Construction Project Engineer

Dowbuilt • San Francisco, CA • 3h ago

We're hiring a Project Engineer to work closely with the superintendent and project manager on estimating and scheduling efforts, subcontractor buy-out, and project documentation/ tracking. Project engineers understand design intent and apply the mechanics of how things come together in the field to collaborate effectively with the project team, architect, vendors, subs, suppliers, and consultants. This position is dynamic, creative, and whenever possible, site-based, to ensure projects are executed at the highest levels of quality and craftsmanship. Travel to Northeast-based job sites is required; mileage and travel expenses will be reimbursed in accordance with company policy.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

As a project engineer, you'll be responsible for supporting the entire construction project lifecycle from pre- to post-construction, including:

Collaborating with project manager and superintendent to build according to plan and specifications

Contributing to estimating efforts: take-offs, coordinate sub bids, materials pricing

Maintaining positive relationships and clearly communicating with clients, partners, designers, field team, and subcontractors

Reading and managing plans, specifications, contracts, purchase orders, shop drawings, submittals, lien releases, RFI logs, and all other project related documents

Issuing RFPs, distributing plans and contract documents

Creating scope of work for subs and vendors for RFPs and Subcontractor Agreements

Conducting subcontractor site walk-throughs to review plans and specs prior to pricing

Assessing data from subcontractor proposals: review, negotiate, summarize

Writing and managing Subcontractor Agreements ensuring all necessary elements are present

Maintaining punch list with architect and build team

Receiving, review, and code applications for payment with project manager

Partnering with the project manager to assure payment is received from owner and paid out to subcontractors

Maintaining owner's manual (product information, warranties, as-built drawings, etc.) and handling project close out requirements

Working with superintendent to maintain job site quality control

Being a positive advocate for safety in action and attitude; reinforcing awareness to reduce the risk of injury or citations

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED

To be successful as a Dowbuilt project engineer, you'll need:

3+ years of construction management experience, high-end residential highly preferred

Construction Management degree, or similar education plus experience

Ability to read and interpret architectural drawings and specifications

Excellent communication, team-building skills and detail follow through

Knowledge of technical construction terms and experience with both traditional and new materials

Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Project, Excel, Word, BlueBeam

Familiarity with web-based applications such as Slack, Asana, SmartSheet, and Airtable is highly preferred

Sage 300 CRE familiarity is preferred, but not required

US Work Authorization

Travel to Northeast-based job sites is required; mileage and travel expenses will be reimbursed in accordance with company policy.

WHAT WE OFFER

We are a fun, easygoing bunch of professionals who take a lot of pride in the work we do. We acknowledge the contributions and talents of our team members by providing benefits that support you at work and in life:

Competitive pay commensurate with skills and experience

100% paid Medical, Dental, Vision, short-term disability and $50k in basic life insurance for full-time employees - 1st of the month following DOH

35% Medical and 30% Dental + Vision coverage for eligible dependents

401(k) retirement savings plan with 3% employer safe harbor contribution

8 paid holidays each year, no waiting period

Paid Time-Off (PTO) - 2.31 hours per week to start (120 hours annually) with an increase to this accrual each January with years of service up to max 192 hours/24 days annually

Mentorship and career development opportunities

Annual discretionary bonus

The base pay range for this position is $90,000 - $130,000 per year. Actual compensation within this range will be determined based on factors including, but not limited to, relevant experience, skills, education, certifications, geographic location, and internal equity.

New hires typically start below the midpoint of the range, with the opportunity for growth and advancement over time.

WHO WE ARE

Dowbuilt is a construction company founded in 1980, and today our talented teams can be found from coast to coast. We excel at cutting-edge, innovative, never-been-done-before residential projects and home service-all of which require precision and impeccable attention to detail. We work with top architects, and our builds are regularly featured in publications such as Architectural Digest, Architectural Record, and Dwell.

The Dowbuilt culture is one of care-care for our employees, clients, and the talented craftspeople we partner with-resulting in care for the incredible designs we bring to life.

HOW YOU'LL GROW

We're committed to investing in our team members' ongoing professional development. At Dowbuilt, we want everyone to have equal opportunity to play to their strengths, fill gaps in knowledge, and grow professionally. We believe that effective career development requires two-way, open communication between employee and manager. Expectation setting happens on both sides, along with support, mentorship, and goal setting at regular intervals. Find out where your career will take you at Dowbuilt.

Dowbuilt is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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