Project Engineer

ETC Building & Design, Inc.; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

ETC Building & Design, Inc. is seeking a Project Coordinator for its Los Angeles-based operations.

The role involves attending meetings, updating schedules, distributing plans, and coordinating with architects, engineers, clients, and subcontractors to ensure on-time progress. The ideal candidate has 2–5 years in construction project management, especially healthcare projects, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of construction and project management experience; healthcare construction preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and other industry-standard programs.
• Knowledge of project management functions and ability to manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Attend and participate in meetings with Architect/Engineer and Client; collect or prepare meeting minutes.
• Develop and update project schedule with Project Manager and Superintendent.
• Distribute plans and specifications after award of the project.
• Become thoroughly familiar with project drawings, specifications, addendums, and contracts.
• Assist PM and Superintendent in progress meetings with subcontractors; take minutes and distribute.
• Distribute potential change order documents for pricing; assist in bids for review.
• Ensure all clarifications, changes, directives, RFIs are updated on as-built drawings and coordinated with subs.
• Review submittal data and shop drawings; distribute to subs/vendors and Superintendent.
• Write, distribute, coordinate and track RFIs; review RFIs for impact.
• Submit owner-required close-out documents; assist subs with training documentation.
• Assist PM in managing project budget and identifying out-of-scope expenses.
• Coordinate change orders (PCOs, OCOs, ICOs, SCOs).
• Support QA/QC measures and cost reporting.
• Assist on bid and proposal development; build relationships with customers and teams.

Skills

Project management

Healthcare construction experience

Communication skills

MS Word / Excel / Outlook

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Engineering/Business/Construction field

Tools

Procore

Microsoft Project

EBuilder

Spectrum

Job description

ETC Building & Design, Inc. (ETC) is a privately-held corporation specializing in the design and construction of healthcare, life sciences, commercial and manufacturing facilities. We have completed over 4 million square feet of hospital tenant improvements and seismic retrofitting over the past seventeen years with a seasoned team of professionals specializing in projects for the life science sector. ETC has always held the belief that in order to control a project’s scope and budget, a well-rounded group of construction professionals is required. The variety and complexity of experience ETC has gained, coupled with the abilities of our experienced staff, has earned us the reputation as one of the leading health care/life science construction firms.

Minimum Qualifications:

• At least 2-5 years experience in construction and project management, healthcare construction preferred
• Ability to multi-task in a fast –paced environment with shifting priorities and deadlines.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and other Industry Standard Programs

Preferred Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree
• Area of Study: Engineering, Business or construction related field or equivalent experience within the construction industry
• Knowledge of Project Management functions
• Proficient in construction management software preferred: Procore, Microsoft Project, Microsoft Office, EBuilder and Spectrum
• Understanding of Project Plans and Specifications

Core Duties:

• Attend and participates in meetings with Architect/Engineer and Client. Collects and/or prepare meeting minutes of said meetings.
• Develop and update project schedule with Project Manager and Superintendent
• Distribute plans and specifications after award of the project as assigned.
• Become thoroughly familiar with the project drawings, specifications, addendums, ACDs, deltas, owner contract and subcontracts
• Assist Project Manager and Project Superintendent in preparation for progress meetings with all subcontractors on the project. Takes minutes and distributes.
• Distribute potential change order documents to subcontractors/suppliers for pricing. Assist in collecting of bids for review.
• Ensure all clarifications, changes, directives, RFIs, etc., are updated on the “as-built” drawings and are fully coordinated with Superintendent and all subcontractor/suppliers.
• Review and process all submittal data and shop drawings to ensure project schedules are expedited and materials are delivered on time. Upon approval, responsible for distribution to subcontractors/vendors and Superintendent.
• Write, distribute, coordinate and track RFIs. Review all trade specific RFIs for potential, cost and/or schedule impact.
• Responsible for submitting owner required close-out documents and assisting subcontractors and suppliers in scheduling owner required training and documentation.
• Assist Project Manager in proactively managing the project budget by controlling expenses, identifying work not covered by subcontractor’s scope and alerting the PM when expenses surpass the budgets cost on the job.
• Assist Project Manager in coordinating all aspects of potential change orders (PCOs), owner change orders (OCOs), internal change orders (ICOs) and subcontractor change orders (SCOs).
• Support the quality control measures outlined in the QA/QC program.
• Assist in the review and updating of cost reports.
• Assist on bid and proposal development as required.
• Build effective relationships with customers, design team, subcontractors and suppliers that reflect and support ETC's core values and meets or exceeds the customer’s expectations.
• Participate in personal career development through on-the-job training, attends operations classroom training programs and assists in the development Project Coordinators and Interns.
• Supervise Project Coordinator (PC) and train the PC on all aspects of their job responsibilities.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Project Manager, Business Unit Lead or Executive Team

Job Requirements:

• Spectrum Software preferred
• Procore Software preferred
• Understanding of project plans and specifications
• Excellent time management and organizational skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills (internal and external)
• Ability to work on several projects concurrently
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and take initiative
• Experience in accounting and construction management preferred
• Knowledge of OSHPD/HCAi standards and requirements a plus