurances, including builder’s risk and bonds, are obtained to begin job
Active involvement in pre‑construction process relating to estimating, bidding, project logistics and similar responsibilities
Managing Active Jobs
Understand, identify and manage project risk and profitability
Resolve the budget in its entirety into scopes of work and executed contracts while improving the profitability of the project
Participate in project forecasting development and presentation
Manage QA/QC process for project in partnership with the field team
Manage project documentation processes
Understand all specifications and drawing requirements
Manage submittal process
Manage RFI process in partnership with the field team
Manage procurement process, including buyout
Manage change management process
Set up and coordinate weekly job meetings and minutes
Manage project cash flow
Manage monthly owner billing process
Review and approve monthly invoices from subcontractors and suppliers
Job Closing
Manage delivery of closeout documents and owner training
Implement 1‑year warranty and manage activities throughout warranty period
Create and process final change orders
Produce final cost accounting for job
Identify contractual substantial completion requirements and obtain notices for substantial and final completion
Protect project lien rights
Initiate post‑closeout review
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Engineering Management or similar degree
Must have at least 2 years of experience as a Project Engineer in the commercial construction industry
Minimum of 1 year of experience with construction software platforms
Must be proficient at all Project Engineer responsibilities
Computer literate with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word)
Strong written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
Strong management and leadership skills
Able to work within tight deadlines and in stressful situations
Strong organization/time‑management skills
Working knowledge of critical task scheduling
Ability to understand plan specifications, scopes of work, and other necessary construction documents to ensure job is completed as expected
Can work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
Must have, or complete within six months of hire, CPR and first aid certifications and OSHA 10 training
Must be available to work flexible hours; work hours will be consistent with a Senior Project Engineer in the construction industry
Work Conditions Works occasionally in a typical office environment but primary job station is on job sites where work is done in a job trailer or outside in a construction environment. May be exposed to weather, dirt/dust, loud noise, and may be required to wear personal protective equipment. Is required to lift 25 lbs regularly and 50 lbs occasionally. Must be able to work for long periods of time in front of a computer.
About Pence/Kelly We build peace of mind. We build it through structures and relationships with trust, dedication, and collaboration. We are innovative and excited by possibility, yet purposeful and grounded in a tradition of excellence. We seek lasting partnerships with our people and our clients. We take visions and make them tangible. We ask big questions and analyze small details. Our partners and friends know they can count on us. We don’t do ego. We do teamwork. We care about success and happiness. We care about peace of mind.
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The Senior Project Engineer (SPE) is responsible for assisting the project team in successfully managing construction projects. This position manages day‑to‑day project operations including client relationships, subcontractors, and project team. The SPE ensures the job is completed on time, on budget, and safely. Maintains strong working relationships with team, owners, consultants, and subcontractors.
Key Responsibilities
Act as a steward of Pence culture – Who We Are
Uphold and communicate Pence safety standards
Proactive, self‑starting, self‑managing
Takes ownership for the project
Behaves in a manner that sets a positive example for others to follow
Makes day‑to‑day decisions that enhance profitability without sacrificing our values or relationships
Grow and mentor interns and other field and project engineers
Responsible for mitigating and reporting project risk
Follow all policies and procedures and assure others do as well
Participates in meetings and committees
Job Start‑up
Nurture positive relationships with owners, architects, etc.
Understand owner contract requirements
Perform a constructability review in partnership with the Project Superintendent
Bidding project and GMP development
Developing project schedule, identifying key risks within the schedule i.e. long‑lead procurement items, etc.
Verify permitting, local licenses and approvals to begin job
Ensure all project insurances, including builder’s risk and bonds, are obtained to begin job
Active involvement in pre‑construction process relating to estimating, bidding, project logistics and similar responsibilities
Managing Active Jobs
Understand, identify and manage project risk and profitability
Resolve the budget in its entirety into scopes of work and executed contracts while improving the profitability of the project
Participate in project forecasting development and presentation
Manage QA/QC process for project in partnership with the field team
Manage project documentation processes
Understand all specifications and drawing requirements
Manage submittal process
Manage RFI process in partnership with the field team
Manage procurement process, including buyout
Manage change management process
Set up and coordinate weekly job meetings and minutes
Manage project cash flow
Manage monthly owner billing process
Review and approve monthly invoices from subcontractors and suppliers
Job Closing
Manage delivery of closeout documents and owner training
Implement 1‑year warranty and manage activities throughout warranty period
Create and process final change orders
Produce final cost accounting for job
Identify contractual substantial completion requirements and obtain notices for substantial and final completion
Protect project lien rights
Initiate post‑closeout review
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Engineering Management or similar degree
Must have at least 2 years of experience as a Project Engineer in the commercial construction industry
Minimum of 1 year of experience with construction software platforms
Must be proficient at all Project Engineer responsibilities
Computer literate with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word)
Strong written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
Strong management and leadership skills
Able to work within tight deadlines and in stressful situations
Strong organization/time‑management skills
Working knowledge of critical task scheduling
Ability to understand plan specifications, scopes of work, and other necessary construction documents to ensure job is completed as expected
Can work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
Must have, or complete within six months of hire, CPR and first aid certifications and OSHA 10 training
Must be available to work flexible hours; work hours will be consistent with a Senior Project Engineer in the construction industry
Work Conditions Works occasionally in a typical office environment but primary job station is on job sites where work is done in a job trailer or outside in a construction environment. May be exposed to weather, dirt/dust, loud noise, and may be required to wear personal protective equipment. Is required to lift 25 lbs regularly and 50 lbs occasionally. Must be able to work for long periods of time in front of a computer.
About Pence/Kelly We build peace of mind. We build it through structures and relationships with trust, dedication, and collaboration. We are innovative and excited by possibility, yet purposeful and grounded in a tradition of excellence. We seek lasting partnerships with our people and our clients. We take visions and make them tangible. We ask big questions and analyze small details. Our partners and friends know they can count on us. We don’t do ego. We do teamwork. We care about success and happiness. We care about peace of mind.
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