Project Engineer I (Part-Time)
Overview:
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 for District minor capital improvements.
- 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 state codes and regulations.
- Reads and interprets construction plans and shop drawings.
- Assists in preparing written materials, including correspondence, reports, procedures, and guidelines.
- Supports the development of weekly/monthly status and photos reports for the project team.
- Provides support and documentation for construction change orders and construction field orders.
- Reviews and enforces construction and professional services contracts.
- Facilitates resolutions of construction and design issues.
- 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 in both electronic and paper format.
- Reviews submittals for conformance to plans and specifications.
- Other job-related duties or projects as assigned.
Qualifications:
- BS/BA in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, or related degree or equivalent work experience
- 1-3 years minimum recent professional experience in a similar or equivalent position involved in project or construction
- 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.
Preferred:
- Knowledge of Lean Construction principles and practices
- Knowledge of Design-Build principles and practices
Location: Los Angeles
Work Environment: Onsite
Our Company:
Cordoba Corporation, Making a Difference
Cordoba Corporation is a leading civil engineering, construction management, program management, and planning firm. Our expertise spans diverse sectors, including education and facilities, transportation, water, and energy. Collaborating closely with our clients, we have successfully delivered complex and high-impact infrastructure projects across California.
National Recognition - Cordoba’s efforts have garnered national acclaim. Engineering News-Record (ENR) has consistently ranked us as a “top 100 construction management firm” and a “top 50 program management firm.” Additionally, ENR recognized Cordoba as a “top 100 design firm” in California in 2018.Our business model emphasizes efficiency, fostering a dynamic work environment. We approach projects with multifaceted strategies, ensuring successful outcomes.
Statewide Presence - With headquarters in Los Angeles, Cordoba maintains a strong statewide presence. Our offices extend to San Francisco, Sacramento, San Ramon, Chatsworth, Santa Ana, Ontario, and San Diego.
Enhancing Employee Well-Being
Benefits and Perks: We offer multiple medical and dental insurance plans, as well as vision insurance. Plans are subsidized for both employees and dependents with effective coverage in the first month after hire. Additionally, Cordoba provides employees with paid AD&D and life insurance, a 401k with an industry leading employer match, generous vacation, and sick leave accruals, 9 paid holidays, and other forms of paid time off.We also offer flexible spending accounts (FSA’s) including medical care reimbursement, dependent care reimbursement, and commuter benefit plans. Employees are also eligible for our employee assistance program and well-being benefits that include stress management, nutrition, and financial well-being.
Cordoba Corporation provides equal employment opportunities, promoting diversity and inclusion. We welcome applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.
Harassment-Free Workplace: We prohibit workplace harassment based on any factor, including race, gender, sexual orientation, or disability. Cordoba is committed to fostering a healthy and happy lifestyle for our employees, both within and beyond the workplace.
For inquiries or accommodations, please contact our HR Department at: (213) 895-0224.
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