Project Engineer- Los Angeles

Ram Construction; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K + Company Matching

Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits

Life Insurance

Auto Allowance

Company cell phone, iPad & laptop

Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Time and Paid

Job summary

RAM Construction in El Segundo, CA is seeking a Project Engineer to support the project manager with documentation, cost control, scheduling, and field supervision on commercial tenant improvements and ground-up work.

You will read drawings, manage RFIs and submittals, track changes, and help coordinate procurement and project communications while maintaining project plans to meet deadlines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent experience preferred.
• 2 - 3 years of experience as a Project Engineer in Commercial Construction Projects.
• Commercial TI experience required.
• OSHPD and/or Medical Office Building experience preferred.
• Ability to read drawings and understand the constructability of projects.
• Ability to multitask and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong knowledge of Construction document control, RFI's, and submittal processes.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, & Outlook).
• Experience with Microsoft Project a plus.
• Experience with Procore a plus.
• Familiarity with CA labor laws and OSHA regulations.

Responsibilities

• Assist with on-site management to ensure project execution success.
• Identify and mitigate potential project risks before occurrence.
• Maintain and review daily superintendent reports.
• Ensure the project plan is moving forward to meet anticipated deadlines.
• Assist PM as needed with material procurement, tracking, RFI's, submittals, etc.
• Assist with the project bidding process.
• Process owner and subcontractors change orders.
• Set up OAC weekly meetings.
• Help train or mentor other RAM employees and lead by example.
• Continuously seek RAM Construction process improvements.

Skills

Project coordination

Documentation control

RFI process

Submittals

MS Office

Procore

MS Project

Reading drawings

OSHPD knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Engineering/Management

Tools

Microsoft Project

Procore

Job description

About RAM Construction

We are a leading Commercial General Contractor specializing in tenant improvements, ground-up construction and retrofits to existing buildings. Our specialized experience allows us to provide clients with an economical and reliable solution in many sectors, including healthcare, education, life science, corporate office (tenant & landlord), co-working/creative office, entertainment, industrial, and retail and hospitality.

Job Description

The ideal Project Engineer at RAM Construction will be responsible for assisting the project manager and project team with project documentation and control, job cost accounting, scheduling, and construction supervision efforts. The candidate should be comfortable with multitasking and prioritizing those tasks from preconstruction through completion.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Assist with on-site management to ensure project execution success.
• Identify and mitigate potential project risks before occurrence.
• Maintain and review daily superintendent reports.
• Ensure the project plan is moving forward to meet anticipated deadlines.
• Assist PM as needed with material procurement, tracking, RFI's, submittals, etc.
• Assist with the project bidding process.
• Process owner and subcontractors change orders.
• Set up OAC weekly meetings.
• Help train or mentor other RAM employees and lead by example.
• Continuously seek RAM Construction process improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent experience preferred.
• 2 - 3 years of experience as a Project Engineer in Commercial Construction Projects.
• Commercial TI experience required.
• OSHPD and/or Medical Office Building experience preferred.
• Ability to read drawings and understand the constructability of projects.
• Ability to multitask and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong knowledge of Construction document control, RFI's, and submittal processes.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, & Outlook).
• Experience with Microsoft Project a plus.
• Experience with Procore a plus.
• Familiarity with CA labor laws and OSHA regulations.

Benefits

• 401K + Company Matching
• Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits
• Life Insurance
• Auto Allowance
• Company cell phone, iPad & laptop
• Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Time and Paid Holidays
• Bonus Opportunities

Schedule

• 7:30 am to 4:30 pm
• Monday to Friday

Physical Demands

These physical demands are representative of the requirements necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations can be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the described essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, an employee is regularly required to sit for long periods, stand, talk, and hear both in person and by telephone. Additionally, they must use their hands to operate, finger, handle, or feel office equipment, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to walk, climb, stoop, or bend and lift up to twenty-five pounds. It is essential to have the ability to walk up and down the stairs several times a day.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.