Stanford University

Project Engineer

Stanford University$100K — $108K *
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent experience.
  • 2 years of relevant experience or a combination of education and relevant experience.
  • Strong written and oral communication skills.
  • Proven ability to work in cross-functional teams.
  • Depth of knowledge in technical discipline relevant to project delivery.

Responsibilities

  • Manage projects from initiation to completion with limited supervision.
  • Develop project objectives and timelines with management collaboration.
  • Perform project management oversight for small or multiple large tasks.
  • Monitor and coordinate technical aspects of projects with guidance.
  • Ensure completion of required project documentation.
  • Contribute to communication and change management strategies.

Benefits

  • Exposure to diverse projects in a dynamic environment.
  • Opportunity to work in active laboratories and outdoor settings.
  • Experience with cutting-edge technologies and methodologies.
  • Engagement with cross-functional teams and external organizations.
Full Job Description
JOB PURPOSE:
  • Manage activities of assigned projects from project initiation through completion with limited guidance; coordinate all technical activities on assigned projects. Work is typically comprised of 30%-time contribution towards project leadership and 70% as a technical contributor.


CORE DUTIES:
  • Review project plans and proposals, and work with management to develop project objectives; identify project responsibilities by determining the phases and elements of the project; calculate time frames and sequence the stages of the project.
  • Perform project management oversight of small projects or more than one large task within a larger project.
  • Oversee, coordinate, and perform technical aspects of project, with guidance, based on type of project manager support required (e.g., engineer, quality, scheduler).
  • Review, evaluate, approve, and monitor cost schedule and technical scope baselines.
  • Ensure the preparation of required project documentation.
  • Contribute to communication plan and change management elements.
  • Preferred technical work experience in engineering, architecture, or construction management or related fields.
  • Preferred technical education in engineering, architecture, or construction management or related fields.


MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Education & Experience:
  • Bachelor's degree in a related field and two years of relevant experience or combination of education and relevant experience.


Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  • Polished written and oral communication skills to address a wide variety of audiences.
  • Ability to productively contribute to cross-functional teams.
  • Depth of knowledge in technical discipline/domain needed to deliver projects.
  • Demonstrated project management ability to employ integration, scope time management, cost, quality, human resources, communications, risk, and procurement components.


Certifications and Licenses:
  • None


PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
  • Frequently stand/walk, sit, perform desk-based computer tasks and lift/carry/push/pull objects that weigh up to 10 pounds.
  • Occasionally use a telephone, write by hand, twist/bend/stoop/squat, grasp lightly/fine manipulation and lift/carry/push/pull objects that weigh up to 20 pounds.
  • Rarely kneel, crawl, climb ladders, reach/work above shoulder, grasp forcefully, carry, push, and pull objects that weigh up to 40 pounds or more.
  • Ability to maintain a valid non-commercial California Driver's license.
  • Auditory acuity with ability to hear horns and bells.
  • Visual acuity with ability to determine colors for finishes.
  • Ability to climb scaffolding, ladders, stairs etc.


WORKING CONDITIONS:
  • May work in active laboratories or outdoor environments.
  • May be exposed to extreme hot and cold temperatures, be exposed to high voltage electricity, radiation or electromagnetic fields, lasers, noise > 80dB TWA, allergens/biohazards/chemicals /asbestos, or heavy metals or work on roofs at heights greater than 10 ft.
  • May drive vehicle day and night.
  • Must wear personal protective equipment as defined/required by job assignments, and dress for clean rooms.
  • May work extended hours, evenings, and weekends.


WORK STANDARDS:
  • When conducting university business, must comply with the California Vehicle Code and Stanford University driving requirements.
  • Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues and clients and with external organizations.
  • Promote Culture of Safety: Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for safety; communicates safety concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned.
  • Subject to and expected to comply with all applicable University policies and procedures, including but not limited to the personnel policies and other policies found in the University's Administrative Guide.


The expected pay range for this position is $100,000 to $108,000 per annum.

Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for a position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location, and external market pay for comparable jobs.

The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities.

Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.

About Stanford University

Stanford University is a private research university located in Stanford, California. The university was founded in 1885 by Leland and Jane Stanford in memory of their son, Leland Stanford Jr. Stanford is known for its academic excellence and research programs, particularly in the fields of engineering, computer science, and the sciences. The university has a diverse student body and offers undergraduate and graduate programs in a wide range of disciplines. Stanford is also home to several research centers and institutes, including the Stanford Research Institute and the Hoover Institution. The university is committed to advancing knowledge and improving the world through education and research.
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