Westport Inc
Project Engineer
Westport Inc, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079
Los Angeles, CA • Construction OperationsJob Type:
Full-timeDescriptionSummaryUnder the direction of the Project Manager (or Designee), the
Project Engineer
is responsible for the organization and management of the flow of information and documentation on a specific construction project in accordance with company policies, procedures, and goals by performing their duties personally.General ResponsibilitiesAssist and support the Project Manager and Superintendent to ensure completion of the project on time and on budget.Organize and manage project documentation work flow to support the project schedule.Update project team on the status of the project documentation work flow.Support the Project Manager in promoting healthy relationships with the ownership team and consultants.Review and understand the project pre-construction planning and documentation.Review the executed general contract agreement to become familiar with all contractual terms and obligations between owner and contractor.Review and fully understand the relationship and obligations between contractor and all project design, engineering and development consultants.Review all project subcontract agreements and major supplier purchase orders to fully understand and comply with all contractual terms and obligations between contractor and all subcontractors and major suppliers.Become intimately familiar with all project plans, specifications, and project requirements.Organize all construction plans and specifications, both physically on site and in the project document control software.Receive and organize all changes to the plans and specifications issued by the architect and consultants, and distribute to the project team, subcontractors, and suppliers.Solicit, receive and organize cost changes from subcontractors and suppliers resulting from changes to the plans and specifications and RFIs.Review subcontractor and supplier change order requests for legitimacy, detail, accuracy and supporting documentation.Assist the Project Manager and Superintendent with the creation of detailed requests for information (RFI) with required supporting documentation.Submit each RFI to the architect for review and response.Pursue and track RFI work flows including submittal to and response from reviewers.Manage the RFI tracking log in the project PM software and produce updated tracking reports to the project team.Identify RFIs with potentially critical cost and schedule impacts and alert project team members.Set up initial submittal schedule at the beginning of the project and review with Project Manager and Superintendent.Review submittal schedule with architect for completeness and compliance with contract documents.Collect and organize all required submittal documents and materials from all subcontractors and suppliers.Create and send all submittal documents and materials to the architect for review and approval.Pursue and track submittal work flows including submittal to and response from reviewers.Identify submittals with potentially critical schedule impacts and alert project team members.Assist the Project Manager with the timely and accurate preparation of monthly payment applications to the owner.Prepare monthly subcontractor payment applications for review by Project Manager and Superintendent.Send monthly subcontractor payment applications to subcontractors for signature.Review vendor invoices with Project Manager and Superintendent for approval and cost coding.Accumulate and organize vendor invoices on a monthly basis for inclusion as back-up to the monthly payment applications to the owner.Attend and document weekly project team meetings.Attend and contribute to all project OAC meetings and provide updates of the various tracking documents.Collect, organize and track all project close-out documentation.QualificationsPrior construction administration experience preferred.High school diploma or equivalent.College level courses in construction management related curriculum or bachelor’s degree in construction management or business related major preferred.Some knowledge of the building industry preferred.OSHA 30-hour and CPR/First-Aid certifications a plus.LEED credentials a plus.Valid CA driver’s license is required.Competency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PM Web or other construction project management software.SkillsRead, write and communicate fluently in the English language.Understand and perform basic mathematical functions.Understand construction industry terminology.Read and understand construction drawings and details.Possess excellent communication and organizational skills.Possess detail-oriented analytical skills.Ability to use reasoning to logically analyze and solve problems.Perform tasks accurately and efficiently.Make cost-effective decisions quickly.Ability to set realistic timetables, meet deadlines and prioritize tasks.Adjust and adapt to changing conditions and unforeseen events.Anticipate, identify and clearly define potential problems.Work with others to resolve issues.Work well under pressure with deadlines.Work cooperatively with a variety of personality types.Represent the company with professionalism, honesty, and integrity.Ability to interpret and understand a variety of instructions.Perform job duties in a professional office environment on a construction site.Regularly traverse project sites.Periodically travel to company office and other job sites as required.The physical demands of this position include sitting, standing, walking, and lifting up to 25 pounds.Follow all safety requirements related to the performance of assigned duties.This is a full-time exempt management position which may require occasional evening and weekend work.
