Project Engineer

Company: Western National Contractors
Location: Sunnyvale
Posted on: June 20, 2022

Job Description:

JOB SUMMARY: Provides support to the Senior Project Manager/Project Manager. A Project Engineer is responsible for schedules and forecasts of project development. The Project Engineer coordinates team activities and communicates project status through technical reports. DUTIES AND ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Preconstruction Activities: --- - - - - - - - - - - - Assists the Project Manager in distributing and tracking construction plans. --- - - - - - - - - - - - Processes bid packages. --- - - - - - - - - - - - Creates and maintains Buyout/Contract Log (weekly). --- - - - - - - - - - - - Coordinates with Superintendent and other field personnel to process photos, budgets and other documents for monthly construction progress reports. --- - - - - - - - - - - - Coordinates with Project Managers and Superintendents on establishing an onsite construction office. --- - - - - - - - - - - - Prepares and processes subcontracts and purchase orders (Timberline Project Management). --- - - - - - - - - - - - Assists with schedules and Monthly Progress Reports. Construction Activities: --- - - - - - - - - - - - Processes change orders and subcontract agreements with Contract Administrator (Timberline Project Management). --- - - - - - - - - - - - Assists in processing draw schedules. --- - - - - - - - - - - - Manages cost for office supplies for the field offices. --- - - - - - - - - - - - Attends and participates in Owner's Meetings. --- - - - - - - - - - - - Coordinates with accounting on commitment and draw schedule processing. --- - - - - - - - - - - - Acts as liaison between subcontractors/vendors and accounting. Post Construction Activities: --- - - - - - - - - - - - Assists in closing out all accounts. --- - - - - - - - - - - - Archives construction files. --- - - - - - - - - - - - Prepares and processes warranty books. General: --- - - - - - - - - - - - Processes contracting activities per Western National Contractor's policy and procedures. --- - - - - - - - - - - - Quantifies and prepares bid analysis for approval. --- - - - - - - - - - - - Works with Contract Administrator to maintain files. --- - - - - - - - - - - - Creates and maintains computer files. --- - - - - - - - - - - - Maintains historical files. --- - - - - - - - - - - - Researches any invoice discrepancies. --- - - - - - - - - - - - Processes special projects as needed. --- - - - - - - - - - - - Performs other duties as assigned. The preceding functions are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and skills required of this position. REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES: --- - - - - - - - - - - - Minimum of one to five years' construction experience. --- - - - - - - - - - - - Strong communication and organization skills. --- - - - - - - - - - - - Computer literate required (Excel, Word, Outlook, Project, Timberline). --- - - - - - - - - - - - Solid history in working on multiple tasks. --- - - - - - - - - - - - Ability to prioritize duties accordingly. --- - - - - - - - - - - - Good math skills. --- - - - - - - - - - - - General office and accounting skills. --- - - - - - - - - - - - Must demonstrate initiative, professionalism, integrity, highly motivated, high energy and take direction well. --- - - - - - - - - - - - Must have the ability to work with others in a professional manner. REQUIRED LICENSES/CERTIFICATION: --- - - - - - - - - - - - Must possess a valid driver's license and proof of auto insurance. EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: --- - - - - - - - - - - - High School diploma or General Education Development (GED) required with some college credits. --- - - - - - - - - - - - Minimum of 3+ year's general construction related experience. --- - - - - - - - - - - - Familiar with standard concepts, practices and procedures within the construction field. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: --- - - - - - - - - - - - Frequent standing, sitting, walking grounds, individual units of community or job--'site, stooping, bending, twisting, climbing stairs, driving car, fine hand manipulation (keying-'mousing), reaching, simple grasping (answering phone) and occasional lifting or carrying objects of up to 20 lbs. EQUIPMENT/MACHINERY: --- - - - - - - - - - - - Personal Computer, calculator, typewriter, telephone, copy machine, fax machine and vehicle.

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