Education - Project Engineer - Long Beach

Cordoba Corporation is seeking a Project Engineer with outstanding communication skills and field experience, who will assist the Construction Manager in the daily management, reporting, communications, operations, coordination, and general administrative needs of projects assigned. Individuals must be able to manage multiple tasks, exhibit strong organizational skills, and have a basic understanding of design and construction.

Responsibilities

Provides technical and engineering support to the Construction Manager
Coordinates with District staff, contractors, architects, engineers, inspectors, consultants and other construction support staff
Participates in, and occasionally runs, design or construction meetings
Makes field checks on construction, demolition, rehabilitation, alteration addition or repair projects to determine compliance with job specifications, plans, established district standards, and Division of the State Architect (DSA) requirements
Reads and interprets construction plans and shop drawings
Assists in preparing written materials including correspondence, reports, procedures, and guidelines
Supports development of weekly/monthly status and photos reports for project team
Reviews, estimates, negotiates, and processes construction change orders and construction field orders
Reviews and enforces construction and professional services contracts
Manages and directs contractors and outside consultants including reviewing and approving invoices
Facilitates resolutions of construction and design issues
Reviews and confirms accuracy of requests for information from the contractor prior to submission to the Architect of Record
Coordinates with Architects for timely and accurate responses to requests for information, submittals, Construction Change Documents, etc.
Generates and distributes meeting minutes (construction meetings, design meetings, etc.)
Confirms contractor’s maintenance of record drawings prior to monthly progress payments to the Contractor
Maintain project files and logs in both electronic and paper format
Reviews submittals for conformance to plans and specifications
Assist in obtaining and reviewing cost estimates and schedule updates during each design phase and through the bidding phase
Assist in the bid solicitation and General Contractor outreach program
Assist the Construction Manager with the quality control program to ensure all work is correct and documented
Perform daily site photograph and written documentation of work performed
Prepare and distribute monthly project status reports
Assist with the coordination of special inspections and testing laboratories
Coordinate and facilitate the closeout and commissioning phase of the project
Develop the punchlist and verify successful completion and acceptance of each item
Request and obtain all required warranties from the contractor, arrange and submit to the District
Other job-related duties or projects as assigned

Qualifications

1-3 years minimum recent professional experience in a similar or equivalent position involved in project or construction
BS/BA Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, or related degree. Additional qualifying experience in excess to the minimum stated above may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to take initiative and make sound decisions.
Knowledge of construction management procedures
Knowledge of contract documents
Knowledge of industry practices
Proficiency in Microsoft Office
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong competency in construction management software ie. Procore
100 percent onsite
Salary range: $65k to $85k per year

Our Company

Cordoba Corporation is a nationally recognized civil engineering, construction management, program management, and planning firm. We specialize in education and facilities, transportation, and water and energy. In collaboration with our clients, Cordoba has facilitated the development of several complex and highly visible infrastructure projects throughout California.

Our efforts have resulted in national recognition from Engineering News-Record as a “top 100 construction management firm” and a “top 50 program management firm”. We are proud to share that ENR has also recently recognized Cordoba in 2018 as a “top 100 design firm” in California.

Cordoba's business model has been commended for its efficiency, encouraging work dynamic, and its multifaceted approach toward projects. Many of our professionals have received praise in the media as leaders in their field of expertise.

We have established a statewide presence throughout California. Headquartered in Los Angeles, we also have offices located in San Francisco, Sacramento, San Ramon, Chatsworth, Santa Ana, and San Diego.

Cordoba Corporation provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.

Cordoba Corporation expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.

If you need special assistance or accommodation, please contact Cordoba Corporations HR Department at: (213)895-0224.
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