Project Engineer - Design

Stanford Medicine Children's Health; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 66,813 - 88,593; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits Eligible

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Continuing education opportunities

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution in Palo Alto is seeking a Project Engineer to manage document control for construction projects. Responsibilities include supporting project managers, ensuring accurate project documentation, and facilitating communication among project teams. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and three years of relevant experience. This full-time position offers a salary range of $48.50 to $64.31 per hour, with a commitment to diversity and equal opportunity in employment.

Qualifications

• 3 years of progressively responsible experience.
• Knowledge of construction methods and building materials.
• Ability to read drawings and schematics.

Responsibilities

• Plans and organizes document control for projects.
• Supports project management with schedules and budgets.
• Maintains communications with construction teams.

Skills

Project management tools

Microsoft Office Suite

CAD systems

Construction administration

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Job description

Overview

Category: Environmental & Facilities Services
Job Type: Full time
Shift: Day - 08 Hour
Location: Palo Alto, CA
Req: P138536-1886
Employee Group: Exempt
Benefits Eligible: Yes
Remote Eligible: No
Department: Design and Const Proj Office
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

At Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford, we know world-renowned care begins with world-class caring. That's why we combine advanced technologies and breakthrough discoveries with family-centered care. It's why we provide our caregivers with continuing education and state-of-the-art facilities, like the newly remodeled Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford. And it's why we need caring, committed people on our team - like you. Join us on our mission to heal humanity, one child and family at a time.

Job ID: P138536-1886

Job Summary

The Project Engineer plans, organizes, manages, and is responsible for all document control and distribution processes and systems for the Planning, Design & Construction Department, including all construction project-related documentation received from and sent to the contractor, architect, and internal staff from initial planning and early development of a project through its completion. Collaborates with project teams in developing detailed project plans/designs including preparing cost estimates and budgets.

Responsibilities

• Supports project managers and project team with creating, tracking, and updating design and construction schedules. Collaborates with project teams in developing detailed project plans/designs including preparing cost estimates and budgets. Meets regularly with project team to stay abreast of and track the status of design and construction projects at all stages.
• Prepares meeting agendas as needed and records and distributes minutes summarizing matters discussed and actions approved. Verifies and corrects project-related documentation where needed.
• Scans, distributes, and files documents including, but not limited to, project designs, drawings, specifications, estimates, and correspondence to the appropriate archival repository.
• Ensures that document control and distribution systems, processes, and procedures are organized, accurate, clear, and complete.
• Maintains effective and on-going communications with construction and contractor management teams
• Provides initial review of pay applications, change orders, and other incoming construction documents.
• Performs other project engineering and project management-related duties as well as incidental duties as needed or assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's degree in a work-related discipline/field from an accredited college or university.

Experience: Three (3) years of progressively responsible and directly related work experience

L icensure/Certification: None Required

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Knowledge of and ability to use project management tools.

Knowledge of CAD system, CAFM, estimating, cost control, scheduling, construction administration, quality control, and specific writing and place planning

• Knowledge of project management, accounting, construction design, construction methods, building materials, sustainability, mechanical and electrical construction, cost estimation, building codes and standards, and contract administration.
• Knowledge of technical and professional requirements in the fields of healthcare delivery, architecture, and the building design process, and construction.
• Knowledge of OSHPD forms, applications, fees, permits, test, and inspection forms.
• Knowledge of RFI, PCO, submittal, and invoicing processes
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite business software applications.
• Ability to organize and complete project documentation.
• Ability to read drawings and schematics.
• Ability to plan, organize, prioritize, and complete work within deadlines ensuring accuracy and attention to detail at each step.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with and gain the cooperation of others at all levels, both within and outside SHC.

Physical Requirements

The Physical Requirements and Working Conditions in which the job is typically performed are available from the Occupational Health Department. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Pay Range

Compensation is based on the level and requirements of the role. Salary within our ranges may also be determined by your education, experience, knowledge, skills, location, and abilities, as required by the role, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. Typically, new team members join at the minimum to mid salary range.

Minimum to Midpoint Range (Hourly): $48.50 to $64.31

Stanford Medicine Children’s Health (SMCH) strongly values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination in all of its policies and practices, including the area of employment. SMCH does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, religion, age, national or ethnic origin, political beliefs, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, or disability, or the perception of any of the above. People of all genders, members of all racial and ethnic groups, people with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants with criminal convictions will be considered after an individualized assessment of the conviction and the job requirements, and where applicable, in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.