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Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising lists this Senior Construction Engineer opportunity in columbus, Ohio. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?
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Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.
We believe construction services are more than project delivery, they’re about safeguarding quality, safety, and trust at every step. As part of HDR’s Field Services team, you’ll be on the front lines of infrastructure development, making sure that what’s designed is built to the highest standards. From highways and bridges to water treatment plants, transit systems, and power facilities, your work ensures that our clients’ visions become reality, with precision, integrity, and excellence. Our construction professionals; Construction Managers, Inspectors, Resident Engineers, and field specialists bring deep technical knowledge, hands‑on experience, and a commitment to quality that sets industry benchmarks. Your contributions are critical to delivering successful, resilient infrastructure. This isn’t just a job, it’s a chance to lead in the field, uphold the highest standards, and leave a legacy of quality that communities can rely on for generations. We are all employee-owners at HDR, which is the foundation of our collaborative culture that connects employees around the world.
In the role of Senior Construction Engineer, we’ll count on you to:
Provide engineering expertise and management oversight for the development and construction of various quality construction projects
Prepare project budgets and schedules
Take responsibility for personnel matters, workload management, monitoring consultant service contracts and establishing optimum engineering practices to serve the client's project delivery efforts
Plan, prepare and analyze documents, and manage construction contracts
Forecast and track fiscal budget and cash flow for total workforce, facilities, vehicles, equipment and other resources necessary to deliver the assigned highway construction projects
Assist various crafts, disciplines and subcontractors in executing their respective work
Coordinate and manage project quality assurance and control, and inspection services
Coordinate and manage survey and layout work in the field
Perform other duties as needed
Preferred Qualifications
Road and bridge construction experience
Ohio local public agency construction and materials experience
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management or closely related field
10 years related experience in various aspects of construction including estimating, bidding, preparing purchase orders and subcontracts, scheduling, and field engineering
Requires professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered. Example: Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license.
Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook); Bluebeam, estimating & scheduling software, and web-based document collaboration software
Experience developing and managing construction engineering and inspection programs
Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills
An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee‑owned culture is a must
What We Believe
HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.
Our Commitment
As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.
Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.
Primary Location
United States-Ohio-Columbus
Industry
Construction, Project Controls & Design/Build
Schedule
Part-time
Employee Status
Regular
BusinessClass (Scope)
Field Services - FAR OH-based Contract
Job Posting
Sep 30, 2026
At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity.
We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity Employe r.
We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.
We design solutions to the world's greatest challenges. We'realways looking for great talent to join our global teams.
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Worksite address
columbus, OH, 43224, US
Who can apply
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