Project Engineer - (Construction) L.A.

National Community Renaissance - Los Angeles, CA

Full-time - Entry Level

Los Angeles, CA

Real Estate

About the position

The Project Engineer at National Community Renaissance (CORE) plays a crucial role in the construction process, supporting the Vice Presidents of Construction and Construction Managers throughout all phases of various projects. This position involves assisting with design development, bidding, contracting, and budget reconciliation, ensuring that projects are completed efficiently and effectively while contributing to the organization's mission of community revitalization through affordable housing.

Responsibilities

• Assist Vice Presidents (VPs), Construction Manager (CMs), and Construction Superintendents throughout all stages of construction.
• Perform research and coordination of special projects in the department as assigned.
• Prepare special reports as needed for the Construction Department.
• Assist Accounting Department management with efforts to improve workflow efficiencies.
• Work closely with Construction Accounting, VPs, CMs, and Construction Superintendents to ensure accurate and timely review of the construction budget and actual expenditures information is in the system and on the progress billings.
• Assist in scheduling meetings as requested.
• Attend design meetings, take notes and follow up on tasks as directed by VPs and CMs.
• Assist in pulling permits and paying fees.
• Review plans and report back to VPs and CMs about project details and unique conditions.
• Assist with creation and review of trade specific scopes of work.
• Load plans onto Procore.
• Create bid packages on Procore and send them to subcontractors.
• Communicate with subcontractors regarding delivery of proposals.
• Organize and review subcontractor proposals and present them to VPs and CMs.
• Work closely with Contracts, VPs, and CMs to execute contracts and POs.
• Work closely with Accounting to ensure accuracy of draws, make budget adjustments, and track timing of draws.
• Coordinate with subcontractors to verify timely and accurate billing and lien releases and ensure that payments are received timely.
• Do project site inspections on a regular basis.
• Help track and process change orders.
• Work closely with VPs, CMs, and Construction Superintendents on submittals.
• Process and review submittals.
• Track timely approval of submittals.
• Create closeout package for projects including As-builts, Closeout Binder, Notice of Completion (NOC), Certificate of Occupancy (C of O) and other required documents.
• Attend company-sponsored events that relate to the development of the team and participate in all company-required educational and team-building activities.

Requirements

• 1-3 years of demonstrated experience in the construction industry.
• Proficiently read and interpret plans, specifications, and reports related to construction.
• Proficient in MS Outlook, MS Word, MS Excel, and MS PowerPoint.
• Experience in MS Project, Procore, and Bluebeam is preferred.
• Ability to comprehend and follow instructions and be able to multi-task.
• Perform complex and repetitive tasks.
• Maintain a fast work pace and high-volume workload.
• Relate to others beyond giving and receiving instructions.
• Strong team player and able to take initiative on projects.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with Procore and Bluebeam software.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation packages
• Comprehensive benefit plans including medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) plan with match
• Life Insurance
• Long-term disability (LTD)
• Flexible spending account (FSA)
• Paid holidays
• Vacation
• Sick time