Senior Project Engineer - Silicon Valley Construction (Job Site)
About The Position
The Senior Project Engineer assists Project Managers with planning and the day-to-day execution of high-density residential and mixed-use construction projects. The role reports to the Senior Project Manager and Project Executive and supports project schedules, subcontractor requests for information, contract compliance, submittal review and approval, and timely material delivery. The position also leads the updating and distribution of project logs and monthly reports. The role supports project financial administration, preconstruction, project start-up and scheduling, onsite quality coordination, meetings and reporting, change documentation, as-built drawings, and project closeout. It requires coordinating with subcontractors, suppliers, the Superintendent, architects, engineers, owners, and company project leadership. The position is based at a project job site; commuting between project locations and offices is required, and primarily local business-day travel is expected, with some out-of-area and overnight travel possible.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or another related field.
- Minimum of 2 years of project engineer experience and 4 years of construction-related trade experience.
- Valid state-issued driver license.
- Provide a means of commuting between project locations and offices.
- Ability to communicate well in English, both verbally and in writing.
- Leadership skills, including willingness and ability to face challenges, direct others, and address conflict effectively.
- Ability to create, manage, or revise schedules and related assignments according to project priorities while considering work-life activities for self and others.
- Proficiency using a personal computer and communication tools, including email, the Internet, and Microsoft Office products such as Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- Knowledge and experience using project management and scheduling software.
- Excellent leadership, communication, interpersonal, and computer skills.
- Ability to organize people, tools, and equipment and plan and manage multiple activities to achieve results.
- Ability to make decisions under tight deadlines, sometimes with incomplete information.
- Travel is primarily local during the business day; some out-of-area and overnight travel may be expected.
Nice To Haves
- Experience using Procore and Textura.
Responsibilities
- Assist project management in controlling project expenses, administering owner and subcontractor billings, and identifying work outside subcontractor scopes or budgets.
- Support project office functions needed to complete projects on schedule and within budget.
- Establish procedures for controlling contract drawings and initiate setup of the job management system.
- Assist with subcontractor scopes of work, bid packages, and identifying and soliciting subcontractors and suppliers.
- Participate in constructability reviews of construction documentation.
- Assist in developing and implementing the site utilization plan.
- Assist the Project Manager and Superintendent with review and coordination of project safety, loss prevention, and quality control programs.
- Manage pre-work subcontractor orientation meetings and ensure required documentation is completed, including information on material deliveries and site-specific safety and quality issues.
- Manage submittal and RFI logs and coordinate and distribute drawings with subcontractors and the Superintendent.
- Review and process submittal data and shop drawings to help expedite schedules and ensure timely material delivery.
- Serve as onsite quality manager for assigned trades, scheduling and verifying that subcontractor deliveries meet approved submittal requirements.
- Attend and participate in meetings with architect/engineer and owner representatives; provide information and assist with progress reports and meeting minutes.
- Distribute proposal change documents to subcontractors and suppliers, collect pricing, and/or prepare change proposal requests for internal pricing review.
- Ensure clarifications, changes, directives, and RFIs are updated on as-built drawings and coordinated with company supervision and subcontractors and suppliers.
- Assist in preparing and submitting owner-required closeout documents.
- Assist subcontractors and suppliers with scheduling owner-required training and documentation.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Employer-sponsored short- and long-term disability insurance
- Employer-sponsored life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
- 401(k) with employer matching
- Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
