Project Engineer II

Stanford Health Care•Stanford, CA

21h•$61 - $81•Onsite

About The Position

The Project Engineer II is an experienced individual contributor who independently manages advanced project engineering and project controls for healthcare construction and infrastructure projects. The role is a technical and coordination resource for Project Managers and Construction Managers, with responsibility for complex document control, cost and schedule tracking, regulatory documentation, and cross-functional coordination throughout the project lifecycle. The position supports projects with significant scale, regulatory complexity, and stakeholder sensitivity in active healthcare environments, while ensuring alignment with Stanford Health Care standards, safety requirements, and regulatory obligations. It also provides technical guidance to junior project engineering staff. This is a full-time, onsite, day-shift position with an eight-hour schedule at Stanford Health Care in Palo Alto, California. The role requires a bachelor's degree and at least four years of progressively responsible construction project engineering, construction administration, or project controls experience. A degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field is preferred; relevant experience in lieu of a degree may be considered in addition to the experience requirements.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; relevant experience in lieu of a degree may be considered in addition to the experience requirements.
At least four years of progressively responsible experience in construction project engineering, construction administration, or project controls.
Advanced knowledge of construction documentation workflows, including RFIs, submittals, change management, pay applications, and project closeout.
Working knowledge of healthcare construction regulatory requirements, including HCAI documentation and testing and inspection processes.
Strong understanding of construction cost tracking, change order evaluation, and financial documentation review.
Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, schedules, and technical documentation.
Ability to identify risks, inconsistencies, and coordination issues and escalate them appropriately to project leadership.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare clear correspondence, reports, and meeting documentation.
Ability to collaborate effectively with diverse internal and external stakeholders in a fast-paced, occupied healthcare environment.
Ability to use emerging technologies, including AI-enabled productivity tools, digital document management systems, and project management platforms.
High level of organization, attention to detail, and accountability when managing sensitive project information.
Ability to manage multiple competing deadlines and shifting priorities.
Commitment to Stanford Health Care's C-I-CARE standards and patient-centered interactions.

Nice To Haves

Degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
Experience supporting healthcare, laboratory, or other complex occupied-facility projects.
PMP (Project Management Professional) or CAPM (Certified Associate in Project Management) certification.

Responsibilities

Independently manage construction project documentation from design through closeout, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with Stanford Health Care policies and procedures.
Lead coordination, tracking, and resolution of RFIs, submittals, shop drawings, substitutions, and document revisions; ensure timely responses and clear records of decisions.
Review contractor pay applications, change order proposals, and supporting cost documentation for scope alignment, quantities, and contractual compliance before approval.
Maintain and analyze project cost logs, change order registers, and commitment tracking; identify potential cost exposures and communicate risks to project and construction management leadership.
Support schedule coordination by reviewing contractor schedules, tracking milestones, identifying conflicts, and assisting with mitigation planning alongside project leadership.
Coordinate and document project meetings, including preparing agendas, recording decisions and action items, and distributing accurate minutes promptly.
Support regulatory documentation and readiness activities, including HCAI submissions, testing and inspection documentation, and coordination with Inspectors of Record under project leadership direction.
Coordinate with architects, engineers, contractors, vendors, Facilities Services partners, and internal stakeholders on scope alignment, access, and operational planning.
Provide technical guidance and workflow support to Project Engineers, reinforcing documentation standards, regulatory compliance, and consistent project controls practices.
Contribute to continuous improvement through templates, standard operating procedures, and lessons learned.
Support safety, quality, and regulatory compliance while delivering projects in active healthcare environments.
Follow Stanford Health Care's C-I-CARE standards and patient-experience pillars in interactions with patients, families, and colleagues.