Durham Capital Projects Engineer

Equity Residential; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Vivmark Residential is seeking a Project Engineer in Durham, NC to support planning, execution, and closeout of capital projects. You will coordinate engineering, construction, and administrative activities across multiple workstreams and trade partners to ensure schedules, budgets, and quality targets are met.

The role requires 3–5 years of experience, a related bachelor’s degree, and strong communication and documentation skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, Business, or a related field preferred.
• 3-5 years of experience supporting construction, renovation, or capital improvement projects.

Responsibilities

• Establishes and maintains procedures for submittal, review, coordination, approval, and distribution of shop drawings, samples, product data, and technical documentation related to capital improvement projects.
• Manages all project engineering documentation, including bid packages, contracts, drawings, specifications, change documentation, clarifications, and as-built records for capital projects.
• Coordinates with consultants, contractors, and vendors to expedite pricing, estimates, and proposals related to scope changes, capital upgrades, and unforeseen conditions.
• Prepares subcontractor and vendor change orders for review and approval by the Project Manager.
• Collaborates with the Project Manager, Construction Manager/Superintendent, and Contract Administrator to support capital project requisitions and ensure accurate tracking through payment.
• Prepares project closeout documentation, including as-built drawings, operation and maintenance (O&M) manuals, and turnover packages for building systems and assets.
• Initiates, tracks, and reconciles job-site and project-related purchases in alignment with approved capital budgets.
• Maintains logs for rental equipment and temporary installations to ensure proper billing and timely removal from project sites.
• Ensures compliance with required permits, inspections, and regulatory approvals associated with capital construction and renovation work.
• Compiles and manages punch lists for capital projects and coordinates corrective actions with contractors and vendors.
• Tracks and distributes RFIs, ASIs, sketches, and related documentation to ensure alignment across all project stakeholders.
• Maintains project safety documentation and supports compliance with site-specific safety requirements.

Skills

Written and verbal communication

Report writing

Cost tracking basics

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPt

Project management tools

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Construction/Architecture/Business

Job description

Vivmark Residential is seeking a Project Engineer in Durham, NC to support planning, execution, and closeout of capital projects. You will coordinate engineering, construction, and administrative activities across multiple workstreams and trade partners to ensure schedules, budgets, and quality targets are met.

The role requires 3–5 years of experience, a related bachelor’s degree, and strong communication and documentation skills.