What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Engineer position at Align Builders Inc?
Align Builders is on a mission to redefine the construction experience. We are seeking a project engineer who possesses strong values, communicates clearly, displays a consistently strong work ethic, and is eager to build lasting relationships. This is an exciting opportunity to be a part of a growing company with clear focus and purpose.
Competencies / Characteristics Required:
- Team player with a reputation of hard work and strong personal values
- Clearly understands and embraces working together as a team
- Humble, hungry, and sharp
- Aptitude and passion to learn, listen, and grow
- Willingness to be mentored by project manager and superintendent
- Thinks big picture and long term
- Can be trusted to hold themselves accountable and do the right thing even when no one is looking.
- Quick to take responsibility and slow to assign blame
- Maintains a positive and professional attitude under pressure
- Optimistically fights to find hope and solutions in any situation
- Responds thoughtfully instead of reacting emotionally
- Can adhere to organizational process, protocol
- Works diligently and urgently. Skillfully prioritizes their time
- Communicates effectively and clearly
- Disciplined in managing and executing multiple tasks and assignments
Essential Functions:
- Assist project manager and superintendent in executing complex projects.
- Feed critical information to the field (project superintendent and trade partners) to keep the project on schedule.
- Can competently interpret plans, specifications, and code
- Provide support and information to the project superintendent to ensure work complies with project design, code, and specifications.
- Assist the project superintendent with site logistics (trailer, temp facilities) to ensure project is set up for success.
- Manage and lead the RFI, submittal, and procurement process by working closely with our trade partners and project architects, engineers, and Owners.
- Coordinate and effectively communicate with project architects, engineers, Owners, subcontractors and field personnel with current project status and critical issues.
- Understands and recognizes quality workmanship
- Assist project manager in cost management and reporting
- Prepare and plan for weekly OAC, trade, and pre-install meetings. Document and distribute meeting minutes weekly.
- Manage, generate, and execute subcontracts and subcontractor change orders.
- Maintain up-to-date project logs including monthly project progress reports and project controls.
- Maintain our construction management software (Procore) and document/drawing management.
- Assist in managing project production and scheduling including CPM updates, mapping sessions, pull plans, etc. with project superintendent and project manager.
- Lead the closeout process including Owner training, punch list, and as-builts.
Education / Experience / Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in construction management or engineering preferred but not required.
- 1-3 years of experience as a construction project engineer is preferred but not required.
- Experience should be in commercial construction, preferably in Health Care (OSHPD), Life Sciences, Higher Education, and Office Improvements.
- Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite (excel, word), Bluebeam, project management software (Procore), and scheduling software (Microsoft Project).
- Interpersonal skills – ability to engage with clients, internal team members, and trade contractors in a constructive, productive way to overcome obstacles and achieve result.
Benefits / Location:
- 401K, Dental, Medical, Vision, Health Savings Account, Life Insurance, Long Term Disability, Mentorship
- San Diego, CA
- Full-Time
We exist to improve the construction project environment by inspiring people to build together. For more information, visit http://www.alignbuilders.com