Construction Project Engineer

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

Job summary

Charles-Pankow-Builders is seeking a Construction Project Engineer / Project Engineer I in Pasadena, CA, to join a fast-paced project team. Under direction, you ensure conformance with construction documents, coordinate submittals, RFIs, and coordinate subcontractor work to keep a project on track.

You will translate docs into buildable plans, support the Superintendent with scheduling and material deliveries, and maintain project records, logs, daily diaries, and change management processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction related field preferred.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Experience with RFIs, submittals, and field coordination preferred.

Responsibilities

• Translate and coordinate project documents for field use (submittals, RFIs).
• Coordinate subcontractor work and track self-performed tasks.
• Assist in developing 3-week look-ahead schedules and support field operations.
• Maintain project records: logs, diaries, RFIs, submittals, and change management.

Skills

Effective communication

Teamwork

Ownership & Urgency

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