Project Engineer - Compton, United States - Westport Construction

Description

Job Description


Job Description Description:
Summary
Under the direction of the Project Manager (or Designee), the

Project Engineer

is responsible for the organization and management of the flow of information and documentation on a specific construction project in accordance with company policies, procedures and goals by performing their duties personally.

General Responsibilities
Assist and support the Project Manager and Superintendent to ensure completion of the project on time and on budget
Organize and manage project documentation work flow to support the project schedule
Update project team on the status of the project documentation work flow
Support the Project Manager in promoting healthy relationships with the ownership team and consultants
Project Engineer Responsibilities
Review and understand the project pre-construction planning and documentation
Review the executed general contract agreement to become familiar with all contractual terms and obligations between owner and contractor
Review and fully understand the relationship and obligations between contractor and all project design, engineering and development consultants
Review all project subcontract agreements and major supplier purchase orders to fully understand and comply with all contractual terms and obligations between contractor and all subcontractors and major suppliers
Become intimately familiar with all project plans, specifications and project requirements
Organize all construction plans and specifications, both physically on site and in the project document control software
Receive and organize all changes to the plans and specifications issued by the architect and consultants, and distribute to the project team, subcontractors and suppliers
Solicit, receive and organize cost changes from subcontractors and suppliers resulting from changes to the plans and specifications and RFIs
Review subcontractor and supplier change order requests for legitimacy, detail, accuracy and supporting documentation, demanding all missing information until complete and acceptable
Assist the Project Manager and Superintendent with the creation of detailed requests for information (RFI) with required supporting documentation utilizing the PM software on the project
Submit each RFI to the architect (and designated co-reviewers) for review and response
Pursue and track RFI work flows including submittal to and response from reviewers to distribution to project team, subcontractors and suppliers
Manage the RFI tracking log in the project PM software and produce updated tracking reports to the project team
Identify RFIs with potentially critical cost and schedule impacts and alert project team members
Set up initial submittal schedule at the beginning of the project and review with Project Manager and Superintendent
Review submittal schedule with architect for completeness and compliance with contract documents
Collect and organize all required submittal documents and materials from all subcontractors and suppliers
Create and send all submittal documents and materials to the architect (and designated co-reviewers) for review and approval
Pursue and track submittal work flows including submittal to and response from reviewers to distribution to project team, subcontractors and suppliers
Identify submittals with potentially critical schedule impacts and alert project team members
Assist the Project Manager with the timely and accurate preparation of monthly payment applications to the owner
Prepare monthly subcontractor payment applications for review by Project Manager and Superintendent
Send monthly subcontractor payment applications to subcontractors for signature to become back-up to the monthly payment applications to the owner
Review vendor invoices with Project Manager and Superintendent for approval and cost coding
Accumulate and organize vendor invoices on a monthly basis for inclusion as back-up to the monthly payment applications to the owner
Attend and document weekly project team meetings
Attend and contribute to all project OAC meetings and provide updates of the various tracking documents
Collect, organize and track all project close-out documentation

Requirements:
Qualifications
Prior construction administration experience preferred
High school diploma or equivalent
College level courses in construction management related curriculum or bachelor's degree in construction management or business related major preferred
Some knowledge of the building industry preferred
OSHA 30-hour and CPR/First-Aid certifications a plus
LEED credentials a plus
Valid CA driver's license is required
Competency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PM Web or other construction project management software
Skills
Read, write and communicate fluently in the English language
Understand and perform basic mathematical functions including equations, fractions, percentages, ratios and fundamental geometry, and apply these concepts as necessary to analyze company-wide situations
Understand construction industry terminology
Read and understand construction drawings and details
Possess excellent communication and organizational skills
Possess detail-oriented analytical skills
Ability to use reasoning to logically analyze and solve problems resulting from a variety of situations where only limited standardization exists
Perform tasks accurately and efficiently
Make cost effective decisions, quickly and easily
Ability to set realistic timetables, meet deadlines and prioritize tasks
Adjust and adapt to changing conditions and unforeseen events
Anticipate, identify and clearly define potential problems
Work with others to resolve issues
Work well under pressure with deadlines to meet
Work cooperatively with variety of personality types
Cooperate positively as a team member
Seek and incorporate the ideas of others
Express ideas and present information clearly, both orally and in writing
Maintain strict confidentiality
Represent the company and conduct self with the highest levels of professionalism, honesty and integrity in all situations
Effectively present information and respond to questions from company executives, ownership, clients, employees and the general public
Ability to interpret and understand a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
Work Environment
Perform job duties in a professional office environment on a construction site where standard office equipment is routinely used
Regularly traverse project sites, including the interior and exterior of buildings, while under construction
Periodically travel to company office
Periodically travel to visit clients, partners, vendors and consultants as required
Travel to other construction job sites on as-needed basis
Travel to meetings at off-site locations as required
The physical demands of this position include sitting, standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching, climbing stairs and ladders, using hands and fingers to operate office equipment, speaking, hearing, seeing, driving a motor vehicle, occasionally lifting and moving up to 25 pounds (Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential physical functions)
Follow all safety requirements related to the performance of assigned duties including the handling and operating of company provided tools, equipment and vehicles
This is a full-time exempt management position for which occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties may demand

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