Senior Project Engineer - Silicon Valley Construction (Job Site)

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Position Summary

At MCRT the Senior Project Engineer will assist the Project Manager(s) with the planning and daily execution in the construction of various types of high density residential and mixed use projects. The position will report to the Senior Project Manager and Project Executive. The position’s key responsibilities will include, in part, maintaining certain aspects of the project schedule as assigned by the Project Manager, managing the process of subcontractor requests for information (RFIs), subcontractor contract compliance related to the timely supply of complete submittals and the review and approval of such along with coordinating the timely delivery of materials. The Senior Project Engineer will take a leading role in the updating and distribution of various forms of project logs and monthly reports as required.

Essential Functions/Responsibilities

• Project Financial Responsibilities
• Assists project management in proactively managing and controlling project expenses, administering owner and subcontractor billings and identifying work not covered by subcontractor’s scope of work/budget. Supporting various project office functions and tasks related to and necessary in ensuring the completions of projects on schedule and within budget.
• Preconstruction Services
• Establish procedures for controlling contract drawings
• Initiate set-up of the job management system
• Assists with the preparation of subcontractor scopes of work, bid package development and distribution and the identification and solicitation of subcontractors and suppliers
• Participates in the constructability reviews of various forms construction documentation.
• Project Start-up and Scheduling
• Assists in the development and implementation of the site utilization plan
• Assists Project Manager/Superintendent in the review and coordination of the Project Safety and Loss Prevention and Quality Control Program
• Manages pre-work subcontractor orientation meetings ensuring documentation is completed for each subcontractor including material deliveries, site specific safety and quality issues
• Manages submittal and RFI logs and the coordination and distribution of drawings with subcontractors and the Superintendent. Responsible for reviewing and processing all submittal data and shop drawings to ensure project schedules are expedited and materials are delivered on time
• Serves as the onsite quality manager for assigned trades scheduling and verifying subcontractor deliveries meet approved submittal requirements
• Attends and participates in meetings with Architect/Engineer and owner representatives, provides information and assists the Project Manager in the preparation of progress reports/meeting minutes
• Distributes proposal change documents to subcontractors/suppliers and assists in collecting pricing and/or prepares change proposal requests for internal pricing review
• Ensures all clarifications, changes, directives, RFIs, etc., are updated on the “as-built” drawings and are fully coordinated with company supervision and all subcontractor/supplies
• Responsible for assisting in the preparation and submittal of owner required close-out documents.
•  Assists subcontractors/suppliers in scheduling owner required training and documentation
• All other duties as assigned

Education and/or Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Engineering or other related field.
•  Minimum of 2 years of project engineer experience and 4years of construction related trade experience.

Skills/Specialized Knowledge

• Demonstrates leadership skills with ability and willingness to face challenges, direct others, and effectively address conflict.
• Ability to communicate well in English both written and verbally.
• Creates, manages and/or revises schedules and related assignments based on key priorities of assigned projects, considering the importance between work and life activities for self and others.
• Demonstrates proficiency using a personal computer and company communication tools, such as email, Internet, and Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Office, Outlook).
• Knowledge and experience in the use of project management and scheduling software. Experience in the use of Procore and Textura a plus.
• Excellent leadership, communication, interpersonal, and computer skills.
• Organizes people, tools, and equipment and plan/manage multiple activities to accomplish desired results.
• Makes decisions under tight deadlines, sometimes with incomplete information.

License Requirements

• Valid State Issued Driver License

Other Requirements

• Provide means of commuting between project locations and offices
• Travel is primarily local during the business day, although some out-of-the-area and overnight travel may be expected.

About the Benefits of joining the Mill Creek Team

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision
• Employer sponsored short and long term disability, Life and ADD insurance
• 401k with employer matching
• Paid time off benefits: Vacation, Sick, Holidays

Mill Creek is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Are you ready to contribute to the success of Mill Creek Residential? If so, apply today and become part of an organization that believes in uncompromising integrity, celebrating successes, continuous improvement, and working hard, smart and together!