Senior Project Engineer
Skanska · Phoenix, AZ
- On site
- Full-time
- $100,000 / year
- Phoenix, AZ
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Job highlights
- Manage projects from planning to cost-effective completion.
- Ensure safe, ethical, and legal project execution.
- Collaborate with clients on complex, high-performance projects.
- Develop documentation, contracts, and project closeouts.
- Utilize cost control systems and construction plans.
About the role
About Skanska
Skanska is searching for a dynamic Senior Project Engineer. This is a great opportunity to start a career with a company that builds things that matter and values its team. We are proud to share our culture of diversity and inclusion. Our work makes a clear contribution to society and the environment around us. We build in many different verticals. Whether we are building schools to provide inspiring spaces for learning, roads to connect communities, or hospitals to care for patients, it all contributes to our purpose – we build for a better society.
Skanska's values —Be Better Together, Act Ethically and Transparently, Commit to Customer, and Care for Life—are deeply engrained in how we work, which is why our values support and drive our D&I efforts.
Role Overview
The Senior Project Engineer works within the Project Management Team which is responsible for planning and overseeing the project to ensure a timely and cost-effective outcome. This includes budgeting, organization, implementation, and scheduling of the project. Ensure the project is constructed in a safe, ethical manner and in compliance with all federal, state, and local laws. The Project Management Team can vary greatly depending on the size and complexity of the projects, which in turn will affect the number of responsibilities the Senior Project Engineer will be involved in.
Skanska has reimagined how it delivers advanced technology projects by centralizing its data center and semiconductor expertise into one agile, nationwide team. This integrated model offers clients streamlined execution, innovative solutions, and a single point of contact for complex, high-performance environments. As the industry evolves toward modular, AI-ready, and sustainable infrastructure, Skanska is leading the way—and we’re looking for passionate professionals to help shape what’s next.
Senior Project Engineer Required Qualifications
- 3+ Years of experience creating documentation such as RFIs, and client correspondence on issues related to the notification provisions in contracts.
- 3+ years of reading and understanding construction plans and drawings and the technical specifications associated with drawings. Able to outline specifications required for submission to clients and ensure submittals and shop drawings are approved.
- 2+ years preparing subcontract scopes and contracts.
- 2+ years experience with project close out.
- 1+ years working with cost control systems.
- Bachelor’s Degree – Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or similar or 8 years equivalent experience plus minimum 3 years prior relevant experience.
- Currently, the company is not considering applicants for this position who now or in the future require employment sponsorship by the company.
Our Investment in You
We believe that Benefits should connect you to the support you need when it matters most, and should help you care for those who matter most. That’s why we provide an array of options (including medical, dental, and vision insurance plans), expert guidance, and always-on tools, that are personalized to meet the needs of your reality – to help support you physically, financially, and emotionally through the big milestones and in your everyday life. Please visit the compensation and Benefits summary on our careers site for more details.
As a Skanska community, our values ground us, and our diversity of experience propels us forward. No matter what your career stage, there’s a place for you to thrive here and partner with us in shaping how our world lives, moves, and connects. At Skanska, we Care for Life. And we’re committed to supporting your whole health and peace of mind through inclusive and personalized total rewards. We’re committed to your success by developing you in your role and supporting your career growth. Compensation and financial well-being – Competitive base salary, excellent bonus program, 401k, & Employee ownership program.
Key skills/competency
- Project Management
- Construction Engineering
- Cost Control
- Subcontractor Management
- Client Relations
- Contract Administration
- RFI Management
- Shop Drawings
- Project Closeout
- Construction Documentation
Skills & topics
- Senior Project Engineer
- Construction Management
- Project Planning
- Budgeting
- Scheduling
- Cost Control
- RFI
- Subcontractor Management
- Client Correspondence
- Construction Plans
- Technical Specifications
- Submittals
- Shop Drawings
- Project Closeout
- Civil Engineering
- Construction Documentation
- Skanska
How to get hired
- Research Skanska's values: Emphasize 'Be Better Together', 'Act Ethically', 'Commit to Customer', and 'Care for Life' in your application.
- Tailor your resume: Highlight 3+ years in documentation (RFIs), contract preparation, and project closeout experience.
- Showcase technical skills: Detail your experience with construction plans, drawings, specifications, and cost control systems.
- Demonstrate relevant experience: Clearly state your Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Construction Management or Civil Engineering.
- Prepare for interviews: Be ready to discuss how your project management approach aligns with Skanska's mission to build a better society.
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Frequently asked questions
- What are the key responsibilities for a Senior Project Engineer at Skanska?
- As a Senior Project Engineer at Skanska, you will be part of the Project Management Team, responsible for planning and overseeing projects to ensure timely and cost-effective outcomes. This includes budgeting, organization, implementation, scheduling, and ensuring safe, ethical, and legally compliant construction. You'll also be involved in creating documentation like RFIs, preparing subcontract scopes and contracts, and managing project closeouts.
- What qualifications are essential for the Senior Project Engineer role at Skanska?
- Skanska requires at least 3 years of experience in creating documentation (RFIs, client correspondence), reading construction plans and drawings, and understanding technical specifications. You'll also need 2+ years in preparing subcontract scopes/contracts and project closeout, plus 1+ year with cost control systems. A Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or similar, or 8 years of equivalent experience with minimum 3 years of prior relevant experience, is necessary.
- Does Skanska offer sponsorship for this Senior Project Engineer position?
- No, Skanska is currently not considering applicants for this Senior Project Engineer position who now or in the future require employment sponsorship by the company. Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. without requiring future sponsorship.
- What are Skanska's core values, and how do they relate to the Senior Project Engineer role?
- Skanska's core values are 'Be Better Together,' 'Act Ethically and Transparently,' 'Commit to Customer,' and 'Care for Life.' These values are deeply ingrained and guide how employees work, supporting diversity and inclusion efforts. As a Senior Project Engineer, embodying these values in project execution, team collaboration, and client interactions is crucial.
- What kind of projects does Skanska's Senior Project Engineer work on?
- Senior Project Engineers at Skanska can work on a variety of projects across different verticals, including schools, roads, and hospitals. Skanska also has a specialized team for advanced technology projects, focusing on data centers and semiconductors, which are evolving towards modular, AI-ready, and sustainable infrastructure.
- What benefits does Skanska offer to a Senior Project Engineer?
- Skanska offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support employees physically, financially, and emotionally. This includes medical, dental, and vision insurance plans, expert guidance, and personalized tools. Additionally, compensation includes a competitive base salary, an excellent bonus program, 401k, and an employee ownership program. They are committed to supporting career growth and professional development.