Project Engineer

STAPLES CONSTRUCTION COMPANY INC•Ventura, CA

63d•$75,000 - $90,000•Onsite

About The Position

Staples Construction is growing and seeking a full-time Project Engineer for their Ventura, CA office. This role is crucial as the link between the jobsite, office, design team, and project ownership. The Project Engineer will provide contract administration support, manage document control, lead processes for submittals, RFIs, and change orders, interpret drawings and specifications, develop subcontracts, assist in quality control, track labor, materials, and equipment, procure permits, and ensure the integrity of the project plan. A deep understanding of all project details is required to ensure objectives are met on time and within budget. Field experience of at least 1 year (internships count) is preferred.

Requirements

Ability to represent the company in a professional manner.
Great communication skills – ability to communicate expectations and ensure accountability to those expectations.
Knowledge and understanding of construction and engineering related processes, as well as industry practices.
Knowledge and understanding of the roles and interdependence between the contractor, designer, owner and construction manager.
Knowledge, thorough understanding, and management of construction documentation (contracts, change orders, submittments, RFIs, etc.).
Excellent communication, organizational and supervisory skills.
Proficient use of Word, Excel, Outlook, Adobe, and PowerPoint software.
Effective verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to build and maintain effective interpersonal relationships.
Ability to demonstrate the competencies of achieving results, initiative, teamwork and analytical thinking.
Commitment to honesty, integrity, quality of work and customer satisfaction.
Must be organized, disciplined, and have excellent planning skills.
Must have an unrestricted driver’s license.
Bachelor degree in Construction Management, Construction Engineering, Architecture or related from an accredited four-year university or college; OR, Minimum of 4 years work experience in construction field with specific knowledge and experience managing submittals, RFIs, meeting minutes, and other items listed above.
Work experience on US based projects.

Nice To Haves

Skills with project management and scheduling database software preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop a full understanding of the scope and interdependence of all contract documents.
Observe and record jobsite activity in accordance with required contractual frequency.
Manage effective document control mechanisms for the project to ensure that work is performed in accordance with contract documents.
Work with Project Manager to prepare, administer, and process subcontracts.
Work with Project Manager to evaluate change order requests including design changes, specifications and drawing releases and reports status.
Assist Project Manager and Superintendent in planning work schedule and arranging for assignment of project personnel, if requested.
Advise Project Manager of potential problems, work interferences, and schedule difficulties and assist in circumventing/resolving such problems as required.
Work with Project Manager to evaluate submittals of shop drawings, material data and samples and facilitates appropriate action based upon contract specifications.
Process and track submittals through Contract Manager for upcoming jobs.
Work with Project Manager to review and process as-built drawings to ensure that all changes during the course of construction are recorded.
Review the project schedule and assist Superintendent and Scheduler in the maintenance of it as requested.
Participate in schedule development related to submittments and long lead items.
Prioritize contract release to meet schedule.
Manage the request for information (RFI) process in order to facilitate the timely exchange of information between designer, owner, and contractor.
Assist Project Manager in the maintenance of effective cost control mechanisms for the project.
Complete project close out requirements in accordance with contract documents.
Coordinate meeting agendas, prepare minutes and follow up on action items.
Represent company/project in meetings with clients, subcontractors and consultants as required and directed.
Ensure meeting minutes are accurate and timely.
Compose and/or edit letters, memos, reports, and procedures as required.
Work with Project Manager and Superintendents to collect, evaluate, and approve subcontractor invoices and prepare contractor application for payment.
Track and collect payment lien releases as required.
Administer quality control program as outlined in the project procedures manual.
Become familiar with safety requirements of the project and monitor compliance.
Utilize safe work practices and follow directives, policies and procedures for assisting and maintaining a healthy and safe work environment.
Maintain effective and professional relationships with owners, architects, engineers and contractors.
Act as a liaison between Owners, Architect, Subcontractors, Project Management, home office management, and other departments.
Assist with bidding including the following: responsibility may include creating and verifying the subcontractor invitation list, ensuring a minimum of three subs per trade, establishing and qualifying the list of subcontractors to bid on respective jobs, distributing instruction to bidders, follow up and receipt of bids and breakdown of scope and cost.
Perform additional assignments per Supervisor.