Digital Construction Project Engineer

Dowbuilt • San Francisco, CA

2d • $85,000 - $118,000

About The Position

The Digital Construction Project Engineer (DC-PE) implements Digital Construction systems throughout the project lifecycle. The role supports innovation and collaboration through technical execution and communication with internal teams and external stakeholders. The successful candidate will learn the organization’s digital construction technologies and processes and integrate DC systems on assigned projects to add value to project timelines and estimates while advancing research and development objectives.

The DC-PE reviews project documentation to understand current design intent and specifications, coordinates and models assigned scopes, and prepares and distributes 2D and 3D deliverables, RFIs, and submittals. The position may provide on-site coordination and digital construction services using surveying and dimensioning tools. It also involves developing R&D objectives and maintaining accurate projections, time coding, and other administrative systems.

Occasional travel to Dowbuilt projects and teams may be required. The base pay range is $85,000–$118,000 per year, with actual compensation determined by relevant factors including experience, skills, education, certifications, location, and internal equity.

Requirements

• 3–5 years of experience in residential design and/or construction.
• 3–5 years of experience delegating tasks to a team.
• 3–5 years of professional Revit experience.
• 3–5 years of Rhino experience.
• At least 2 years of experience with Grasshopper, Dynamo, or Python scripting languages and processes.
• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to read and interpret architectural drawings and specifications.
• Excellent communication and team-building skills, with detailed follow-through.
• Adaptability to changing circumstances.
• Motivation, dependability, and trustworthiness.
• Excellent leadership and decision-making skills.
• Ability to multitask and work efficiently under pressure.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills, including the ability to manage large amounts of information.
• Ability to delegate tasks and efficiently manage project teams.
• Ability to manage stress and maintain composure in challenging situations.
• Ability to listen actively, ask for help, and suggest solutions.
• Willingness to continually learn and develop new skills and capabilities.
• Ability to demonstrate mentorship, guidance, and leadership with multiple reports and positive feedback.
• Dependability, including arriving on time each day and being ready to work through the end of the day.
• Discretion and ability to keep proprietary company information strictly confidential.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol screen.
• US work authorization.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in architecture.
• Knowledge of Revit for MEP modeling.
• Knowledge of Faro 3D scanning, Faro As-built Software, and point-cloud handling.
• Smartsheet proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Attend meetings punctually, contribute meaningfully, and communicate strategic directives and issue resolutions to Digital Construction management and project teams.
• Review project documentation and correspondence—including drawings, specifications, models, meeting materials, and RFI and submittal responses—to inform Digital Construction work.
• Coordinate and model assigned scopes in accordance with Digital Construction systems and best practices.
• Draft, quality-check, and distribute 2D and 3D deliverables, RFIs, and submittals in collaboration with project teams and in accordance with applicable systems, practices, and management review.
• Periodically provide on-site coordination and Digital Construction services, using total stations, 3D scanning, or other surveying and dimensioning tools to support coordination and gather dimensions or layout information.
• Use Revit, Dynamo, Rhino, Grasshopper, F360, Civil 3D, Recap Pro, AutoCAD, VS Code, ACC and B360 platforms, and other BIM applications to meet management expectations for schedule, efficiency, and quality-controlled implementation.
• Develop and implement R&D objectives in collaboration with others while maintaining alignment with the organization’s mission.
• Maintain accurate projections, time coding, and other administrative Digital Construction systems for oneself and team members.
• Support team members’ professional development through mentorship, guidance, leadership, and open communication.

Benefits

• 100% paid medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, and $50,000 in basic life insurance for full-time employees, beginning the first of the month following date of hire.
• 35% medical and 30% dental and vision coverage for eligible dependents.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with a 3% employer safe harbor contribution.
• Eight paid holidays each year, with no waiting period.
• Paid time off starting at 2.31 hours per week (120 hours annually), increasing each January with years of service up to a maximum of 192 hours (24 days) annually.
• Mentorship and career development opportunities.
• Annual discretionary bonus.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed