Kitchell

Senior Project Engineer

Kitchell$90K — $120K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or Architecture preferred
  • 3 to 6 years of work experience in construction required
  • Experience in the California Public Education Market sector is preferred
  • Proficient in MS Office and construction-specific software like Bluebeam, Primavera P6, Procore, and/or BIM tools
  • Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and blueprints

Responsibilities

  • Develop a complete understanding of all contract documents and their interdependencies
  • Observe and record site activities as per contract requirements
  • Manage document control processes to ensure compliance with contracts
  • Evaluate and report on change order requests and submittals
  • Assist in maintaining project schedules and effective cost control mechanisms
  • Coordinate meeting agendas and document action items
  • Complete project close-out procedures according to contract specifications

Benefits

  • Use of safe work practices and adherence to health and safety policies
  • Opportunity to work closely with a diverse range of stakeholders including owners, architects, and engineers
  • Engagement in a collaborative construction environment
  • On-site location in San Diego, CA providing exposure to various projects
  • Possibility for career growth in a specialized market sector
Full Job Description
Description

Provide CM services in support of the Sr. Project Manager and Owner's Representative team over an Education Market Sector project with Department of State Architect (DSA) regulatory oversight.

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


Requirements

Education and Experience
  • Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or Architecture is preferred
  • 3 to 6 years of related work experience in construction required
  • Prior experience in the California Public Education Market sector is 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


License and Certifications

Valid driver's license with an acceptable motor vehicle record, free from suspensions or restrictions, is required

Travel Requirements

This position is performed on location at the project site in San Diego, CA.

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.

About Kitchell

Kitchell is a construction and real estate development company that provides a wide range of services to clients in the healthcare, education, hospitality, and commercial industries. The company was founded in 1950 and has since grown to become one of the largest construction companies in the Southwest. Kitchell is committed to delivering high-quality projects that meet the needs of their clients, and has a strong focus on sustainability and innovation. The company is headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona, and has offices in California, Texas, and Utah. Kitchell has a reputation for excellence in the construction industry, and has won numerous awards for their work.
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