Senior Project Engineer- OC
About The Position
The Senior Project Engineer assists the Project Manager with planning and the daily execution of construction projects. The role is responsible for assigned aspects of the project schedule, including managing submittal approvals, coordinating timely material deliveries, and maintaining schedules and budgets. As delegated by the Project Manager, the Senior Project Engineer manages and coordinates subcontractor compliance with the Contract Documents. The position supports project financial management, preconstruction, project start-up and scheduling, administration, coordination, and close-out. It also promotes strong customer relationships, company values, leadership, and employee development. Most work takes place at job sites, in an office trailer or existing structure. Employees working outside these areas must wear appropriate personal protective equipment as required by company safety policies and weather conditions. The project team or individual may need to relocate to other geographic work locations as necessary.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field, with 2 to 4 years of experience preferred; alternatively, 5 to 6 years of progressive construction-related trade experience.
- Demonstrated leadership skills, including the ability and willingness to face challenges, direct others, and address conflict effectively.
- Ability to create, manage, and revise schedules and related assignments according to project priorities while considering work-life activities for self and others.
- Ability to organize people, tools, and equipment and plan and manage multiple activities to achieve desired results.
- Ability to make decisions under tight deadlines, sometimes with incomplete information.
- Commitment to quality, including evaluating and improving project-related processes, using customer input, and meeting or exceeding internal and external customer expectations.
- Integrity and support for company values and employees, with a continued focus on meeting or exceeding customer requirements and expectations.
- Proficiency using a personal computer and company communication tools, including email, internet, and Microsoft products such as Word, Excel, Office, and Outlook.
Responsibilities
- Support project budget management by controlling expenses, administering owner and subcontractor billings, identifying work outside subcontractor scopes or budgets, and supporting cost and schedule completion.
- Establish procedures for controlling contract drawings and initiate set-up of the job management system.
- Assist with scopes of work and bid package development, solicit subcontractors and suppliers, and participate in constructability reviews.
- Assist with development of the site utilization plan and review and coordinate the Loss Prevention, Sustainability Action Plan (SAP), and Quality Control Program.
- Manage pre-work subcontractor orientation meetings and ensure documentation is completed, including information on material deliveries and site-specific safety, sustainability, and quality control.
- Manage the submittal log and coordinate submittals and coordination drawings with subcontractors and the Superintendent.
- Review and process submittal data and shop drawings to expedite project schedules and ensure timely material delivery.
- Conduct preconstruction meetings with subcontractors, with assistance from the Project Manager and/or Superintendent.
- Serve as onsite quality manager for assigned trades by verifying subcontractor deliveries against 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 proposed change documents to subcontractors and suppliers, collect pricing, and/or prepare change proposal requests for internal pricing review.
- Ensure clarifications, changes, directives, RFIs, and other updates are reflected in as-built drawings and coordinated with company supervision and subcontractors and suppliers.
- Submit owner-required close-out documents and assist subcontractors and suppliers with scheduling required owner training and documentation.
- Build effective relationships with customers, the design team, subcontractors, suppliers, and user groups to support company values and meet or exceed customer expectations.
- Participate in industry, client, and community relations to enhance the company’s image.
- Promote the company Creed and communicate its vision and purpose through Service, Talent, and Choices.
- Model and promote professional behavior.
- Participate in career development through on-the-job training, attend operations classroom training, and assist in developing the Project Engineer.
- Perform other related duties as needed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
