Senior Project Engineer

Who We Are For over thirty years, SAM has built a reputation as a trusted, knowledgeable, and innovative partner. Our licensed professionals transform petabytes of complex spatial data into intelligent insights in a holistic Managed Geospatial Services™ (MGS™) framework.

As North America's premiere MGS™ company, SAM provides practical, precise, and high-fidelity solutions designed to enhance decision-making, mitigate risks, achieve strategic objectives, and drive costs out of our client's business.

Our vision is to advance spatial data acquisition, improve analysis capabilities, and develop predictive analytics to redefine and transform how infrastructure assets are developed and managed throughout their lifecycles.

Your Impact at SAM Senior Project Engineer may serve as or support Project Manager and may serve as primary point of contact for construction contractor and client representatives on a large project.

This job is located in San Antonio, Texas. This role may manage contract administration and construction engineering and inspection (CEI) operations of highway and / or bridge construction projects per DOT contract documents, procedures, specifications and manuals.

The Senior Project Engineer provides oversight and review of SiteManager activities to ensure compliance with contract. The role requires contact with client, typically a governmental agency, private entities including construction contractors, and other SAM staff.

• Demonstrates the Company’s vision and mission, while successfully performing its core values related to employees, ethics, operational excellence, safety, integrity and corporate social responsibility;
• Review and interpret plans, specifications, construction schedules and other construction documents for clarity, completeness, sequence and constructability;
• Facilitate continuous coordination between all stakeholders; Organizing and conducting the pre-construction meetings; Chair weekly construction progress meetings as appropriate;
• Coordinate with Project Manager to monitor CEI budget. Take corrective action as required to manage both staffing and schedule;
• Conduct or facilitate the review of Shop Drawings and RFI’s to support successful project; Monitor and track construction activities and progress;
• Evaluate and process the contractors request for payment as directed by Project Manager; With concurrence of the project manager, administer the change order process;
• review requests for schedule or cost adjustment and negotiate changes to the contract; prepare change order documents for approval;
• Provide guidance and direction as needed to CEI project staff; Implement and oversee compliance with administrative and business operations activities including human resources, training programs, inventory, safety and budget monitoring;
• Maintain effective client relationships and leverage project experience to win work; Assist with the coordination, development and production of proposals, SOQs and presentations, ensuring the highest quality of information and documentation output;
• Review implementation of established procedures and implement preventive and corrective actions; Perform other tasks as assigned to help accomplish the Company’s strategic goals;
• What You Bring to SAM Bachelor’s degree in construction management, civil engineering or related field; A licensed Professional Engineer or ability to be licensed in Texas within 6 months from the employment date is required;
• 15 years of experience related to construction management for transportation projects; 4+ years of responsible charge experience as a Project Engineer and / or Resident Engineer on roadway and bridge construction projects is preferred;
• Site Manager, Primavera or other scheduling software preferred; Proficient in MS Word / Excel / Outlook; Capable of leading a project team;
• Thorough knowledge of Client / DOT specifications and standards is required; Experience performing barricade and environmental inspections preferred;
• General knowledge of bridge class construction and inspection procedures; Self-starter with strong oral and written communications skills;
• Detail oriented, proactive individual who takes ownership of their work; Must be comfortable in both professional office and field work environments;
• Motivated to develop business from new and existing clients; Possess an extensive understanding of construction standards and practices;
• Skill in construction document handling and administration; Skill in organizing and managing cost estimating, bidding, and scheduling procedures;
• Skill in documenting and assessing field conditions, RFIs and change orders; Able to create and aggressively manage construction schedules;
• Able to manage sub-contractors and manpower and delegate tasks to complete goals, objectives and schedules; Skilled in client relations and customer service;
• Basic understanding of fundamental cost accounting practices; Excellent listening, communication and organizational skills;

Attention to detail and quality; Ability to prioritize multiple tasks; Flexibility to travel to construction sites for extended periods and work outside of normal business hours.

Our Perks Opportunity for hybrid work schedules for office positions Work-life balance is on us Company paid premiums for medical, dental, vision, LTD and life insurance (HSA and FSA plans available) Generous paid time off (vacation, sick, holidays and parental leave) Accrual starts immediately 401(k) program offers 100% employer match up to 5% Paid continuing education courses and tuition reimbursement Employee Assistance Program Your mental health is our priority No glass ceiling! Truly a place to spread your wings (Ask about our Career Pathing!) Trainings throughout the year Specialized in-house trainings programs designed to assist you in advancing in your career Office snacks, free food and fun-themed events for employees throughout the year Passion for our Community You have endless opportunities to volunteer alongside your peers with our Corporate Social Responsibility Program Our Culture Our entrepreneurial culture is a key factor in SAM being recognized as a Top Workplace for twelve consecutive years, and we make it our mission to ensure every one of our employees learns how to build and manage a business, not just be the subject matter expert on the team.

At SAM, our employee’s development is instrumental to our success. Your learning will be supported by specialized in-house training programs and mentoring by the industry’s leading experts, who just happen to be on our staff! We make SAM a GREAT place to work, but it all starts with YOU! EEO SAM is an EOE / Affirmative Action Employer M / F / D / V.

SAM also participates in the federal E-Verify Program.