Project Engineer - Interior Specialties

Hoffman Construction • Sunnyvale, CA

89d • $76,500 - $95,000

About The Position

The Project Engineer will work within the Engineering Department and be assigned to support Hoffman Specialty Contracting, Inc. (HSC), Hoffman's self-performed interior specialties affiliate company. The position will report to the VP of Operations and President of HSC and will work closely with the HSC Project Superintendent and HSC Project Manager. They will collaborate closely with design professionals, clients, vendors, and subcontractors to address complex coordination issues. As the front line for identifying and resolving technical challenges, the HSC Project Engineer plays a critical role in ensuring smooth project execution. This position will be based entirely on the project site, with project locations varying from city to city or state to state. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in project engineering, interior framing, drywall, acoustical ceilings, interior finishes, structural engineering, project management, and experience working with an interior specialties' contractor. This expertise is essential in addressing the unique challenges that arise in managing the interior specialties scope on a project, making them an asset to the team in navigating technical problems and ensuring that quality standards are met.

Requirements

• Proficient in Windows and Microsoft Office 365 (Excel, Word, Outlook, Power Point and Teams) and understand working within a computer network.
• Experience with project management software such as Prolog, Procore, E-Builder, Bluebeam, Microsoft Project, and Primavera Project Planner (P6).
• Experience with design software such as AutoCAD, Revit and Navisworks.
• Training in design and construction document reading, design specifications, survey theory and techniques.
• Experience in organizing technical data in a neat and accurate method. Familiar with CSI specification system for construction.
• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of all aspects of construction.
• Highly developed visual observation and interpretation skills.
• Ability to work well and maintain a cooperative attitude through high-pressure situations.
• Excellent time-management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritize work while frequently interrupted by phone calls and questions on work in progress.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills with an ability to develop strong interpersonal relationships.
• Ability to work closely with a variety of trade and craft people in a field work situation. Patience and professionalism are essential.
• Must be a dedicated team player with the ability to collaborate with various personnel within and across departments and at all levels of leadership.
• The work schedule must be flexible to allow extended hours or off-shift work to accommodate changing construction schedule and sequences.

Responsibilities

• Run meetings involving area managers, design team members, multiple subcontractors, and client representatives.
• Interface between area managers, multiple vendors, and/or subcontractors to help resolve field coordination items.
• Interpret design, construction documents, technical manuals, and quantifying materials required for construction from the documents.
• Coordinate all interior specialty scope elements with the overall architectural, and structural elements and MEP elements within project design.
• Organize and facilitate training of the client's personnel in the operations and maintenance of interior specialty elements and systems.
• Review and process submittal information and coordinate between multiple submittals to ensure the accuracy and functionality of each component of the various elements and systems.
• Generate, receive, and distribute requests for information (RFI).
• Receive and distribute change documents issued by other team members.
• Field survey layout of control lines and benchmarks.
• Serve as the technical advisor at onsite field construction office.
• Ability to coordinate architectural, structural, and MEP systems within the project's overall interior design.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Generous retirement program
• Highly competitive pay
• Free primary healthcare for employees and their families through dedicated healthcare clinics
• Opportunities for team building and community events

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Specialty Trade Contractors
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees