Construction Project Engineer

AECOM•Oakland, CA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

AECOM is hiring a Construction Project Engineer based in Oakland, California, to support its U.S. West Region. The role supports project management and administration from preliminary design through closeout, receiving direction from an assigned Project Manager or Construction Manager. The engineer is assigned to field construction in a general or single-discipline capacity and helps oversee general contractor and subcontractor activities within an assigned area. The position may involve significant profit-and-loss responsibility for an assigned construction project. The role supports design and preconstruction activities, construction administration and project controls, field oversight and quality, and project documentation and closeout. Duties include reviewing schedules and construction documents, coordinating RFIs and submittals, assisting with cost and schedule assessments, monitoring work for compliance with contract documents and safety standards, and maintaining project records. The engineer also supports closeout and certification processes, including punch lists, as-built documents, and applicable DSA/HCAI certification. This role requires strong written and verbal communication, organization, knowledge of design and construction practices, familiarity with construction management processes and software, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. A valid driver's license and ability to pass an MVR check are required. AECOM is not offering sponsorship for this position, and relocation is not available. Newly hired employees must attend in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office.

Requirements

Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree plus 2 years of relevant experience, or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
Valid driver's license and ability to pass a Motor Vehicle Records check in accordance with company policy.
Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and demonstrate strong organizational skills.
Good understanding of design and construction.
Knowledge of construction management procedures and construction industry practices.
Skill in using construction management software and programs.
Knowledge of invoicing and billing procedures.
Proficiency in all Microsoft Office programs.
Commitment to expanding professional knowledge and contributing to team innovation and productivity.

Nice To Haves

Two or more years of full-time paid professional experience in a similar project or construction management position involving education, healthcare, commercial, or public facility construction projects valued above $5 million.
Bachelor's degree in architecture, engineering, construction management, or a related field from a recognized college or university.
Construction Manager in Training credential from the Construction Manager Certification Institute.
OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 construction safety training.
Experience with construction management software and document control, including RFIs, submittals, and daily reports.
Experience using Building Information Modeling.
Experience on Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design-certified projects.
Exposure to local worker PLAs, prevailing wage/DIR, and public works projects.
Experience with other public- and private-sector project types.
School project experience with the Division of the State Architect.

Responsibilities

Support the Project Manager or Construction Manager on one or more projects from preliminary design through closeout.
Assist with overseeing general contractor and subcontractor activities within an assigned area of responsibility.
Prepare project reports and keep supervisors informed about progress of assigned activities.
Assist in evaluating architectural and engineering proposals and developing execution, contracting, and award recommendations.
Conduct constructability reviews for compliance with client standards and building code requirements.
Support jurisdictional approvals, plan checks, permitting, and development of drawings and specifications.
Support bidding, construction contract review, and pre-qualification processes.
Review construction progress against contractor baseline, critical path, and recovery schedules.
Review and coordinate RFIs, requests for clarification, submittals, change order proposals, and change directives for quality assurance and merit.
Assist in reviewing change orders, assessing cost and schedule impacts, and preparing cost estimates for change orders and extra services.
Monitor project database variances related to scheduling and cost control reporting.
Review and verify contractor applications for payment and support fiscal management of project resources.
Support resolution of construction issues, disputes, and disagreements.
Monitor labor compliance and prevailing wage requirements.
Perform site walks to verify field conditions and monitor construction for compliance with contract documents and safety standards.
Monitor contractor and subcontractor work for adherence to project plans and promote installation quality control.
Monitor the Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan and help ensure compliance with State requirements.
Coordinate and document progress meetings with site administrators, community representatives, public agencies, and client departments.
When requested, interface with the client, architect, and design professionals to confirm design intent compliance and client satisfaction.
Use construction management software to maintain daily reports, project logs, RFI and submittal logs, and agreements.
Ensure compliance with internal and external record-keeping requirements.
Support project closeout and certification, including punch lists, as-built and closeout submittal packages, and applicable DSA/HCAI certification.