Building Group - CA - Field Engineer I

Sundt Construction

San Diego (CA)

On-site

USD 68,000 - 98,000

Full time

29 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Bonus program

401K & ESOP

Health coverage starting Day 1

Flexible time off

Wellness credits

FSAs

Employee assistance program

Mental health program

Education assistance

Charitable employee-owner program

Job summary

Sundt Construction is seeking an entry-level Project Engineer assistant in San Diego, CA. You will support the Project Engineer as the technical source for drawings, specs, submittals, and change orders, while maintaining relationships with owners, architects, engineers, subcontractors, and suppliers.

There is a clear three-step progression (I, II, Senior) within this role. Responsibilities include assisting with as-built drawings, submittals, RFl's, meeting minutes, budgeting, and cost control,

Qualifications

Entry-level position normally requires a four-year construction-related degree or equivalent technical/field experience.
Ability to assume responsibility, interface and communicate with others is essential.
Microsoft Office Suite proficiency (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

Assists Project Engineer in developing and maintaining as-built drawings and other tasks; reviews and processes submittals, change orders, RFl's, and budget forecasting.
Contributes to project management plan understanding and supports change management, budgeting, and cost control.
Supports BIM coordination between Subcontractors and Designers; contributes to ORD documentation and LEED certification where applicable.
May provide lines, grades, and layout; maintains an organized logbook; assists with weekly quantity tracking and reporting.
Provides support to superintendents to resolve field problems and ensure project progress.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Office proficiency

Education

Four-year construction-related degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Assists the Project Engineer with being the technical source of information for the project. Responds to questions about drawings, specifications, shop drawings, and change orders and have responsibility for assisting in writing change orders, RFl's, meeting minutes, and reviewing Submittals. Maintains an effective and professional working relationship with owners, architects, engineers, subcontractors, and suppliers. This position includes three 'steps' (I, II and Senior), which provide for a progression of skill and experience. Step I is the entry level for individuals with a minimum of experience in this position.

Job Summary

JOB DESCRIPTION

Key Responsibilities

Assists Project Engineer in developing and maintaining as-built drawings and other work tasks and assists with or reviews and processes submittals, change orders, RFl's, and budget forecasting. Ensures the timely and appropriate generation, collection, distribution, storage, retrieval and ultimate disposition of meeting agendas, RFl's and daily reports.
Demonstrates an understanding of the project management plan (PMP) and is involved in support and execution of the plan. Demonstrates a thorough understanding of the change management process and performs project scope activities and supports the project team to ensure the work needed to complete the project successfully.
Ensures the administration of the project quality management plan and demonstrates and reinforces a culture of safety throughout the project.
May assist in the calculation of daily production rates and unit costs for self-performed work. Participates in risk management including identification, analysis, response planning and monitoring and control on a project and demonstrates competency in understanding the environmental control processes for the project and takes corrective actions when necessary.
May be responsible for overseeing/managing the BIM (Building Information Modeling) Coordination between Subcontractors and Designers.
May be responsible for the documentation and submittal for the LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Certification of a building and for creating and updating Digital Record Drawings (ORD).
May provide lines, grades and layout as required for the project while maintaining an organized logbook.
May provide the following weekly quantities: maintains accurate quantity logs and reports quantities in compliance with the cost control manual. Completed logs are to be filed with the project files. Perform elements of the processes involved in budgeting and controlling costs so that the project can be completed within the approved budget. Demonstrates business acumen within area of responsibility. (Not all Field Engineers track quantities)
Provides support to superintendents required for the execution of the work and assists in the resolution of field problems as necessary.

Minimum Job Requirements

Ability to assume responsibility, interface and communicate with others is essential.
Entry-level position that normally requires a four-year construction-related degree or equivalent technical/field experience.
Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) proficiency.

Note: Job Description is subject to change at any time and may include other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements

Ability to wear personal protective equipment is required (including but not limited to; steel toed shoes, gloves, safety glasses, hearing protection, hardhat, vest, etc.)
May reach above shoulder heights and below the waist on a frequent basis
May stoop, kneel, or bend, on an occasional basis
May use telephone, computer system, email, or other electronic devices on a limited basis to communicate with internal and external customers or vendors
Must be able to comply with all safety standards and procedures
Occasionally will climb stairs, ladders, etc.
Required to use hands to grasp, lift, handle, carry or feel objects on a frequent basis
Will interact with people frequently during a shift/workday
Will lift, push or pull objects on an occasional basis
Will sit, stand or walk short distances for up to the entire duration of a shift/workday.

Safety Level

Note: Jobs with the Safety-Sensitive designation are those that include tasks or duties that the employer reasonably believes could affect the safety and health of the employee performing the task or others such as operating a vehicle, operating equipment, operating machinery or power tools, repairing/maintaining the operation of any vehicle/equipment, the handling/disposal/transport of hazardous materials, or the handling/treatment/disposal of potentially flammable/combustible materials.

Salary Range

$68,000 - $98,000

About Us

As a 100% employee-owned contractor, when you work at Sundt, you’re not just hiring on at a company, you’re joining a culture. Because everyone at Sundt is part owner, you’ll join a team of people who are deeply invested in their work. From apprentices to managers, we’re passionate about the details and deliberate in everything we do.

At Sundt we focus on building long-term prosperity for our clients, communities and employee-owners. We offer competitive pay, industry-leading benefits including a 401k and employee stock ownership plan, incentive programs for craft and administrative employees as well as training that focuses on your personal and professional growth. We’re driven by skill, grit and purpose. Join us as we strive to be the most skilled builder in America.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Sundt is committed to the equal treatment of all employees, and/or applicants for employment, and prohibits discrimination based on race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, color, age, disability, national origin, covered veteran status, genetic information; or any other classification protected by applicable Federal, state, or local laws.

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