Senior Project Engineer (Education)

Harris & Associates•Riverside, CA

2d•$95,000 - $110,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Harris & Associates’ Education team partners with K-12 school districts, community colleges, and universities to plan, design, and manage programs, including facility modernization and expansion, safety and sustainability infrastructure improvements, and specialized spaces such as laboratories, research centers, and classrooms. The Senior Project Engineer supports project delivery by assisting the Project Manager and providing administrative and technical oversight at project sites. The role works under the supervision of the Project/Construction Manager. The position supports schedule and budget performance, cost and schedule oversight, work consistency with plans and specifications and contract documents, project reporting, documentation, meeting coordination, and resolution of project matters. The company describes a collaborative environment and offers mentorship, on-the-job training, Harris University, an annual staff summit, and social and team-building events. The role is advertised with flexible hybrid/remote work plans.

Requirements

At least three years of professional experience in a similar construction role or position.
BS/BA degree in construction, engineering, or architecture; four years of qualifying experience beyond the stated minimum may substitute for the required education.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint) and SharePoint.
Experience using Bluebeam and Adobe software for document reviews and markups.
Ability to work in a team environment.
Ability to take initiative and make sound decisions.
Ability to effectively manage daily work effort.
Good verbal and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience with change orders and supporting documentation.
Previous experience with educational projects.
Experience working on a large client program.
Experience working on multiple projects simultaneously.
Experience with Prolog, Trimble Unity Construct (formerly e-Builder), Proliance, or other PMIS systems.
Experience with Adobe Acrobat Sign (formerly Adobe E-Sign).

Responsibilities

Support the Project Manager in keeping projects on time and within budget.
Provide administrative and technical oversight at the project site.
Prepare, edit, and/or distribute project-specific status reports to the owner.
Oversee adherence to cost and schedule.
Identify work for consistency with plans, specifications, and contract documents.
Prepare and edit project documents and reports.
Develop and distribute timely meeting agendas and minutes.
Assist with resolving project matters and issues.
Assist with managing documentation, document control and filing, meeting agendas and minutes, RFIs, submittals, change orders, reporting, and progress payments.