Project Engineer (K-12)

Cumming Group•San Jose, CA

About The Position

At Cumming Group, you will work on some of the world's most exciting projects in a dynamic environment where your success is measured by the impact you make. We are one of the fastest-growing project and cost management consultancies in the United States, as reflected in our top 10 rankings in ENR. With over 60 offices globally, an extremely diverse project portfolio, and double-digit year-over-year revenue growth, the opportunities to make your mark are limitless! Cumming Group is seeking a Project Engineer to join our Bay Area Project Management Department with a specific focus on our K-12 Project Portfolio. This position will be expected to support a Senior Project Manager or Project Manager with project administration on project sites and/or Cumming Group office. The Project Engineer is responsible for coordinating and tracking all related documents, representing the contractor out in the field, helping tradesmen interpret the job's designs, ensuring the job is constructed according to the project plans, and assisting project controls, including budgeting, scheduling, and planning.

Requirements

Experience with design & bid formulation and project phase scheduling.
Experience with the Addenda and Bid process.
Ability to facilitate site meetings and prepare meeting minutes.
Ability to communicate with various stakeholders, internal and external to the company.
Demonstrate an understanding of how project documentation impacts the project flow.
Ability to read blueprints.
Utilize effective written and oral communication skills.
Understand how your role contributes to the organization's goals.
Deliver quality work product by role modeling organizational core values.
Hold self accountable to individual and team goals.
Consistently communicate and collaborate with team members and clients.
Build relationships with peers, leaders, and clients.
Proactively participate in self-development to continually enhance current skills and build new skills required to excel at the current role and prepare for career progression
Ability to multitask, prioritize, and work efficiently.
Demonstrate sound judgement and logical decision-making skills.
Ability to perform at high levels in a fast-paced, ever-changing work environment.
Rely on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job.

Nice To Haves

Education: Bachelor's Degree in Project Management, Engineering, or related field, a combination of education and work experience will also be considered in lieu of a degree.
Experience: 2+ years of experience in project-based construction

Responsibilities

Assist the top Project Manager on site in the formulation of the design, bid, and Project phase scheduling of the assigned project(s).
Provide update/status reporting for work in progress, including costs and schedules.
Assist in the Addenda and Bid process.
Administer Project sub-contracts.
Under the supervision of Project Manager(s), facilitate job site meetings and prepare meeting minutes.
Maintain accurate records.
Under the supervision of Project Manager(s), conduct close-out activities and assist with building occupancy.
Assist the project management team with various parts of the project, such as constructability review, value engineering, pay app reviews, schedule development, FF&E program development, and execution.
Assist in formulating the design, bid, and project phase of scheduling.
Assist in the Addenda and Bid process.
Under the supervision of Project Manager, conduct pre-bid and job start meetings.
Monitor contract compliance and report concerns to the Project Manager.
Under the supervision of the Project Manager, facilitate job site meetings and prepare meeting minutes.
Oversee approvals from applicable government agencies that are received and documented.
Under the supervision of the Project Manager, conduct close-out activities and assist with building occupancy.
Prepares field reporting for review by the Project Manager.
Perform the QA/QC process.
Review change orders for completeness and conformance to company and client standards.
Review RFIs/Submittals for completeness before distribution to the design team.
Provide basic CPM scheduling and budget management.
Review and maintain As-Built drawings.