Project Engineer

Job Description

The position of Project Engineer will coordinate and oversee the flow of information to assist the Assistant Project Manager, Project Manager or Superintendent for the execution and completion of a construction project. This position will be a career growth development position in the field and the office on-the-job training to obtain the understanding of all phases of construction to develop into a Project Manager or a Superintendent role.

Hiring Company Industry: Construction

Number of Employees: <50

FLSA Status: Exempt

Compensation Package

• Other: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k, Life Insurance, FSA, Vacation time, Phone allowance, and more.
  
  

Location: San Francisco and San Rafael

Responsibilities

Essential duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Project Office

• Responsible for Request for Information (RFI) and submittal process and flow of information between project office and field personnel to ensure continuity of work.
• Ensures project documents are complete, current, and stored appropriately to the company’s file structure.
• Participates with project start up and close out procedures and documentation.
• May assist with; change orders, expedite material and job site equipment,
• Serves as a company representative, developing and maintaining working relationships with the trades, client, consultants, and architects.
• Works as collaborative and flexible project team member.
• Attends OAC meetings, takes meeting minutes and publishes and archives for project records.
  
  

Field

• Assists with ensuring subcontractors are following their contracts and scope of work with quality workmanship and per the schedule.
• Participates in safety meetings, Oversees work on the site under a Superintendent’s supervision.
• Learns how to develop and follow a project schedule under the direction of a Project Manager and Superintendent
• Supervises subcontractor performance and verifies quality of work as directed by the Superintendent.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, preferably in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Architecture or a Construction Management Certificate from an accredited university.
• Entry level or 2 years of experience including internships.
  
  

Core Competencies

• Strategic Thinker. Translate goals into action.
• Strong Analytical Skills. Ability to visualize, gather information, articulate, analyze complex problems to ensure proper resolutions are determined.
• Construction Knowledge Basic construction principles/practices experienced dealing with subcontracts, subcontractors and/or self-perform work.
• Decision Making. When there are competing or conflicting priorities demonstrates the ability to balance the desire to be agile while remaining highly disciplined and focused.
• Ambitious and Results Driven. Self-driven and motivated, leading by example to achieve desired results in a collaborative work environment
  
  

Additional Information

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

• This position regularly requires long hours, and must be willing to work weekends, evenings as driven by the project schedule.
• Can expect to work outdoors in all kinds of weather and under risky conditions.
• Physical requirements – Must be able to access and navigate all areas of the construction site.
• Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds at times.
  
  

Travel

• Travel is primarily local during the business day.
  
  

Experience

Knowledge of:

• Schematics, blueprints and drawings
• Schedules
• RFI, Submittals, Punch lists
• Estimating concepts and budgets
• Interpreting oral and written instructions
• Developed skills in applicable computer programs including (Word, Excel, MS Project, Bluebeam, Procore etc.), or other specialized software utilized for construction management.
• Clear oral and written communications business skills
• Professional working relationships with co-workers, business partners and subcontractors
• Adjusting and willingness to changing priorities from various directives
• Workload changes
  
  

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.