Position Summary
We are seeking a detail-oriented Project Engineer, who will report to and work alongside Project Managers. To be successful in this role, a high level of organization will be necessary as our environment is a fast-paced one. The Project Engineer acts as the central point for communication, documentation, and coordination for the Project Management Department.
Personal Characteristics
- An unrelenting drive to succeed and win, sense of urgency, and passion for the work.
- Be innately customer oriented and connect with our vision of “Happiness Guaranteed”.
- All-around team player who is cooperative, approachable, motivated, and dedicated to helping others succeed in a growing medium-sized company.
- Committed to becoming an enthusiastic ambassador for project management.
- Positive, can-do attitude.
- Individual contributor who supports team and business goals.
- Strong organizational and time management skills to support competing priorities.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare, submit, and track Change Order Requests (COR’s) through approval and update internal processes/documentation for getting changes into production and delivery.
- Prepare, track, and update Change Order Logs.
- Prepare, submit, and track requests for information (RFI’s) through resolution.
- Prepare, track, and update Schedules of Value for monthly billing.
- Create, process, and track project specific purchase orders.
- Prepare permit documentation, submit, coordinate, and obtain permits from cities and counties.
- Prepare and maintain Sign Schedules in Excel or Smartsheet.
- Review, process, and distribute project submittals and track these through approval.
- Review architectural drawings and specifications to prepare or validate take-off products, quantities, and locations.
- Prepare and submit Project Close-out & Safety Documentation.
- Maintain and update all project schedules in Smartsheet.
- Coordinate with vendors for project specific outsourced products and services.
- Coordinate with Sales, Design, Supply Chain, Fabrication, and Installation teams for on-time project completion.
- Track and update production status in the Company’s Workflow Management System to ensure alignment with project schedules.
- Provide periodic status reports to internal and external stakeholders.
- Report, log, and follow up on risks, issues, and red flags.
- Prepare kick-off meeting packages for new projects.
- Review Contracts, Scope Packages, Sign Schedules, Take-offs, Sales Checklists, Project summaries etc. for quality and completeness.
Requirements
- Proficient in MS Office applications, especially Excel & Outlook
- Working knowledge of any scheduling software (Smartsheet, MS Project etc.)
- Able to speak and write in English proficiently and communicate clearly.
- Commercial construction or public works background is a plus.
- Spanish language proficiency is a plus.
Benefits
- This is an exempt position.
- Medical, dental, vision insurance.
- Paid vacations.
- Paid sick leave.
- Paid holidays.
- 401k with matching.
- Life insurance.
We comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act and California’s Fair Employment and Housing Act. We consider reasonable accommodation measures that may be necessary for eligible applicants to perform the essential functions of the position(s). We may conduct pre-employment medical examinations of applicants in accordance with state and federal laws.
