Project Engineer (San Francisco)

Project Engineer

Pay : $70,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year

Company Overview

Singular Builders is a young company founded by two industry veterans. We look to perform construction for complex, sophisticated and unusual projects. We love a challenge; we know what we like and we're good at it. Our name is new, but our projects are familiar. Renovations, retrofits, residential, affordable housing and high-end interiors, inner urban infrastructure are the type of projects that we seek. We've worked together on some of the most complex, interesting and beautiful construction projects throughout California.

We are now looking to bring together a team of people who really care about the work we do. What sets us apart isn't just our depth of expertise and breadth of services, but how we deliver them. The way we go about problem solving, the way we staff our projects and with whom we staff our projects - that's what makes us singular.

Position Summary

The position of Project Field Engineer will coordinate and oversee the flow of information to assist the Assistant Project Manager, Project Manager or Superintendent for the execution and completion of a construction project. This position will be a career development position to obtain an understanding of all phases of construction to develop into a Project Manager or a Superintendent role.

Field experience is required.

MUST HAVE EXPERIENCE IN THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY

Essential Functions

Essential duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to :

Project Office

Responsible for Request for Information (RFI) and submittal process and flow of information between project office and field personnel to ensure continuity of work.

Ensures project documents are complete, current, and stored appropriately to the company's file structure.

Participates with project start up and close out procedures and documentation.

May assist with; change orders, expedite material and job site equipment,

Serves as a company representative, developing and maintaining working relationships with the trades, client, consultants, and architects.

Works as collaborative and flexible project team member.

Attends OAC meetings, takes meeting minutes and publishes and archives for project records.

Field

Assists with ensuring subcontractors are following their contracts and scope of work with quality workmanship and per the schedule.

Participates in safety meetings, Oversees work on the site under a Superintendent's supervision.

Learns how to develop and follow a project schedule under the direction of a Project Manager and Superintendent

Supervises subcontractor performance and verifies quality of work as directed by the Superintendent.

MUST HAVE EXPERIENCE IN THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY

Core Competencies

Strategic Thinker : Translate goals into action.

Strong Analytical Skills : Ability to visualize, gather information, articulate, analyze complex problems to ensure proper resolutions are determined.

Construction Knowledge Basic construction principles / practices experienced dealing with subcontracts, subcontractors and / or self-perform work.

Decision Making : When there are competing or conflicting priorities demonstrate the ability to balance the desire to be agile while remaining highly disciplined and focused.

Ambitious and Results Driven : Self-driven and motivated, leading by example to achieve desired results in a collaborative work environment.

Position Type / Expected Hours of Work

This position regularly requires long hours and must be willing to work weekends and evenings as driven by the project schedule.

Can expect to work outdoors in all kinds of weather and under risky conditions.

Physical requirements - Must be able to access and navigate all areas of the construction site.

Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds at times.

Travel

Travel is primarily local during the business day.

Required Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent, preferably in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Architecture, or a Construction Management Certificate from an accredited university.

4 years of construction experience

Entry level or 2 years of experience, including internships.

Knowledge of :

Schematics, blueprints and drawings

Schedules

RFI, Submittals, Punch lists

Estimating concepts and budgets

Interpreting oral and written instructions

Developed skills in applicable computer programs including (Word, Excel, MS Project, Bluebeam, Procore etc.), or other specialized software utilized for construction management.

Clear oral and written communications business skills

Professional working relationships with co-workers, business partners and subcontractors

Adjusting and willingness to changing priorities from various directives

workload changes

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, national origin , ancestry, sex (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth or breastfeeding), gender, gender identity, and gender expression, religious creed, disability (mental and physical) including HIV and AIDS, medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics ), genetic information, age, marital status, sexual orientation, military and veteran status, denial of family and medical care leave , or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment.

The Company will endeavor to make reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental limitations of qualified employees with disabilities unless the accommodation imposes an undue hardship on the operation of our business. If you need assistance to perform your job duties because of a physical or mental condition, please let Human Resources know.

This job description may be modified at any time at the sole discretion of Singular Builders.

Job Type : Full-time

Work Location : In person