Construction - Project Engineer

Onni Group of Companies • Los Angeles, CA

21h • $80,000 - $115,000

About The Position

The Project Engineer leads management of construction documents and processes throughout construction projects, including drawings, RFIs, submittals, reports, procurement, and change orders. The role coordinates between Project Management and Superintendent staff regarding design, procurement, schedules, field issues, and other construction matters.

The position supports all phases of construction projects, from preconstruction and estimating through coordination, execution, and closeout. It reports to the Superintendent / Project Manager and works closely with assistant project managers, superintendents, field staff, subcontractors, design consultants, third parties, city officials, utility companies, and other Onni departments.

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 phases of construction projects, 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, and 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 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

• Benefits package options including PPO, HSA, and HMO plans, with per-pay costs described as no cost to $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