Construction - Project Engineer

Onni Group • Los Angeles, CA

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About The Position

The Project Engineer supports all phases of multi-family construction projects, from preconstruction and estimating through coordination, execution, and closeout. The role manages construction documents and project processes, including drawings, RFIs, submittals, reports, procurement, and change orders. It coordinates information and work between project management and superintendent staff on design, procurement, scheduling, field issues, and other construction matters.

The Project Engineer reports to the Superintendent / Project Manager and works with assistant project managers, superintendents, field staff, subcontractors, design consultants, third parties, city officials, utility companies, and other Onni departments. The position also supports site activities, procurement, project tracking, safety reviews, and punch-list completion.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree or higher in Project Management or a related field.
• 3–5 years of multi-family construction experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of construction and building codes.
• Proficiency in MS Project, MS Outlook, MS Word, MS Excel, MS Windows, and Bluebeam.

Responsibilities

• Support all project phases, from preconstruction and estimating through coordination, execution, and closeout.
• Assist with quantity takeoffs, the buyout process, and preparation of scopes of work.
• Support cost estimating, budget development, and value engineering.
• Research and prequalify vendors and subcontractors.
• Manage document control for drawings, specifications, and supplemental information.
• Coordinate and attend project meetings; prepare and distribute meeting minutes.
• Process RFIs and submittals using project management software.
• Track material lead times and procurement status.
• Attend coordination meetings and follow up on action items.
• Process permits and city approvals as required.
• Assist with tracking and managing change orders.
• Build and maintain tracking logs for permits, contracts, change orders, procurement, RFIs, submittals, punch lists, and other project items.
• Serve as a point of contact for field staff, subcontractors, design consultants, third parties, city officials, utility companies, and other Onni departments.
• Support Superintendents in overseeing site activities and communicating with subcontractors.
• Process purchase orders and track deliveries.
• Document site issues, design changes, and potential cost impacts.
• Participate in site safety reviews.
• Create and maintain punch lists and deficiency lists.
• Coordinate site visits from consultants and third parties.
• Perform other duties as required.

Benefits

• Choice of PPO, HSA, and HMO health benefits packages, with stated per-pay costs of no cost, $11, $44, or $103.
• Three weeks of PTO.
• Annual education allowance of up to $1,000.
• Referral program.
• Residential housing discount after one year of continuous employment.
• Friends and family rates for company hotel properties.
• 401(k) match.

What This Job Offers

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