Sr Project Engineer

XL Construction•Milpitas, CA

About The Position

Senior Project Engineers work closely with the Project Manager and Superintendent to help manage and execute the timely and safe completion of construction projects. They maintain, review, and distribute documentation related to drawings, specifications, estimates, scopes of work, and the change process. Depending on project size, a Senior Project Engineer may work as part of a larger project team or manage a small project with limited Project Manager oversight. Familiarity with XL’s systems, processes, and technology helps Senior Project Engineers support the project team. The role calls for flexibility, attention to detail, teamwork, proactive communication, the ability to manage multiple tasks, quality work, and consistent deadline management.

Requirements

3 to 5 years of prior experience as an engineer or project engineer in the construction industry, with solid experience in healthcare, corporate office, life science/technology, or education construction projects.
Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or Engineering, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Strong knowledge of basic construction materials and methods.
Good understanding of the technical and business aspects of construction project management.
Solid understanding of the building permit approval process.
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft suite, Timberline Estimating, Vista Project Management, Procore, Primavera, On-Screen Takeoff, and Bluebeam.
Strong interpersonal communication skills.
OSHA 10 Certification.

Responsibilities

Contribute to formal presentations for new projects as part of a team.
Lead or assist with instructions to bidders and bid-package assembly; perform takeoffs and estimating for new projects.
Conduct outreach to trade partners to promote project opportunities and increase bid coverage.
Assist with assembling the Control Estimate and setting up projects in Vista.
Execute aspects of subcontractor buyout and selection.
Perform project management responsibilities on smaller projects or portions of larger projects, including writing and administering subcontracts and exhibits, preparing cost forecasts, leading meetings and job walks, helping produce monthly billings, and coordinating quality control.
Manage project procurement with limited oversight and address procurement challenges based on knowledge of the project schedule.
Participate in and occasionally lead OAC meetings; prepare accurate, timely meeting minutes.
Estimate change orders; review and validate pricing for PCCs and EWAs; evaluate subcontractor change orders for accuracy and fairness; and present change orders to clients with limited oversight.
Lead document control, including distributing plans, specifications, drawings, and permits, and maintaining the drawing revision log.
Evaluate, prepare, and distribute RFIs; gather, prepare, review, and distribute submittals; and maintain accurate records and logs, bringing critical pending items to the forefront.
Monitor, measure, inspect, and report on field work; perform quality-control activities for installed materials or systems; and assist with resolving field challenges.
Update the project schedule with the Superintendent.
Proactively manage punch-list and close-out activities, including warranty, O&M, LEED, and as-built documentation.
Maintain extensive contact with the client, owner’s representative, design team, subcontractors, and others, and develop positive relationships with the project team.
Assist with mentoring, training, and developing other project staff.
Promote professionalism and ethics, demonstrate XL Values, and ensure XL safety policies and procedures are known, in place, and practiced.