San Diego Project Engineer - Capital Projects

Equity Residential; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation & holidays

Housing discounts

Job summary

Vivmark Residential is seeking a Project Engineer in San Diego, CA to plan, coordinate, and close out capital projects across multiple workstreams. You will organize complex renovations, system upgrades, and infrastructure improvements into a structured process with budget and schedule adherence.

The role requires 3–5 years of construction or capital improvement experience, strong communication, and proficiency in MS Office.

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.
• Demonstrates clear and effective written and verbal communication; strong organizational skills.

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, 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

Project coordination

Communication

Microsoft Office

Budgeting

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Vivmark Residential is seeking a Project Engineer in San Diego, CA to plan, coordinate, and close out capital projects across multiple workstreams. You will organize complex renovations, system upgrades, and infrastructure improvements into a structured process with budget and schedule adherence.

The role requires 3–5 years of construction or capital improvement experience, strong communication, and proficiency in MS Office.