Project Engineer/Assistant Project Manager

Destination Homes • Sandy, UT

16d • Onsite

About The Position

This position provides on-site administrative and technical support to the project management team, assisting in managing all phases of multifamily construction projects. The role involves planning, scheduling, and coordinating detailed phases of project work, gaining additional project management experience for more complex and larger projects. The individual will make design, engineering, and construction recommendations, adaptations, and modifications, and implement cost-saving measures without compromising quality or safety standards. Responsibilities include reviewing contract terms, identifying potential risks and developing mitigation strategies, and assisting the project management team in properly documenting all construction activities. The role also supports project buyout, change orders, RFIs, submittals, plan revisions, procurement schedules, schedule creation and updating, and attending project meetings. Additionally, the position involves providing guidance and support to team members and accounting for subcontractor schedule and cost impacts.

Requirements

• Strong knowledge of construction methods, materials, and techniques.
• Great leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in construction software and tools such as Procore, Bluebeam, Yardi, MS Office, etc.
• Familiarity with building codes, regulations, and safety standards.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage time effectively.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Timeliness and dependability are required for this position.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, or a related field is preferred.
• 3+ years of multifamily construction experience preferred.
• 3+ years of experience in podium multifamily construction is preferred.
• Successful experience in multifamily construction project management preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-site administrative and technical support to the project management team.
• Review shop drawings and submittals for compliance with plans and specifications and send them to the architect for review.
• Return reviewed submittals to subcontractors and maintain submittal log within Procore or other project software.
• Create RFIs based upon design discrepancies and send them to the architect for review.
• Coordinate RFI answers with architects, subcontractors and project team to assess schedule and budget implications.
• Update and issue construction drawings to include any design changes, RFI responses, and as-builts.
• Review drawings and construction to assure compliance with plans and specifications.
• Prepare proposals and cost estimates, track and evaluate project progress, budgets, and recommend changes.
• Assist in budget creation and monitoring, as well as job cost reports.
• Assist in resolving any issues that arise during construction.
• Follow safety rules, guidelines and standards for all projects.
• Assist in managing all phases of multifamily construction projects.
• Plan, schedule, conduct, and/or coordinate detailed phases of assigned project work.
• Work closely with Project Managers to gain additional project management experience for more complex and larger projects.
• Make design, engineering, and construction recommendations, adaptations and modifications.
• Implement cost-saving measures without compromising quality or safety standards.
• Review contract terms and conditions to ensure compliance with project requirements.
• Identify potential risks and develop risk mitigation strategies.
• Assist project management team in properly documenting all construction activities.
• Assists the Project Manager with project buyout as directed.
• Documents all change orders, RFIs, submittals, plan revisions, and properly save them within the designated project software.
• Assist in developing a procurement schedule and integrate it with the project team.
• Assist in schedule creation and updating.
• Attend all project meetings such as Subcontractor meetings, OAC meetings, project team meetings, and maintain all meeting minutes for each meeting.
• Provide guidance, support, and feedback to team members to facilitate their professional development.
• Account for all possible subcontractor schedule and cost impacts.
• Assist the Project Manager in creating and managing subcontract agreements, purchase orders, etc.
• Assist the Project Manager, Job Cost Accountant, and project team in preparing and reviewing monthly pay applications.
• All other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level