Project Engineer, High-End Residential Construction

LOCATION
:

San Rafael, CA 94901 (position is in office, not remote)

OUR CLIENT
:
Plath & Company (Construction)

POSITION TITLE
:

Project Engineer

REPORTING TO
: CFO, Project Managers

LOCATION
:

San Rafael, CA 94901 (position is in office, not remote)

OUR CLIENT
:
Plath & Company (Construction)

Website:  Plath & Company, Inc is a Marin County based high-end residential building contractor, that has been in business for 45+ years. Plath is dedicated to the building of fine homes, throughout the San Francisco Bay Area from Napa, Sonoma, Marin, San Francisco, Menlo Park, Atherton and beyond. Plath applies special artistry, and the highest standards to the building process. We are seeking a Project Engineer to join our competent team.

The Project Engineer will work directly with project teams from the setup of Construction projects, through the completion and closeout of the jobs. Responsible for the support of project managers through the preparation, evaluation, tracking and management of contracts, agreements, work order and other work as required. Work is performed under general supervision of the Project Managers.

This is a salaried, full time position with benefits.

The position is posted here:

• Provide Contract Administration for contracts and work orders
• Preconstruction project set up and project organization
• Prepare and track submittals and RFI’s
• Set up AIA invoices or Time and Material invoices as required
• Prepare client AIA invoices and/or T&M invoices and required invoice backup
• Enter job budget in SAGE 300
• Prepare subcontractor agreements as directed by project managers
• Prepare and/or ensure all lien releases are completed and in order
• Ensure subcontractor and vendors have proper insurances, bonds and required licensing
• Review and prepare subcontractor pay requests
• Review and/or prepare contract documents, change orders, and/or other documents as required
• Order job site utilities and other jobsite requirements necessary
• Prepare and coordinate client required backup documentation
• Facilitate timely payments to subcontractors, etc.
• Maintain and organize detailed project filing system, which includes contractual records and related documentation
• Monitor and/or maintain change orders and purchase orders
• Perform additional related tasks as required

The company realizes that every interested candidate might not have all of the desired experience, and some training will be provided, but here is what they are looking for in terms of experience and skills… the more you have, the better!

• At least three years of experience in the construction field in a similar capacity
• Knowledge of Construction and professional service contracts, agreements and work orders
• Professionalism
• Knowledge of job cost tracking and budgeting
• SAGE 300 experience is a plus, or similar software
• Excel, Blue Beam, Plan Grid
• Excellent written and verbal skills
• Exposure to basic accounting including accounts payable and general ledger

Degree in Project Management or Business Administration or closely related field, preferred, but not required

Competitive compensation, health benefits, 401k, paid vacation and bonus program