Self-Perform Senior Project Engineer

BNBuilders, Inc.; San Mateo (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

Vision plan

Dental plan

Disability insurance

Life insurance

AD&D

Paid time off

9 holidays

Parental leave

Annual bonus

401(k) with match

ESOP

Vehicle allowance

Fuel card

Toll pass

Job summary

BNBuilders, Inc. seeks a Self-Perform Senior Project Engineer to support self-perform projects and coordinate closely with Self Perform and General Contractor teams from pre-construction through closeout.

You will manage documentation, submittals, RFIs, procurement logs, cost tracking, and assist with change orders while maintaining safety, quality, and schedule on a busy job site. This is a collaborative role that rewards initiative and strong communication.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in the construction industry.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Effective participation in a team environment.
• Ability to be flexible and handle multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Oversee multiple job sites and monitor progress through all project phases.
• Serve as information hub between field and office teams.
• Ensure project documents are complete and accessible.
• Create material submittals based on plans and specs.
• Write and manage RFIs as required.
• Provide technical guidance to ensure code compliance.
• Create procurement logs and flag long-lead items.
• Assist with change orders and maintain cost logs.
• Support weekly production tracking and issue resolution.
• Assist with job cost documentation and timecard entry.

Skills

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Flexibility

Multi-project management

Tools

MS Word

Excel

MS Project

Job description

Collaborative people. Progressive builders.

Consistently recognized as a best workplace, and for our commitment to safety, sustainability, and community partnerships, BNBuilders hires the very best in the construction industry and strives to create an environment that encourages innovation, responsibility, and client satisfaction. If you are looking to be a part of an open, supportive team and receive exciting challenges that promote personal and professional growth, look no further than BNBuilders!

Job Summary

The Self-Perform Senior Project Engineer provides operational support of the self-perform projects. This role will require strong communication between the Self Perform and General Contractor Project Teams throughout the duration of the project(s).

Salary Range

$100,000 - $145,000 annually

Benefits

• Group medical, vision, and dental insurance, including a choice of two benefit plans - a PPO plan and a High Deductible/ Health Savings Account plan with company contribution to HSA.
• Company-paid short and long-term disability plans, group life insurance, and AD&D plans.
• Untracked/unmeasured vacation.
• Sick leave accrued at 1 hour of sick leave for every 30 hours worked with an annual carryover of 80 hours.
• 9 paid holidays each year.
• Paid parental leave.
• Annual discretionary bonus based on company profitability and your manager's assessment of your performance.
• A 401(k) savings plan under which BNB matches the first 3 percent of your deferral with a 100% match and the next two percent with a 50% match for a total matching contribution of 4% of your pay. You are immediately 100% vested in all contributions (including BNB match). We provide both traditional (pre-tax) and Roth (post-tax) contribution options.
• We are proud to be an employee-owned company. This means you get an ownership stake in BNB through a benefit called an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). It's 100% company-funded and is invested in BNBuilders stock. You can participate in this long-term plan after you complete 1 year of service (with at least 1,000 hours).
• Vehicle/Vehicle allowance, fuel card, and toll pass.

Job Responsibilities

• Exercise general supervision of multiple job sites to monitor and manage projects during each phase of construction; including but not limited to pre-construction, construction, closeout, and post-construction.
• Act as the “information hub” for project to office and field personnel to ensure continuity of work.
• Ensure project documents are complete, current and creates platform for sharing of information with internal team.
• Create material submittals based on plans and specifications.
• Write, manage, and distribute RFI’s as required.
• Offer technical information to project supervisor to ensure work complies with applicable codes, drawings, and specifications.
• Create procurement log and communicate long lead items to Foreman and GC Team.
• Assist with pricing of change orders and review with field supervisors prior to submission. Maintain internal change order log. Solicit quotes when applicable for change order preparation.
• Assist Superintendent and Foreman with weekly production tracking.
• Proactively raise issues with Team that may prevent flow and production.
• Meet with the General Contractor Team as required to review change orders, production tracking, RFI’s, etc.
• Help Superintendent and Foreman mediate issues in the field. Document solutions, agreements and/or direction.
• Assist with job cost documentation for monthly review.
• Assist Superintendent and/or Foreman with weekly timecard entry.
• Approve and reconcile invoices in Sage Paperless, if assigned.
• Maintain strict adherence to the budgetary guidelines, quality, and safety standards.
• Negotiate and advocate for safety, quality, and production.
• Promote strong team morale.
• Project accounting functions including managing the budget and preparing monthly project cost projections (Train and practice skill through instruction of Project Manager)
• Submit monthly billings for self-performs scopes (Train and practiced skill through instruction of Project Manager)
• Approve and reconcile vendor invoices (Train and practice skill through instruction of Project Manager)
• Budget Set-up. From QB to excel to timberline (Train and practice skill through instruction of Project Manager)
• Advanced pricing, quantity takeoffs, small bids/budgets using OST, QuickBid, and Excel (Train and practice skill through instruction of Project Manager)

Qualifications

• 3+ years or more of experience in the construction industry.
• Full knowledge of computer software, i.e., MS Word, Excel, Project.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Effective participation in team environment.
• Ability to be flexible and handle multiple projects and responsibilities.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Capable of traversing over construction-type terrain when under development; moving through the construction site and the materials in place for use on the site; climbing ladders and temporary stairways; conducting visual inspections of quality of construction and materials being used in construction. Conduct jobsite walks to ensure successful project completion. Conduct jobsite walks to identify and eliminate safety hazards.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. BNB believes in collaboration, team-building, and a strong supervisor/employee relationship. To accomplish this, the duties of this role are not performed in a remote capacity, and we expect that all employees will complete work in an office/job site setting. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme conditions at the job site. The noise level in the work environment and job site can be loud.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

At BNB, diversity, equity, and inclusion are the driving forces in which our culture is built. We recognize that our unique and vast differences bring a richness to our lives and work environment. This fosters stronger and more meaningful relationships within our company and the communities in which we serve. Our mission is to strive to provide an environment that is respectful, safe, fair, and inclusive, so that we can be stronger, wiser, and better together.

Note

Note: BNBuilders retains the discretion to add to or change the duties of this position at any time.