Construction Project Engineer
Support Shepherd, Colombia
Job Description
Position: Construction Project Engineer
Working Hours: M-F 9am-5pm PST
Salary: 900USD to 1800USD
Type of contract: Independent contractor / independent professional
About the company:
Our client is a general contractor under the Newport Partners group of companies, with offices in Irvine and Los Angeles. Newport Partners is a national real estate investment and tax credit syndicator. NP Construction Company, Domus Development, Domus Management Company, and several other subsidiaries comprise the vertically integrated group of companies under Newport Partners.
Summary of Position:
We are seeking an individual to fill the position of Project Engineer to support the construction of multifamily communities. This is a unique opportunity to learn and grow as a key member of a fast-growing company under the Newport Partners umbrella. This position comes with a wide variety of responsibilities and high growth potential.
Responsibilities
- Work with Project Managers toward the successful completion of the construction project(s).
- Document, write, and distribute Requests For Information (RFIs)
- Review, prepare, and distribute submittals
- Assist the Project Manager and Superintendent by coordinating job needs
- Attend owner/architect/contractor meetings and assist in recording, preparing, and distributing meeting minutes
- Assist in reviewing subcontractor change orders and preparing change orders for the owner
- Assist in monthly project schedule updates
- Assist in coordinating manpower and subcontractor issues/scheduling
- Assist in assembling project close-out documentation
- Assist in assembling documentation for project green requirements
- Assist with job site safety documentation and scheduling job site safety inspections
- Job site photo documentation
- Learn all aspects of project management/construction processes from preconstruction to close-out
- Assist in preparing monthly payment application documentation
- Assist in preparing bid comparison analysis and subcontracts
Requirements
- Minimum 1-year experience as a Construct Project Engineer (preferred)
- Bachelor's degree education
- Some construction background
- Tech savvy enough to work remotely
- Strong English proficiency
- Tools: Procore (big plus), MS Office, MS Outlook, MS Project (preferred)
Benefits
- Health/Dental/Vision coverage is available for individuals after 30 days. Dependents can be covered at the employee’s expense
- 401k program
- Three weeks leave (vacation, personal, sick) for the first four years
- Nine paid holidays
- Discretionary bonus based on individual and company performance after the Financial Year Ends