Company Description
Cannon Building is a leading provider of high-efficiency, cost-effective construction solutions for Life Science, Healthcare, Commercial, and Industrial markets. Our expertise includes critical environments, such as Biopharmaceutical and Healthcare facilities, with extensive experience in LEED construction. We have a proven track record of on-time project delivery, demonstrated through 300+ efficient facility shutdowns and turnarounds. Clients repeatedly turn to Cannon Building for innovative, reliable, and safety-focused construction solutions.
Role Description
This is a full-time on-site role for a Project Engineer–Healthcare located in Carlsbad, CA. The successful candidate will assist in managing construction projects, including project planning, scheduling, and coordinating resources. Day-to-day tasks include revising project plans, performing engineering tasks, preparing technical submittals, ensuring effective communication among stakeholders, and maintaining compliance with safety and quality standards. The Project Engineer will collaborate with the project management team to execute construction tasks efficiently and with minimal disruptions to operations.
Responsibilities
- Use effective verbal and written communication acting as the liaison between the owner / client, architect and consultants as well the project team in all phases of the work.
- Assist in the preparation of estimating bids, subcontracts including development of drawing lists, scopes of work and schedules.
- Employ Project Management Systems to manage and control the estimating / bid processes and project documentation work including change orders, subcontractor claims, purchase orders, submittals, and shop drawings. Keep organized files of all documents.
- Review and process shop drawings and submittals to ensure compliance with the construction documents.
- Participate in the monitoring and preparation of RFI logs, submittal logs, subcontractor status report, testing and inspection reports, safety inspections and reports, change order logs and other related reports for use by the Project Manager and Superintendent. Issue updated logs to the Superintendents on a weekly basis.
- Assist in the preparation, monitoring and updating of the estimating / bid process and project schedule. Help coordinate the schedules with the Superintendent’s “3 week look ahead” schedules. Establish material delivery schedules / logs from the submittal logs and assist in their integration into the project schedule.
- Review RFIs for accuracy, references and detail including interpretation of drawings and specifications as it relates to the RFI. Keep record drawings updated and RFIs posted. Insure that As-built drawings are kept up to date and in order.
Technical Skills
Strong skills in Project Engineering and Project PlanningAbility to recognize problems and produce workable alternative solutions.Proactively solves problems.Knowledge and understanding of construction methods and techniques.Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Excel and Word.Minimum of a bachelor’s degree or in the process of obtaining a degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.Qualifications
Experience in Project Management and scheduling construction resourcesEffective Communication skills for collaborating with teams and stakeholdersKnowledge of Electrical Engineering principles applicable to constructionDemonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced, on-site environmentFamiliarity with healthcare construction standards and regulations is a plusProficiency in construction management software