Project Engineer- University Recruiting

Swinerton•Santa Clara, CA

About The Position

The Project Engineer supports management in achieving project profitability and schedule goals. The role performs project engineering responsibilities, including project documentation and coordination, schedule and cost tracking, safety and quality management, submittals, change orders, closeout, and basic Building Information Modeling and model administration. The anticipated salary range is $80,000–$90,000 annually; compensation may vary based on the candidate’s primary work location. Visa sponsorship is not available. H-1B lottery registration submission and completion of the STEM OPT I-983 training plan are considered sponsorship.

Requirements

Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or Architecture; 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 preferred.
Field experience is a plus, for example as a carpenter.
Drafting and advanced computer skills are a plus.
Knowledge of virtual construction technology systems preferred.

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 drawing, specification, and project log sets.
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 CMiC.
Review, analyze, and transmit submittals; maintain submittal and procurement logs.
Perform expediting functions.
Cost-code or verify correct codes on timesheets and 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 a 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.