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Full-timeDescriptionSummaryUnder the direction of the Project Manager (or Designee), the
Project Engineer
is responsible for the organization and management of the flow of information and documentation on a specific construction project in accordance with company policies, procedures, and goals by performing their duties personally.General ResponsibilitiesAssist and support the Project Manager and Superintendent to ensure completion of the project on time and on budget.Organize and manage project documentation work flow to support the project schedule.Update project team on the status of the project documentation work flow.Support the Project Manager in promoting healthy relationships with the ownership team and consultants.Review and understand the project pre-construction planning and documentation.Review the executed general contract agreement to become familiar with all contractual terms and obligations between owner and contractor.Review and fully understand the relationship and obligations between contractor and all project design, engineering and development consultants.Review all project subcontract agreements and major supplier purchase orders to fully understand and comply with all contractual terms and obligations between contractor and all subcontractors and major suppliers.Become intimately familiar with all project plans, specifications, and project requirements.Organize all construction plans and specifications, both physically on site and in the project document control software.Receive and organize all changes to the plans and specifications issued by the architect and consultants, and distribute to the project team, subcontractors, and suppliers.Solicit, receive and organize cost changes from subcontractors and suppliers resulting from changes to the plans and specifications and RFIs.Review subcontractor and supplier change order requests for legitimacy, detail, accuracy and supporting documentation.Assist the Project Manager and Superintendent with the creation of detailed requests for information (RFI) with required supporting documentation.Submit each RFI to the architect for review and response.Pursue and track RFI work flows including submittal to and response from reviewers.Manage the RFI tracking log in the project PM software and produce updated tracking reports to the project team.Identify RFIs with potentially critical cost and schedule impacts and alert project team members.Set up initial submittal schedule at the beginning of the project and review with Project Manager and Superintendent.Review submittal schedule with architect for completeness and compliance with contract documents.Collect and organize all required submittal documents and materials from all subcontractors and suppliers.Create and send all submittal documents and materials to the architect for review and approval.Pursue and track submittal work flows including submittal to and response from reviewers.Identify submittals with potentially critical schedule impacts and alert project team members.Assist the Project Manager with the timely and accurate preparation of monthly payment applications to the owner.Prepare monthly subcontractor payment applications for review by Project Manager and Superintendent.Send monthly subcontractor payment applications to subcontractors for signature.Review vendor invoices with Project Manager and Superintendent for approval and cost coding.Accumulate and organize vendor invoices on a monthly basis for inclusion as back-up to the monthly payment applications to the owner.Attend and document weekly project team meetings.Attend and contribute to all project OAC meetings and provide updates of the various tracking documents.Collect, organize and track all project close-out documentation.QualificationsPrior construction administration experience preferred.High school diploma or equivalent.College level courses in construction management related curriculum or bachelor’s degree in construction management or business related major preferred.Some knowledge of the building industry preferred.OSHA 30-hour and CPR/First-Aid certifications a plus.LEED credentials a plus.Valid CA driver’s license is required.Competency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PM Web or other construction project management software.SkillsRead, write and communicate fluently in the English language.Understand and perform basic mathematical functions.Understand construction industry terminology.Read and understand construction drawings and details.Possess excellent communication and organizational skills.Possess detail-oriented analytical skills.Ability to use reasoning to logically analyze and solve problems.Perform tasks accurately and efficiently.Make cost-effective decisions quickly.Ability to set realistic timetables, meet deadlines and prioritize tasks.Adjust and adapt to changing conditions and unforeseen events.Anticipate, identify and clearly define potential problems.Work with others to resolve issues.Work well under pressure with deadlines.Work cooperatively with a variety of personality types.Represent the company with professionalism, honesty, and integrity.Ability to interpret and understand a variety of instructions.Perform job duties in a professional office environment on a construction site.Regularly traverse project sites.Periodically travel to company office and other job sites as required.The physical demands of this position include sitting, standing, walking, and lifting up to 25 pounds.Follow all safety requirements related to the performance of assigned duties.This is a full-time exempt management position which may require occasional evening and weekend work.
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