Residential Construction Project Engineer

Dowbuilt; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision coverage

Life insurance

401(k) with employer match

8 paid holidays

PTO

Mentorship

Discretionary bonus

Job summary

Dowbuilt is seeking a Project Engineer to support the full construction lifecycle, from pre- to post-construction, collaborating with the project team, architect, vendors, subs, and consultants. The role emphasizes site-based work when possible to ensure high-quality craftsmanship.

You will work closely with the superintendent and PM on estimating, scheduling, and subcontractor buy-out, with travel to Northeast job sites required. Competitive benefits and base pay are offered.

Qualifications

• 3+ years construction management experience, high-end residential highly preferred.
• Construction Management degree, or similar education plus experience.
• Ability to read and interpret architectural drawings and specifications.
• Excellent communication, team-building skills and detail follow through.
• Knowledge of technical construction terms and experience with both traditional and new materials.
• Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Project, Excel, Word, BlueBeam.
• Familiarity with Slack, Asana, SmartSheet, and Airtable is highly preferred.
• Sage 300 CRE familiarity is preferred, but not required.
• US Work Authorization.
• Travel to Northeast-based job sites is required; mileage and travel expenses will be reimbursed.

Responsibilities

• Collaborating with project manager and superintendent to build according to plan and specifications.
• Contributing to estimating efforts: take-offs, coordinate sub bids, materials pricing.
• Maintaining positive relationships and clearly communicating with clients, partners, designers, field team, and subcontractors.
• Reading and managing plans, specifications, contracts, purchase orders, shop drawings, submittals, lien releases, RFI logs, and all other project related documents.
• Issuing RFPs, distributing plans and contract documents.
• Creating scope of work for subs and vendors for RFPs and Subcontractor Agreements.
• Conducting subcontractor site walk-throughs to review plans and specs prior to pricing.
• Assessing data from subcontractor proposals: review, negotiate, summarize.
• Writing and managing Subcontractor Agreements ensuring all necessary elements are present.
• Maintaining punch list with architect and build team.
• Receiving, review, and code applications for payment with project manager.
• Partnering with the project manager to assure payment is received from owner and paid out to subcontractors.
• Maintaining owner’s manual (product information, warranties, as-built drawings, etc.) and handling project close out requirements.
• Working with superintendent to maintain job site quality control.
• Being a positive advocate for safety in action and attitude; reinforcing awareness to reduce the risk of injury or citations.

Skills

Construction management

Reading drawings

Communication

MS Office

BlueBeam

Slack

Asana

SmartSheet

Airtable

Sage 300 CRE

US work authorization

Education

Construction Management degree

Tools

BlueBeam

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Project

Excel

Word

Sage 300 CRE

Outlook/Project/Excel/Word

Job description

Dowbuilt is seeking a Project Engineer to support the full construction lifecycle, from pre- to post-construction, collaborating with the project team, architect, vendors, subs, and consultants. The role emphasizes site-based work when possible to ensure high-quality craftsmanship.

You will work closely with the superintendent and PM on estimating, scheduling, and subcontractor buy-out, with travel to Northeast job sites required. Competitive benefits and base pay are offered.