Construction Project Engineer

AECOM•Oakland, CA

10d•$84,000 - $115,000•Onsite

About The Position

AECOM is hiring a Construction Project Engineer based in Oakland, California, to join its U.S. West Region. The role supports the Project Manager or Construction Manager on one or more projects, from preliminary design through closeout. It is assigned to field construction in a general or single-discipline capacity and assists with oversight of general contractors and subcontractors. The engineer receives technical and operational direction from the assigned manager; a Project Engineer II works mostly independently on assigned tasks and receives guidance on unusual or complex issues. The position supports project administration and the establishment of project objectives and policies. It contributes to design and preconstruction activities, construction administration and project controls, field oversight and quality, documentation, and closeout. The role may involve significant profit-and-loss responsibility for an assigned construction project.

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 (MVR) check in accordance with company policy.
Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple tasks, strong organizational skills, and a 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 Microsoft Office programs.
Commitment to continuously 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, and/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 (CMIT) credential from the Construction Manager Certification Institute (CMCI).
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 (BIM).
Experience on Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED)-certified projects.
Exposure to local worker PLAs, prevailing wage/DIR, and public works projects.
Experience in other public- and private-sector project types.
School project experience involving the Division of the State Architect (DSA).

Responsibilities

Support the Project Manager or Construction Manager on projects from preliminary design through closeout, and keep supervisors informed about 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 codes, and support jurisdictional approvals, plan checks, and permitting.
Assist with developing drawings and specifications for new facilities and for repair or modernization of existing facilities.
Support bidding, construction contract review, and contractor pre-qualification processes.
Review construction progress against submitted schedules, including baseline, critical path method (CPM), and recovery schedules.
Review and coordinate RFIs, requests for clarification, submittals, change order proposals, and change directives for quality assurance and merit.
Assist with change order reviews, cost and schedule impact assessments, and cost estimates for change orders and extra services.
Monitor project database variances related to scheduling and cost-control reporting.
Review and verify contractor payment applications and support fiscal management of project resources.
Support the Project Manager or Construction Manager in resolving construction issues, disputes, and disagreements.
Monitor labor compliance and prevailing wage requirements.
Conduct site walks to verify field conditions and monitor construction activities for compliance with contract documents and safety standards.
Monitor contractor and subcontractor work for adherence to project plans and promote quality control of installations.
Monitor the Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) 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 DSA/HCAI certification where applicable.