Multifamily Construction Project Engineer - Alameda, CA

Next Phase Construction, Inc.•Alameda, CA

5h•$41 - $53

About The Position

The Project Engineer is responsible for supporting the construction team in managing the project to achieve execution of the Prime Contract and job completion on time and on budget. The Project Engineer is expected to perform duties in accordance with the Company’s Core Values, Business Ethics, Employee Conduct, and Confidentiality policies while maintaining professionalism with owners, consultants, labor representatives, and public agencies.

Requirements

1-3 years of experience supporting construction processes
Basic knowledge of:
Construction Document design process
Plan Check and Permitting Process
Bidding, addendum, and contract award process
Change order process
Common construction equipment and techniques
Common construction materials and systems
Contract provisions and contract administration
Cost savings vs. Value Engineering and such efforts and methodology during various stages of design
Construction process
Estimates and estimating
General computer usage with emphasis in Microsoft Office
Jobsite safety
Various components of “front end” specifications for construction contract documents
Ability to read blueprints & understand various stages of drawings & specs.
Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistics, and fundamentals geometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
Understand A/E & other consultant contracts
Understand roles & responsibilities of team members
Valid driver’s license and ability to drive
Ability to work in an outdoor environment, including in inclement weather.
Ability to work beyond regular work hours may be required to meet project deadlines.

Responsibilities

Create and maintain construction schedule (Assist)
Create and maintain construction budget (Assist)
Obtain and maintain all required project permits
Obtain and qualify all subcontractor bids
Work with PM in issuing subcontractor contracts
Manage General Conditions
Manage project reports
Manage meeting agendas and minutes
Mange the submittal and RFI process
Manage and qualify any proposed change orders
General support of project daily needs
Coordinate with city on inspection, project delivery, etc.
Coordinate and communicate with ownership on process of project
Assemble submittal packages to various jurisdictions (Assist)
Effectively communicate with building staff, inspectors and officials, contractors, design consultants, owners, bankers and investors
Assemble back up material as needed & package in an orderly manner for approval, etc. (Assist)
Request and track bids (Assist)
Expedite review of RFIs, submittals etc. (Assist)
Log and track RFIs, PCOs, submittals, correspondence and other project documents (Assist)
Comply with company policies and administrative procedures
Coordinate procurement and review of all close out documents (Assist)
Develop & update construction schedule (Assist)
Develop & update Master Schedule (Assist)
Read Blueprints & understand various stages of drawings & specs.
Take project progress photos and videos
Facilitate material procurement internally and externally with subcontractors to meet construction schedule