Operations - Senior Engineer

Holder Construction
Bloomington, IL
On-site

Who this role is best for

Strong fit for construction professionals with project ownership experience who can manage trade coordination and demonstrate leadership in onsite execution.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with experience managing trade activities and project execution in construction.
    — “Manage onsite trade activities, including coordination of materials from design and fabrication through delivery and final installation.”
  • Professionals who are comfortable interpreting construction documents and resolving complex issues.
    — “Read, interpret, and apply construction design documents and specifications.”

Things to consider

  • Substance abuse testing and background screening are mandatory prerequisites for employment.
    — “Substance abuse testing and a background screening is a condition of employment”
  • The role is based in Bloomington, IL, with no indication of remote flexibility.
    — “This is a full-time, in-person position.”
  • Holder Construction does not sponsor immigration benefits, which may be a barrier for non-US citizens.
    — “Holder Construction does not sponsor applicants for immigration status or benefits.”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience with cost control and risk identification in your resume and interview responses.
    — “Manage cost control and issue resolution, including change orders, RFIs, and proactive identification of potential risks.”
  • Demonstrate leadership and mentorship experience, particularly in construction settings.
    — “Lead with integrity and exemplify Holder’s culture by mentoring and developing junior associates on the project.”
  • Showcase familiarity with construction software such as Bluebeam, BIM360, and Navisworks.
    — “Basic understanding of construction tools like Bluebeam, SketchUp, Navisworks, BIM360, etc.”
  • Include examples of managing trade contractor payment applications in your application materials.
    — “Track, review, and validate monthly payment applications for trade contractors.”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • manage onsite trade activities
  • track and validate monthly payment applications
  • manage cost control and issue resolution
Typical background
Bachelor's degree in construction/engineering3+ years of equivalent work experience

Skills & requirements

Required

Construction/engineeringCommunicationTime ManagementConstruction Tools

Preferred

Willingness To Relocate

Stack & domain

Construction Tools Like Bluebeam, Sketchup, Navisworks, Bim360CommunicationTime ManagementConstruction

About the role

Original posting from Holder Construction via Greenhouse

ABOUT US

Holder Construction is a nationally recognized leader in the construction industry, consistently ranked among the top firms on ENR’s Top 400 Contractors list. We are a performance-driven company that believes in rewarding excellence and investing in our people. Our structured career development program empowers associates to grow quickly into expanded roles and responsibilities based on merit. With operations throughout the United States, we offer a highly competitive compensation and benefits package, including:

Annual bonus program

Paid time off

Health, dental, vision, and life insurance

401(k)-retirement plan

Night and swing shift differential pay for select roles

We are looking for a Senior Engineer to join our Operations team on our project in Bloomington, IL. This is a full-time, in-person position.

Key Responsibilities

Manage onsite trade activities, including coordination of materials from design and fabrication through delivery and final installation.

Track, review, and validate monthly payment applications for trade contractors.

Manage cost control and issue resolution, including change orders, RFIs, and proactive identification of potential risks.

Assume ownership of overall project execution beyond assigned trade contracts.

Read, interpret, and apply construction design documents and specifications.

Lead with integrity and exemplify Holder’s culture by mentoring and developing junior associates on the project.

Qualifications

Required:

Bachelor's degree in construction/engineering field OR 3+ years of equivalent work experience.

Outstanding communication and time management skills.

Ability to work independently and in a collaborative environment.

Basic understanding of construction tools like Bluebeam, SketchUp, Navisworks, BIM360, etc.

Preferred:

Willingness to relocate as needed.

Holder is committed to Equal Opportunity Employment (EOE).

​Substance abuse testing and a background screening is a condition of employment and Holder Construction does not sponsor applicants for immigration status or benefits.

Source: Holder Construction careers (Greenhouse)

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