Vanir Construction Management, Inc. has been exceeding client expectations for 35 years. Our progressive growth and quality of service has led Vanir to become consistently ranked among the top construction management firms in the nation by Engineering News-Record. As we continue growing into new areas and markets, our focus is to maintain a team of creative, ambitious, and visionary individuals.
Job Description
Vanir Construction Management, Inc. is seeking an experieced Project Engineer to join the team in Los Angeles, California. This position will serve projects in the Education Sector.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Provides technical and engineering support to the College Project Teams (CPT) including Project Managers and Construction Managers
Coordinates with Program Management Office (PMO) staff, contractors, architects, engineers, inspectors, consultants and College 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 College 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
Assesses project risks and develops risk registers including mitigation strategies
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
Generates and drafts Proposed Board Actions (PBA)
Other job-related duties or projects as assigned
Prepare Scope of Work documents for solicitation of consultant and contractor services
Prepare project status reports
Other job-related duties or projects as assigned
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business or related degree is required (Additional qualifying experience in excess to the minimum stated above may be substituted for the required education on a year for year basis)
5 - 8 years minimum recent professional experience in a similar or equivalent position involved in project or construction is required
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Ability to take initiative and make sound decisions
Experience with Division of State Architect (DSA) projects is preferred
Experience with Central plant and large public works programs is preferred
Experience with Proliance or similar PMIS systems is preferred
Professional Engineer License (PE), Certified Construction Manager (CCM), or similar credentials is preferred
How to Apply
If you're interested in working for Vanir Construction Management, Inc., please visit our website to learn more and to apply online atwww.vanir.com.
Persons with medical limitations may, with reasonable accommodations, be capable of performing the duties of this position. Such a determination must be made on an individual basis considering the person's limitations, the requirements of the position, and the company's ability to make reasonable accommodations to the person's limitations.
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