Senior Project Engineer

Expected annual salary range for this job is $115,000 - $145,000 depending on experience and region. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship / transfer now or in the future.

The company, Rudolph & Sletten, a Tutor Perini Company, is a long‑standing builder in California with a history of delivering high‑profile projects across a variety of sectors. Founded six decades ago, the firm has worked on research facilities, educational campuses, civic structures, and corporate campuses for clients such as Johnson & Johnson, Gilead, the Salk Institute, and many more.

The primary function of a Senior Project Engineer is to assist the Project Manager and Superintendent in organizing, controlling, scheduling, monitoring, and recording all activities that are part of the construction management of a project. The engineer ensures construction proceeds on schedule, adheres to contract specifications, and leads the work of other personnel.

• Schedule and lead coordination meetings with subcontractors and design teams; document information reviewed.
• Inspect construction sites daily and manage subcontractors according to contract documents.
• Participate in job walks to document work performed and report findings for status updates, potential issues, and concerns.
• Coordinate all submittals between subcontractors.
• Understand owner and subcontractor contracts, including General Conditions and exclusions.
• Review designs and drawings for craft installations, materials, and qualifications.
• Review all types of submittals and shop drawings for compliance with contract documents.
• Research and resolve drawing interpretation problems, conflicts, interference, and errors; research and initiate RFIs if needed.
• Initiate and process RFIs, then review RFI responses for completeness and follow up as needed.
• Understand the change‑order (PCO) process, validate and create change orders, assemble and submit to the owner.
• Manage all submittals, RFIs, close‑out, punch list, emergency logistic plans, and other document processes to/from consultants, owners, and subcontractors.
• Identify risks (financial and schedule) based on submittal responses.
• Train R&S staff, owners, and design teams in the proper use and process of submittals, RFIs, and close‑out.
• Analyze and resolve field construction problems, discrepancies, and interference within area of discipline with A/E supervision, owner, and other contractors as required.
• Prepare and disseminate required documentation records such as status reports, punch lists, sketches, material requirement calculations, etc., to the supervisor.
• Review and comment on design comments as required.
• Demonstrate knowledge of value engineering and the design‑phase engineering process.
• Attend meetings with other contractors, subcontractors, owners, or A/E representatives to coordinate design and construction efforts.
• Demonstrate advanced knowledge of construction equipment and techniques, drawings, specifications, building materials, and applicable industry standards.
• Generate queries and reports in Procore construction software; perform quantity takeoffs.
• Establish and complete submittal and project close‑out logs.
• Manage substantial completion, certificate of occupancy, notice of completion, warranties/guarantees, and the project close‑out process.
• Update field work procedure documents and research and interpret codes, technical manuals, journals, etc., as needed.
• Review A/E‑supplied drawings and purchase order specifications to ensure vendors have adequate information, materials are ordered, and delivery dates support schedule.
• Be dependable, consistent, diligent, and thorough in day‑to‑day tasks.
• Analyze and resolve complex construction process problems and issues; communicate effectively while interfacing with all personnel levels.
• Follow instructions and pre‑established guidelines to perform job functions.
• Demonstrate excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Work independently, learn quickly, and apply new skills and knowledge.
• Use creativity and resourcefulness to complete tasks accurately in a compressed timeframe.
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