Project Engineer

XL Construction•San Francisco, CA

19d

About The Position

Project Engineers assist the Project Manager and Superintendent with planning and the daily execution of construction projects. They help projects run effectively and smoothly by managing submittal approvals, coordinating timely material delivery, maintaining logs, schedules, and budgets, and supporting project safety initiatives. The role calls for flexible, adaptable team players with strong communication, task-management, and client-service skills. Project Engineers support procurement, subcontractor selection, project documentation, field quality control, scheduling, and project close-out. They also help maintain positive relationships with the project team, clients, owners’ representatives, design teams, subcontractors, and other stakeholders. They may be responsible for training or mentoring interns and are expected to uphold professionalism, ethics, and company safety policies.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Fundamental knowledge of basic construction materials and methods.
Basic understanding of technical and business aspects of construction project management.
Understanding of the building permit approval process.
Ability to learn and master required technology and software applications, including MS Office Suite, MS Project, Primavera, Egnyte, BlueBeam, and Procore.
Strong interpersonal communication skills.
OSHA 10 Certification.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in the construction industry is desired.
Experience with healthcare, science and technology, corporate office, or education construction projects is preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform outreach to trade partners to promote project opportunities, generate interest, and increase bid coverage.
Participate in subcontractor buyout and selection.
Perform project management responsibilities with Project Manager oversight, including writing and administering subcontracts and exhibits, preparing cost forecasts, leading meetings and job walks, and coordinating quality control.
Participate in project procurement.
Participate in OAC meetings and prepare accurate, timely meeting minutes.
Estimate change orders and request pricing for PCCs and EWAs.
Lead document control, including distributing plans, specifications, drawings, and permits, and maintaining the drawing revision log.
Evaluate, prepare, and distribute RFIs.
Gather, prepare, review, and distribute submittals.
Maintain accurate logs and records of related activities.
Monitor, measure, inspect, and report on work put in place in the field, including SPW.
Perform quality control activities for installed materials and systems.
Assist with resolving challenges in the field.
Develop and maintain positive relationships with the project team, client, owner’s representative, design team, subcontractors, and others.
Support the Superintendent in managing and updating the project schedule.
Manage punch-list and close-out processes, including warranty, O&M, and as-built documentation.
Take responsibility for intern training or mentoring assignments.
Promote professionalism and ethics.
Ensure XL safety policies and procedures are in place and practiced.