Construction Project Engineer

Charles Pankow Builders•Oakland, CA

About The Position

The Construction Project Engineer / Project Engineer I works as an essential team member in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment. Under the direction of the Assistant Project Manager, Project Manager or Senior Project Manager, they act as the front line on a project to ensure conformance of the work to the construction documents. The Project Engineer I coordinates the documents, identifies and resolves conflicts, and communicates the resolution to all affected parties. As directed, the Project Engineer I translates the construction documents into buildable plans then works in support of the Superintendent to implement the plans.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in construction related field preferred
Effective communication skills, sense of urgency and ownership, ability to work as part of a team
Work experience or internship in related field preferred

Responsibilities

Translate and coordinate project document information (construction documents, submittals, RFIs) for field construction use
Coordinate subcontractor work
Develop details for self-performed work
Coordinate and/or perform layout for self-performed work
Track labor and quantities for self-performed work
Order and track materials for self-performed work
Verify installed work
Identify and resolve omissions and inconsistencies within the project documents by working through the RFI process with appropriate project team members (i.e. Pankow team, consultants, subcontractors, etc.)
Communicate resolution to all affected parties in a timely manner and ensure completion
Develop and maintain 3-week look ahead schedule using Lean tools
Coordinate and assist with scheduling of assigned subcontractors and self-performed work using Last Planner (Weekly Work Plan, Constraint Log, and Plan Percent Complete) and Pull Planning (Collaboration + Communication + Commitment)
Assist the Superintendent with equipment scheduling, work techniques, and material deliveries
Ensure the “work” is in alignment with Pankow policies and procedures
Execute duties as specified in the Pankow Safety Reference Manual
Participate in creation and implementation of Job Hazard Analysis (JHA)
Execute the Project-Specific Quality Management Plan (PSQMP)
Create and maintain the following jobsite records: Self-performed work quantities, Labor productivity, Document logs, Daily diaries, RFIs, Submittals, Change management process, Material logs, Project correspondence
Participate in project closeouts
Create and manage punch lists
Schedule and assist in Owner training
Assist the Assistant Project Manager or Project Manager with subcontractor closeout
Develop archives and “record” documentation