Project Engineer

Project Engineer

Requirements

• BS/BA Degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or related field required.
• Minimum of five (5) years of recent experience in a similar or equivalent position involved in project or construction management.
• Experience with Division of the State Architect (DSA) construction/design process preferred.
• Experience on large public works programs.
• Experience with Proliance or similar PMIS systems.

Responsibilities

• Provides technical and engineering support to the College Project Teams (CPT) including Project Managers and Construction Managers.
• Coordinates with Program Management Office (PMO) staff, contractors, architects, engineers, inspectors, consultants and College staff.
• Participates in, and occasionally runs, design or construction meetings.
• Makes field checks on construction, demolition, rehabilitation, alteration addition or repair projects to determine compliance with job specifications, plans, established College standards, and Division of the State Architect (DSA) requirements.
• Reads and interprets construction plans and shop drawings.
• Assists in preparing written materials including correspondence, reports, procedures, and guidelines.
• Supports development of weekly/monthly status and photos reports for project team.
• Reviews, estimates, negotiates, and processes construction change orders and construction field orders.
• Reviews and enforces construction and professional services contracts.
• Manages and directs contractors and outside consultants including reviewing and approving invoices.
• Assesses project risks and develops risk registers including mitigation strategies.
• Facilitates resolutions of construction and design issues.
• Coordinates with Architects for timely and accurate responses to requests for information, submittals, Construction Change Documents, etc.
• Generates and distributes meeting minutes (construction meetings, design meetings, etc.).
• Confirms contractor’s maintenance of record drawings prior to monthly progress payments to the Contractor.
• Maintain project files in both electronic and paper format.
• Reviews submittals for conformance to plans and specifications.
• Generates and drafts Proposed Board Actions (PBA).
• Other job-related duties or projects as assigned.
• Prepare Scope of Work documents for solicitation of consultant and contractor services.
• Prepare project status reports.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (PE), Certified Construction Manager (CCM), or similar credentials preferred.
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment.
• Ability to take initiative and make sound decisions.