Project Engineer / Assistant Project Manager

MAAS Companies • Murrieta, CA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Murrieta Valley Unified School District is seeking a Project Engineer / Assistant Project Manager to support a Project Manager on the owner's side. This role is crucial for keeping paperwork and field operations moving across multiple construction projects simultaneously. The district faces significant facility needs, including numerous roof leaks and aging HVAC systems, along with the need to modernize classrooms and labs. Projects will encompass roofs, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, safety systems, and modernization across various campuses. The position requires managing requests for information, submittals, shop drawings, meeting minutes, schedule updates, budget tracking, contractor payment applications, change order paperwork, inspection coordination, daily reports, punch lists, and closeout files. Construction often occurs during summer breaks or while children are present on campus, demanding efficient project management to meet deadlines.

Requirements

• 2 to 5 years of experience supporting construction projects, preferably on the owner or construction management side; general contractor experience is acceptable.
• A bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, architecture, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Experience handling requests for information, submittals, and change order paperwork.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
• Proficiency in Procore or similar systems, Bluebeam, Microsoft Project or Primavera, and Excel.
• Clear and effective written communication skills.
• Ability to work on a campus with children present and adhere to associated rules.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with K-12 school construction and Division of the State Architect projects.
• Experience with summer shutdown work (projects completed between June and August).
• Experience with modernization and deferred maintenance projects, not solely new construction.
• Experience with roofing, HVAC, or electrical infrastructure projects.
• OSHA 30 or OSHA 10 certification.
• Residing in or near southwest Riverside County.

Responsibilities

• Logging, routing, tracking, and chasing requests for information, submittals, and shop drawings.
• Maintaining meeting minutes and the project record to ensure a single version of agreements.
• Updating schedules and three-week look-aheads, flagging potential delays.
• Tracking budgets, processing contractor payment applications, and managing change order paperwork.
• Coordinating inspections and associated forms, including those for the Division of the State Architect.
• Maintaining daily reports, site photos, and the field record.
• Managing punch lists, warranty documents, operating manuals, and the closeout file.
• Overseeing multiple projects across several campuses simultaneously and tracking their status.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance at low cost.
• 401k plan.
• Three weeks of paid time off (PTO).
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) at no cost, with a 3% Safe Harbor contribution vested on day one.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree