Project Engineer
Named as a national, “Top 10” Affordable Housing Developer by Affordable Housing Finance Magazine, The Pacific Companies is a catalyst for growth, deploying comprehensive real estate development capabilities and shaping neighborhoods. With communities across the US facing a shortage of quality housing, The Pacific Companies is seeking ambitious, productive, and trustworthy individuals to join the team. Their commitment to excellence in development and construction ensures that every project meets high standards of sustainability and livability.
We are currently seeking a Construction Field Project Engineer to work in Indio, CA
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
This position provides overall administrative direction for several projects and assuming responsibility for the overall project performance including costs, schedule, quality and project status. This position involves subcontract negotiations, liaison with owners and partners, engineers and sub-trades and management of the technical and financial aspects of the contract.
- Assist with solicitation of subcontractor proposals
- Develop site plans to facilitation execution of construction means and methods
- Maintain excellent relationships with owner, partner, architect, consultants, subcontractors and public
- Digital drawing red-line updates and management
- Liaise with authorities and regulatory agencies
- Assist with establishing project reporting procedures
- Assist with development and monitoring of the project schedule and budget
- Establish construction plans and engineering methods
- Assist with negotiating and issuing of subcontracts and major purchase orders including the development of scope
- Writing, tracking and following up on RFI’s and Submittals
- Reviewing submittals and shop drawings for general conformance with contract documents
- Understand and enforce contractual responsibilities, contract documents and provide dispute resolution
- Assist with managing and reviewing change orders, including negotiating, processing and assessing cost and schedule impacts
Qualifications:
- Computer knowledge and efficiency, including Microsoft Office products
- Thorough understanding of industry
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Good math/accounting skills
- Strong management skills
- Functions effectively as part of a team
- Ability to develop or maintain relationships with clients
- Exhibits strong leadership qualities
- Ability to maintain discretion and confidentiality at all times
- Dependability
- Excellent time management and organizational skills
- Strong decision making/problem solving skills
Education and/or Experience:
- A Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Construction Engineering, Civil Engineering or equivalent degree
- Experience with RFI’s, Submittals and Contract Administration
- Experience with Project Scheduling and Budgeting
- Understanding of the Bidding Process
- Leadership, problem solving, organizational ability, customer service and communication skills are required
- Experience in Multi-Family Unit Construction
- Experience with Project Management Software including Microsoft Project, Procore or similar
- Experience in Commerical Construction
Must be able to travel to project locations across the US
Our accomplished team and vertically integrated configuration has produced more than 200 successful multifamily, charter schools and special-use projects throughout the US, representing over $1.5 billion in asset value. The result is a diverse and thriving portfolio that satisfies the expectations of residents, investors, and communities.
