Project Engineer

Onsite

1190 Welch Rd Trailer - PALO ALTO

Full time

R2550410

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Day - 08 Hour (United States of America)

This is a Stanford Health Care job.

Join Stanford Health Care as a Project Engineer!

Are you ready to make a meaningful impact in the healthcare industry? At Stanford Health Care, we are seeking a talented Project Engineer to help shape our state-of-the-art facilities and enhance the quality of care for our patients. In this dynamic role, you will lead innovative construction projects, collaborating with a passionate team dedicated to transforming healthcare environments.

As a Project Engineer, you will coordinate with project managers, architects, and contractors to ensure projects are executed flawlessly. Your technical expertise will be crucial in addressing design challenges, maintaining accurate documentation, and ensuring compliance with quality and safety standards. You’ll manage budgets and schedules, facilitating effective communication among all stakeholders to keep projects on track.

We are looking for candidates with a strong understanding of engineering principles and construction methods, particularly in healthcare settings. Your problem-solving skills and attention to detail will be essential as you conduct site inspections, prepare project schedules, and support sustainability initiatives.

Ideal candidates will have a degree in civil engineering or a related field, relevant work experience, and familiarity with healthcare regulations. Certifications like PMP or LEED accreditation are a plus!

Join us in creating healing spaces that support cutting-edge research and elevate patient experiences. At Stanford Health Care, your contributions will leave a lasting impact on our community and beyond. Apply today to be part of our mission to provide exceptional patient care!

A Brief Overview

Plans, organizes, manages and is responsible for all document control and distribution processes and systems for the Planning, Design & Construction (PD&C) Department, including all construction project-related documentation received from and sent to the contractor, architect, and internal staff from initial planning and early development of a project through its completion.

Locations

Stanford Health Care

What you will do

• Meets regularly with all the parties involved to stay abreast of and track the status of construction projects at all stages. Prepares meeting agendas as needed and records and distributes minutes summarizing matters discussed and actions approved.

• Scan, distribute, and file documents including (but not limited to) project designs, drawings, specifications, estimates, and correspondence to the appropriate archival repository.

• Verify and correct project-related documentation where needed.

• Ensures that document control and distribution systems, processes, and procedures are organized, accurate, clear, and complete.

• Maintains effective and on-going communications with construction and contractor management teams.

• Provides initial review of pay applications, change orders, and other incoming construction documents.

• Performs other project engineering and project management-related duties as well as incidental duties as needed or assigned.

Education Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.

• Degree in a work-related discipline/field (Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management) Preferred

• Relevant experience in lieu of degree may be considered. Relevant experience in lieu of a degree is in addition to the experience requirements for this position.

Experience Qualifications

• Three or more years of related experience in construction, design, or construction management Required

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of and ability to use project management tools.

• Knowledge of CAD system, CAFM, estimating, cost control, scheduling, construction administration, quality control, and specific writing and place planning.

• Knowledge of technical and professional requirements in the fields of healthcare delivery, architecture, and the building design process, and construction.

• Knowledge of project management, accounting, construction design, construction methods, building materials, sustainability, mechanical and electrical construction, cost estimation, building codes and standards, and contract administration.

• Knowledge of OSHPD forms, applications, fees, permits, test, and inspection forms.

• Knowledge of RFI, PCO, submittal, and invoicing processes.

• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite business software applications.

• Ability to organize and complete project documentation.

• Ability to read drawings and schematics.

• Ability to plan, organize, prioritize, and complete work within deadlines ensuring accuracy and attention to detail at each step.

• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with and gain the cooperation of others at all levels, both within and outside SHC.

Licenses and Certifications

• None .

These principles apply to ALL employees:

SHC Commitment to Providing an Exceptional Patient & Family Experience

Stanford Health Care sets a high standard for delivering value and an exceptional experience for our patients and families. Candidates for employment and existing employees must adopt and execute C-I-CARE standards for all of patients, families and towards each other. C-I-CARE is the foundation of Stanford’s patient-experience and represents a framework for patient-centered interactions. Simply put, we do what it takes to enable and empower patients and families to focus on health, healing and recovery.

You will do this by executing against our three experience pillars, from the patient and family’s perspective:

• Know Me: Anticipate my needs and status to deliver effective care

• Show Me the Way: Guide and prompt my actions to arrive at better outcomes and better health

• Coordinate for Me: Own the complexity of my care through coordination

Equal Opportunity Employer Stanford Health Care (SHC) strongly values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination in all of its policies and practices, including the area of employment. Accordingly, SHC does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity and/or expression, religion, age, national or ethnic origin, political beliefs, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, or disability, or the perception of any of the above. People of all genders, members of all racial and ethnic groups, people with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants with criminal convictions will be considered after an individualized assessment of the conviction and the job requirements.

Base Pay Scale: Generally starting at $55.85 - $74.00 per hour

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training. This pay scale is not a promise of a particular wage.

At Stanford Health Care, we seek to provide patients with the very best in diagnosis and treatment, with outstanding quality, compassion and coordination. With an unmatched track record of scientific discovery, technological innovation and translational medicine, Stanford Medicine physicians are pioneering leading edge therapies today that will change the way health care is delivered tomorrow.

As part of our spirit of discovery, we also leverage our deep relationships with luminary Silicon Valley companies to develop new ways to deliver preeminent patient care.

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