Senior Project Engineer – Education Construction Leader

Kitchell; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Kitchell seeks an experienced Project Engineer II / Senior Project Engineer (DOE) to join our Southern California Regional team in San Diego and build a long-term career at one of the most innovative building companies in the United States.

Provide CM services in support of the Sr. Project Manager and Owner’s Representative team over an Education Market Sector project with DSA oversight. This role requires strong coordination, cost control, and document management capabilities on site.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or Architecture preferred.
• 3 to 6 years of related work experience in construction required.
• Prior experience in the California Public Education Market sector is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop a full understanding of the scope and interdependence of all contract documents.
• Observe and record jobsite activity in accordance with required contractual frequency.
• Manage effective document control mechanisms for the project to ensure that work is performed in accordance with contract documents.
• Evaluate change order requests including design changes, specifications and drawing releases and report status.
• Evaluate submittals of shop drawings, material data and samples and take appropriate action based upon contract specifications.
• Review and process as‑built drawings to ensure that all changes during the course of construction are recorded.
• Review the project schedule and assist the project manager in its maintenance as requested.
• Manage the request for information process to facilitate the timely exchange of information between designer and contractor.
• Assist the project manager in the maintenance of effective cost control mechanisms for the project.
• Complete project close‑out requirements in accordance with contract documents.
• Coordinate meeting agendas, prepare minutes and follow up on action items.
• Utilize safe work practices and follow directives, policies and procedures to maintain a healthy and safe work environment.
• Maintain effective and professional relationships with owners, architects, engineers and contractors.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Reading blueprints

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management/Engineering/Architecture

Tools

MS Office

Bluebeam

Primavera P6

Procore

BIM tools

Job description

Kitchell seeks an experienced Project Engineer II / Senior Project Engineer (DOE) to join our Southern California Regional team in San Diego and build a long-term career at one of the most innovative building companies in the United States.

Provide CM services in support of the Sr. Project Manager and Owner’s Representative team over an Education Market Sector project with DSA oversight. This role requires strong coordination, cost control, and document management capabilities on site.