Project Engineer

Kitchell seeks an experienced and dedicated Project Engineer to join our Northern California region in Santa Rosa and build a long-term career at one of the most innovative and growth-oriented building companies in the United States.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Develops full understanding of the scope and interdependence of all contract documents

• Observes and records jobsite activity in accordance with required contractual frequency

• Manages effective document control mechanisms for the project to ensure that work is performed in accordance with contract documents

• Evaluates change order requests including design changes, specifications and drawing releases and reports status

• Evaluates submittals of shop drawings, material data and samples and takes appropriate action based upon contract specifications

• Reviews and processes as-built drawings to ensure that all changes during the course of construction are recorded

• Reviews the project schedule and assists the project manager in the maintenance of it as requested

• Manages the request for information process in order to facilitate the timely exchange of information between designer and contractor

• Assists the project manager in the maintenance of effective cost control mechanisms for the project

• Completes project close out requirements in accordance with contract documents

• Coordinates meeting agendas, prepares minutes and follows up on action items

• Utilizes safe work practices and follows directives, policies and procedures for assisting and maintaining a healthy and safe work environment

• Maintains effective and professional relationships with owners, architects, engineers and contractors

• Executes additional duties and responsibilities as assigned

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or Architecture is preferred

• 3 or more years of related work experience in construction preferred

• Prior experience working on a project onsite preferred

Knowledge and Skills

• Knowledge of construction and engineering related processes, as well as industry practices is required

• Knowledge of the roles and interdependence between the contractor, designer, owner, and construction manager is required

• Effective verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to build and maintain effective interpersonal relationships is required

• Proficient with the MS Suite of tools with exposure to other construction specific software like Bluebeam, Primavera P6, Procore, and/or BIM tools is strongly preferred

• Ability to read and comprehend technical drawings and blueprints is needed

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee must regularly work in an office and/or construction environment. Conditions regularly include exposure to outdoor elements, hot/cold temperatures, wet conditions, noise, atmospheric conditions and cramped quarters. The noise level in the work environment is occasionally loud. Have the ability to manage a commute regionally as project site change.

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee must regularly sit, stand, walk, talk or hear and use hands to finger, feel and handle; frequently reach with hands and arms; occasionally climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Must frequently lift and or move 10 pounds and occasionally lift and or move up to 50 pounds.

Travel Requirements

This position is performed on location at the project site which are all essentially in the Santa Rosa area, and required to travel up to 25%