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Construction Engineer

@ ZAP Engineering & Construction Services
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Lakewood, Colorado, United States
$70k-$120k/yrHybridFull Time
Responsibilities:Builds schedules, Drives reporting, Coordinates with field
Requirements Summary:Bachelor's degree in Civil, Mechanical, or Construction Engineering; proficiency in scheduling software; cost management experience; strong MS Office and project platforms; knowledge of construction docs and contracts.
Technical Tools Mentioned:Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, MS Office, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Procore, Aconex
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Job Description

ZAP Engineering and Construction Services, Inc.

CONSTRUCTION ENGINEER

Office-Based Support Role  |  Construction Department  |  Exempt

 

POSITION DETAILS

 

Reports To:

Construction Manager / VP of Construction

FLSA Status:

Exempt

Location:

Office-Based (50–75%) | Field / Project Sites (25–50%)

Travel:

As required by project needs

Department:

Construction

WHO WE ARE

ZAP Engineering and Construction Services, Inc. is a specialized engineering and construction firm delivering complex industrial projects across the oil & gas, petrochemical, power generation, and industrial sectors. We are a team of technically driven, safety-focused professionals who take pride in building things right — on time, on budget, and without shortcuts.

We are growing, and we are looking for high-caliber engineers who want to own their work, build their career, and make a real impact on project outcomes. If you are someone who holds yourself to a high standard, thrives in a fast-moving environment, and brings both technical precision and practical judgment — we want to talk to you.

 

THE OPPORTUNITY

We are hiring a Construction Engineer (Office-Based) to serve as a critical technical and operational backbone of our Construction Department. This is not a passive support role — you will be the engine behind project controls, scheduling, estimating, reporting, and technical coordination that keeps our projects on track from kick-off to closeout.

You will work closely with Project Managers, field supervision, estimators, engineers, and clients on a daily basis. Your analytical horsepower, communication skills, and ability to manage complexity will be visible and valued at every level of the organization.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

Preconstruction & Project Setup

  • Lead and support preconstruction planning: scope development, constructability reviews, and project kick-off coordination.
  • Collaborate with PMs, estimators, and clients to define requirements, milestones, and deliverables before mobilization.
  • Develop project execution plans, work breakdown structures (WBS), and construction sequencing strategies.
  • Review drawings, specifications, geotechnical reports, and P&IDs to identify risks and inform cost and schedule planning.

 

Scheduling & Project Controls

  • Build, maintain, and update project schedules in Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project — including critical path, float analysis, look-ahead schedules, and recovery plans.
  • Coordinate with field supervision to ensure schedule accuracy and alignment with actual progress.
  • Identify, communicate, and drive mitigation of schedule risks and delays.

 

Estimating & Cost Management

  • Prepare detailed quantity take-offs, cost estimates, and bid packages for new projects, change orders, and scope additions.
  • Maintain project budgets; track committed costs, actuals, and forecast-to-complete throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Monitor spend rates against budget; flag variances early and support corrective action planning.
  • Support bid preparation, subcontractor scoping, and vendor negotiations.

 

KPIs, Reporting & Analytics

  • Track and report project KPIs: Schedule Performance Index (SPI), Cost Performance Index (CPI), earned value, safety, and quality metrics.
  • Prepare clear, concise project status reports and dashboards for leadership and client consumption.
  • Analyze project data to surface trends, inefficiencies, and improvement opportunities — backed by evidence, not guesswork.

 

Technical Support & RFI Management

  • Review, prepare, and coordinate timely RFI responses across field crews, subcontractors, and clients.
  • Coordinate with engineering design teams to resolve technical questions, design discrepancies, and constructability issues.
  • Support development and review of method statements, work plans, and technical submittals.

 

Department & Team Support

  • Serve as an internal resource for planning, technical, and operational matters across the Construction Department.
  • Contribute to continuous improvement of department processes, templates, and standard operating procedures.
  • Support subcontractor pre-qualification, selection, and performance management.
  • Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior project staff.

 

WHY ZAP

At ZAP, you are not a number on a project roster. You will have real responsibility, real visibility, and real opportunity to grow. We invest in our people, promote from within, and build careers alongside the projects we deliver.

Technical Work That Matters

Complex industrial projects where your engineering judgment makes a difference — every day.

A Culture of Accountability

We hold ourselves to high standards. You will be surrounded by people who do the same.

Growth & Advancement

A direct path to senior project engineer, project manager, and construction leadership roles.

Safety is Non-Negotiable

We protect our people. Safety is embedded in everything we plan, design, and build.