Project Engineer

Stanford Health Care•Menlo Park, CA

19d•Onsite

About The Position

The Project Engineer supports Facilities Engineering–Infrastructure at Stanford Health Care, helping plan, coordinate, and document capital and infrastructure projects across hospital, ambulatory, and administrative spaces. The role supports projects from early planning through completion and commissioning, helping maintain safe, reliable facilities that support patient care. Based onsite at the Menlo Park facility, with work at the Palo Alto campus and nearby facilities, the position coordinates work in active, occupied healthcare environments. It partners with a Project Manager and works with contractors, architects, vendors, Facilities teams, internal staff, stakeholders, and end users. Responsibilities include coordinating project meetings, site walks, shutdowns, schedules, and construction documentation, as well as maintaining communication and document-control systems. The position also provides initial review of pay applications, change orders, and other construction documents, and performs other project engineering and project management-related duties as assigned. Candidates must meet Stanford Health Care’s C-I-CARE expectations for patient- and family-centered interactions.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university; a degree in a work-related field is required, with Architecture, Engineering, or Construction Management identified as relevant fields. Relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree, in addition to the experience requirements.
Two or more years of related experience in construction, design, or construction management.
Knowledge of and ability to use project-management tools.
Knowledge of CAD, CAFM, estimating, cost control, scheduling, construction administration, quality control, and writing and place planning.
Knowledge of technical and professional requirements in healthcare delivery, architecture, building design, and construction.
Knowledge of project management, accounting, construction design and methods, building materials, sustainability, mechanical and electrical construction, cost estimation, building codes and standards, and contract administration.
Knowledge of OSHPD forms, applications, fees, permits, tests, and inspection forms.
Knowledge of RFI, PCO, submittal, and invoicing processes.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite business software applications.
Ability to organize and complete project documentation and read drawings and schematics.
Ability to plan, organize, prioritize, and complete work within deadlines with accuracy and attention to detail.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with, and gain the cooperation of, people at all levels inside and outside Stanford Health Care.

Nice To Haves

Three to five years of experience in construction, engineering, or mechanical systems; experience in healthcare or another 24/7 environment is a strong plus.
PMP (Project Management Professional) certification or CAPM (Certified Associate in Project Management) certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Support planning, design reviews, site walks, and commissioning for multiple capital and infrastructure upgrade projects.
Coordinate with contractors, end users, and Facilities on shutdowns and work in active, occupied spaces.
Meet regularly with project participants to track construction project status at all stages.
Prepare meeting agendas as needed, record meeting minutes, and distribute summaries of discussions and approved actions.
Scan, distribute, and file project documents—including designs, drawings, specifications, estimates, and correspondence—in the appropriate archival repository.
Verify and correct project-related documentation where needed.
Maintain organized, accurate, clear, and complete document-control and distribution systems, processes, and procedures.
Maintain ongoing communication with construction and contractor management teams, vendors, stakeholders, and end users.
Provide initial review of pay applications, change orders, and other incoming construction documents.
Maintain project schedules, construction reports, meeting records, and document control across project-management platforms and SharePoint.
Perform other project engineering and project management-related duties, as well as incidental duties, as needed or assigned.