Sr Project Engineer - Mining

About the Role

The Senior Project Engineer serves as the technical source of information for construction projects, possessing thorough knowledge of construction documents, subcontracts, and purchase orders. The role involves responding to queries on drawings, specifications, shop drawings, and change orders while maintaining professional relationships with owners, architects, engineers, subcontractors, and suppliers. The position may also assist in supervising and training Field Engineers and is organized into three progressive steps based on experience. Key responsibilities include understanding and executing all components of the Project Management Plan—scope, procurement, environmental, schedule, financial, quality, safety, and risk management—and managing the change management process. The engineer develops procurement schedules aligned with the CPM schedule, procures materials and equipment, coordinates submittals, and ensures compliance with contract documents. Additional duties involve budgeting, cost control, maintaining as‑built documents, preparing close‑out packages, and overseeing concrete form design and related takeoffs. • Lead project scope, procurement, schedule, cost, quality, safety, and risk management per PMP • Manage change orders and time extensions; maintain change order log • Develop and integrate procurement schedule with CPM schedule; procure materials and equipment • Coordinate and review submittals for contract compliance • Administer budgeting, cost control, and financial adjustments • Maintain as‑built documents and compile close‑out packages (manuals, warranties) • Participate in concrete form design, equipment selection, and quantity takeoffs • Supervise and develop project team members to ensure execution • Prepare quantity reports, meeting agendas, minutes, and project logs • Identify, quantify, and mitigate potential claims • Work in a safety‑sensitive environment complying with all safety standards

Key Responsibilities

• ▸procurement schedule
• ▸submittal review
• ▸cost control
• ▸as-built docs
• ▸quantity takeoffs
• ▸safety compliance

What You Bring

The role requires an advanced knowledge of construction engineering technology and codes, a four‑year construction‑related degree or equivalent training, and three to four years of comparable experience. Strong communication, interpersonal, and team‑leadership skills are essential, as is the ability to supervise or train Field Engineers when needed. Physical requirements include wearing PPE, frequent reaching, occasional stooping, and the ability to lift, carry, and navigate stairs or ladders, all within a safety‑sensitive environment. • Bachelor’s degree in construction engineering or related field (or equivalent training) • 3–4 years of construction engineering experience; 6+ years for senior step • Advanced knowledge of construction codes, standards, and inter‑departmental interfaces • Excellent communication, interpersonal, and team‑leadership abilities • Ability to supervise and train Field Engineers • Must wear required PPE (steel‑toed shoes, hard hat, safety glasses, etc.) • Capable of frequent reaching, occasional stooping, lifting, and climbing stairs/ladders

Requirements

• ▸bachelor’s degree
• ▸3-4 years
• ▸construction codes
• ▸team leadership
• ▸supervision
• ▸ppe

Benefits

Sundt is a 100 % employee‑owned contractor, meaning every employee is a part owner invested in the company’s success. The culture emphasizes long‑term prosperity for clients, communities, and employee‑owners, fostering skill, grit, and purpose. Opportunities for personal and professional growth are supported through training, incentive programs, and a collaborative environment. The company offers a market‑competitive salary paid weekly, bonus eligibility, an Employee Stock Ownership Plan, 401(k), comprehensive health coverage from day one, flexible time off, wellness programs, and various insurance options. Additional perks include educational assistance, employee‑owner programs, and charitable initiatives through the Sundt Foundation. • Competitive weekly salary with bonus eligibility • Employee Stock Ownership Plan and 401(k) • Full health coverage starting day one, plus wellness and mental health programs • Flexible Time Off and Flexible Spending Accounts • Life and disability insurance, Employee Assistance Program • Educational assistance and charitable Sundt Foundation program

Work Environment

Onsite