Align Builders is on a mission to redefine the construction experience. We are seeking a project engineer who possesses strong values, communicates clearly, displays a consistently strong work ethic, and is eager to build lasting relationships. This is an exciting opportunity to be a part of a growing company with clear focus and purpose.

Competencies / Characteristics Required:

• Team player with a reputation of hard work and strong personal values
• Clearly understands and embraces working together as a team
• Humble, hungry, and sharp
• Aptitude and passion to learn, listen, and grow
• Willingness to be mentored by project manager and superintendent
• Thinks big picture and long term
• Can be trusted to hold themselves accountable and do the right thing even when no one is looking.
• Quick to take responsibility and slow to assign blame
• Maintains a positive and professional attitude under pressure
• Optimistically fights to find hope and solutions in any situation
• Responds thoughtfully instead of reacting emotionally
• Can adhere to organizational process, protocol
• Works diligently and urgently. Skillfully prioritizes their time
• Communicates effectively and clearly
• Disciplined in managing and executing multiple tasks and assignments

Essential Functions:

• Assist project manager and superintendent in executing complex projects.
• Feed critical information to the field (project superintendent and trade partners) to keep the project on schedule.
• Can competently interpret plans, specifications, and code
• Provide support and information to the project superintendent to ensure work complies with project design, code, and specifications.
• Assist the project superintendent with site logistics (trailer, temp facilities) to ensure project is set up for success.
• Manage and lead the RFI, submittal, and procurement process by working closely with our trade partners and project architects, engineers, and Owners.
• Coordinate and effectively communicate with project architects, engineers, Owners, subcontractors and field personnel with current project status and critical issues.
• Understands and recognizes quality workmanship
• Assist project manager in cost management and reporting
• Prepare and plan for weekly OAC, trade, and pre-install meetings. Document and distribute meeting minutes weekly.
• Manage, generate, and execute subcontracts and subcontractor change orders.
• Maintain up-to-date project logs including monthly project progress reports and project controls.
• Maintain our construction management software (Procore) and document/drawing management.
• Assist in managing project production and scheduling including CPM updates, mapping sessions, pull plans, etc. with project superintendent and project manager.
• Lead the closeout process including Owner training, punch list, and as-builts.

Education / Experience / Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management or engineering preferred but not required.
• 1-3 years of experience as a construction project engineer is preferred but not required.
• Experience should be in commercial construction, preferably in Health Care (OSHPD), Life Sciences, Higher Education, and Office Improvements.
• Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite (excel, word), Bluebeam, project management software (Procore), and scheduling software (Microsoft Project).
• Interpersonal skills – ability to engage with clients, internal team members, and trade contractors in a constructive, productive way to overcome obstacles and achieve result.

Benefits / Location:

• 401K, Dental, Medical, Vision, Health Savings Account, Life Insurance, Long Term Disability, Mentorship
• Orange County, CA
• Full-Time

We exist to improve the construction project environment by inspiring people to build together. For more information, visit http://www.alignbuilders.com