Senior Project Engineer

Why does this role exist

This role exists to strengthen how projects are planned, coordinated, and delivered. It supports predictable outcomes by turning design information, models, and project data into clear guidance that teams can rely on. The work reduces ambiguity, improves coordination, and ensures that information flows smoothly across disciplines. When this role is performed well, risks surface early, teams work with confidence, and the path from design to execution becomes much easier for everyone involved.

What You Will Own

Project Delivery and Team Support

Lead execution of information management, change management, BIM coordination, and design review workflows.

Translate project requirements into an actionable plan, track progress, and ensure work is delivered with quality.

Provide constructability insights and contribute to change or variance analysis.

Grow into the role of project coach to support predictable outcomes across workstreams.

Monitor and compare planned versus actual project costs, update forecasts, and report variances to support effective project controls.

Identify risks early, assess impact, and escalate concerns to maintain smooth delivery.

Customer Engagement

Support client interactions by clarifying requirements and aligning deliverables with expectations.

Build trust through reliable communication and consistent quality.

People Development

Mentor project engineers and new team members on workflows, tools, and delivery methods.

Provide feedback and support technical and professional growth.

Contribute to a collaborative, accountable, and high-performing team culture.

Process and Innovation

Identify opportunities to improve workflows and tools.

Partner with innovation teams to pilot automation or AI-enabled solutions.

Document lessons learned and support the development of shared standards and best practices.

A day in this role

The day begins with reviewing priorities, open items, and any risks that need attention. You look at model updates, documents, and change requests to ensure the information going to the team is accurate and current. Short conversations with project managers, engineers, and field teams help align what needs to move first. You support client check ins by preparing updates or clarifying next steps. You guide junior team members on technical questions or workflow challenges. You spend time coordinating with cross functional groups so information flows without gaps. You also explore improvements in the way work is done by trying new tools or refining steps that can reduce rework. Before wrapping up, you capture key learnings, update trackers, and prepare for what the next day will require.

What you should bring

A degree in Engineering, Architecture, or Construction Management.

Three to seven years of experience in construction operations, including document management, BIM coordination, change management, or closeout.

Strong understanding of building systems and proficiency with tools such as Revit, Navisworks, Revizto, BIM 360 or ACC, and Procore.

Good understanding of planning, estimating, and construction systems.

Proven ability to take ownership of project delivery.

Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Interest in mentoring and contributing to process development.

What will make your application stand out

You can break down complex information and bring clarity to fast-moving project environments.

You have hands-on experience with BIM coordination, change management, or model-based workflows.

You have supported project teams in identifying risks, resolving issues, or improving constructability.

You are comfortable working with clients and can set clear expectations with confidence.

You have contributed to workflow improvements, automation ideas, or process refinements.

You stay curious about tools, data, and technology that make project execution smoother.

You take ownership of deadlines, communication, and quality.

You collaborate well across functions and enjoy helping others grow.

About Virtual Builder Group

The Virtual Builder Group works as an integrated partner with general contractors and subcontractors across the full construction lifecycle. The team supports bidding, preconstruction, execution, and closeout using well-defined technology workflows.

The group aims to make construction processes more efficient and predictable by consistently using data and digital tools. The focus is on improving coordination, reducing rework, and strengthening decision-making at every stage. Looking ahead, the team is committed to advancing automation and predictive analysis by using historical data. This mindset helps project teams move from reactive problem-solving to proactive planning, resulting in better project outcomes.

About vConstruct

We are a team of enthusiastic construction engineering and technology experts who are passionate about increasing the predictability of building better products by applying smarter processes while striving for faster delivery. We provide services and solutions to the Construction Industry in the area of Virtual Design and Construction (VDC), Project Controls Management, Accounting and Software Development. On any given day, we make an impact on several large-scale construction projects across the globe through our services and solutions.

Since we started in 2013, we are at a continuous lookout for talent driven by the vision to transform the construction industry by the use of technology.

We are a subsidiary of DPR Construction, a USA based technical builder that specializes in highly complex projects in Healthcare, Life Sciences, Advance Technology, Higher Education and Commercial buildings.