Senior Project Engineer - Silicon Valley Construction (Job Site)
About The Position
At MCRT, the Senior Project Engineer assists Project Managers with planning and daily execution of high-density residential and mixed-use construction projects. The position reports to the Senior Project Manager and Project Executive. It supports project scheduling, subcontractor RFIs and contract compliance, timely completion and review of submittals, and material delivery coordination. The Senior Project Engineer also leads updates and distribution of project logs and monthly reports. The role supports project financial administration, preconstruction, project start-up and scheduling, quality, documentation, and closeout. It includes coordination with project managers, superintendents, subcontractors, suppliers, architects, engineers, and owners. The position is primarily local during the business day, with some out-of-area and overnight travel potentially expected. The employee must have a valid state-issued driver license and means of commuting between project locations and offices.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or another related field.
- Minimum of 2 years of project engineer experience.
- 4 years of construction-related trade experience.
- Leadership skills and the ability and willingness to face challenges, direct others, and address conflict effectively.
- Ability to communicate well in English, both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to create, manage, and revise schedules and related assignments based on project priorities while considering work-life activities for self and others.
- Proficiency using a personal computer and company 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.
- Valid state-issued driver license.
- Means of commuting between project locations and offices.
Nice To Haves
- Experience using Procore and Textura.
Responsibilities
- Assist project management with proactively managing project expenses, administering owner and subcontractor billings, and identifying work not covered by subcontractor scope or budget.
- 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 preparing subcontractor scopes of work, developing and distributing bid packages, and identifying and soliciting subcontractors and suppliers.
- Participate in constructability reviews of construction documentation.
- Assist with development and implementation of the site utilization plan.
- Assist the Project Manager and Superintendent in reviewing and coordinating the Project Safety and Loss Prevention and Quality Control Program.
- Manage pre-work subcontractor orientation meetings and ensure documentation is completed for each subcontractor, including 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 project 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 meetings with Architect/Engineer and owner representatives, provide information, and assist the Project Manager with progress reports and meeting minutes.
- Distribute proposal change documents to subcontractors and suppliers, assist in collecting pricing, and/or prepare change proposal requests for internal pricing review.
- Ensure clarifications, changes, directives, RFIs, and related items are updated on as-built drawings and coordinated with company supervision and subcontractors and suppliers.
- Assist with preparing and submitting owner-required closeout documents.
- Assist subcontractors and suppliers with scheduling owner-required training and documentation.
- Update and distribute project logs and monthly reports as required.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Employer-sponsored short- and long-term disability insurance
- Life and ADD insurance
- 401(k) with employer matching
- Paid time off benefits, including vacation, sick leave, and holidays
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
