Construction Project Engineer

Charles Pankow Builders Ltd; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 77,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

Charles Pankow Builders Ltd is seeking a Construction Project Engineer / Project Engineer I to join our Oakland site. The role supports the Assistant Project Manager, Project Manager, and Senior Project Manager, acting as the frontline to ensure conformance with construction documents and translating them into buildable plans for field work.

The engineer coordinates documents, resolves conflicts, tracks quantities for self-performed work, and assists the Superintendent with scheduling, safety,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in construction related field preferred.
• Effective communication and ownership to work as part of a team.
• Work experience or internship in related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Translate and coordinate project document information (construction documents, submittals, RFIs) for field construction use.
• Coordinate subcontractor work and develop details for self-performed work.
• Coordinate and/or perform layout for self-performed work and track labor/quantities.
• Order and track materials for self-performed work and verify installed work.
• Identify and resolve omissions and inconsistencies via the RFI process and communicate resolutions.

Skills

Effective communication

Sense of urgency

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction-related field

Job description

Salary Range: $85,000.00 To $85,000.00 Annually

JOB SUMMARY

The Construction Project Engineer / Project Engineer I works as an essential team member in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment. Under the direction of the Assistant Project Manager, Project Manager or Senior Project Manager, they act as the front line on a project to ensure conformance of the work to the construction documents. The Project Engineer I coordinates the documents, identifies and resolves conflicts, and communicates the resolution to all affected parties. As directed, the Project Engineer I translates the construction documents into buildable plans then works in support of the Superintendent to implement the plans.

JOB SCOPE & ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Primary Accountabilities

• Translate and coordinate project document information (construction documents, submittals, RFIs) for field construction use
  • Coordinate subcontractor work
  • Develop details for self-performed work
  • Coordinate and/or perform layout for self-performed work
  • Track labor and quantities for self-performed work
  • Order and track materials for self-performed work
  • Verify installed work
• Identify and resolve omissions and inconsistencies within the project documents by working through the RFI process with appropriate project team members (i.e. Pankow team, consultants, subcontractors, etc.)
  • Communicate resolution to all affected parties in a timely manner and ensure completion
• Develop and maintain 3-week look ahead schedule using Lean tools
  • Coordinate and assist with scheduling of assigned subcontractors and self-performed work using Last Planner (Weekly Work Plan, Constraint Log, and Plan Percent Complete) and Pull Planning (Collaboration + Communication + Commitment)
• Assist the Superintendent with equipment scheduling, work techniques, and material deliveries
• Ensure the “work” is in alignment with Pankow policies and procedures
  • Execute duties as specified in the Pankow Safety Reference Manual
    • Participate in creation and implementation of Job Hazard Analysis (JHA)
  • Execute the Project-Specific Quality Management Plan (PSQMP)
• Create and maintain the following jobsite records:
  • Self-performed work quantities
  • Labor productivity
  • Document logs
  • Daily diaries
  • RFIs
  • Submittals
  • Change management process
  • Material logs
  • Project correspondence
• Participate in project closeouts
  • Create and manage punch lists
  • Schedule and assist in Owner training
  • Assist the Assistant Project Manager or Project Manager with subcontractor closeout
  • Develop archives and “record” documentation

QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Training

• Bachelor’s degree in construction related field preferred

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Effective communication skills, sense of urgency and ownership, ability to work as part of a team

Work Experience

• Work experience or internship in related field preferred