Project Engineer- University Recruiting

Swinerton•Concord, CA
•$80,000 - $90,000

About The Position

The Project Engineer supports management in achieving project profitability and schedule goals. The role handles project documentation, scheduling support, submittals, cost and labor reporting, change orders, quality management, closeout documentation, and basic Building Information Modeling (BIM) and model administration. The position requires an engineering, construction management, or architectural background (or an equivalent qualification) and is intended for candidates with 0–3 years of construction-related experience. Construction internship experience is preferred.

Requirements

  • Engineering, Construction Management, or Architectural degree; completion of a Construction Management Certificate Program; or equivalent.
  • 0–3 years of construction-related experience, or equivalent.
  • Basic understanding of construction cost accounting.
  • Basic estimating and scheduling skills.
  • Basic computer skills.
  • Ability to read and understand plans and specifications.
  • Effective organizational skills.
  • Effective written and verbal English-language communication skills.
  • Ability to use independent judgment and be self-starting.

Nice To Haves

  • Construction-related internship experience.
  • Field experience, such as work as a carpenter.
  • Drafting and advanced computer skills.
  • Knowledge of virtual construction technology systems.

Responsibilities

  • Perform all essential Entry Level/Intern Project Engineer responsibilities.
  • Attend project meetings and document them by writing minutes.
  • Set up and maintain the electronic filing system.
  • Update and maintain drawings, specifications, and logs.
  • Assist with preparing CPM schedules and updating and maintaining the master CPM schedule.
  • Evaluate and understand basic construction means and methods.
  • Maintain the site-specific safety plan and pre-task planning process, including audits, meetings, and training.
  • Distribute documents to subcontractors and maintain document logs.
  • Evaluate field problems and document PCI’s.
  • Prepare and maintain PCI logs in the CMiC system.
  • Review, analyze, and transmit submittals.
  • Prepare and maintain submittal and procurement logs.
  • Perform expediting functions.
  • Cost-code or verify correct codes on time sheets.
  • Code Accounts Payable Workflows as assigned.
  • Verify original estimate quantities for labor cost reports.
  • Report quantities in place and maintain labor cost reports.
  • Prepare and document extra work orders.
  • Review and assemble change order submittals and quantity surveys.
  • Set up and maintain a Quality Management system.
  • Maintain the progress photo album and record set drawings.
  • Compile contract closeout documents, including O&M manuals and as-builts.
  • Document punch list work.
  • Perform basic Building Information Modeling functions and model administration.
  • Complete other responsibilities as assigned.
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