Construction - Project Engineer

Project Engineer

The Project Engineer leads management of construction documents including drawings, RFIs, submittals, reports, procurement, change orders and other processes throughout the construction project. Additionally, the Project Engineer coordinates between the Project Management staff and Superintendent staff regarding design, procurement, schedule, field issues, and other construction items.

What You Will Do:

• Assist in all aspects of preconstruction, estimating, coordination, execution, and closeout of construction projects.
• Report to Superintendent/ Project Manager and closely work with Assistant Project Managers, Superintendents, field staff, subcontractors, design consultants, third parties, city officials, utility companies, and other internal Onni departments.
• Pre-Construction Phase Responsibilities
  • Assist in quantity takeoffs, buyout process, and developing scopes of work
  • Assist with cost estimates, budget development, and value engineering
  • Research and prequalify vendors and subcontractors
• Construction Phase Responsibilities
  • Manage document control including drawings, specifications, and other supplemental information
  • Responsible for coordinating and attending meetings, and distributing meeting minutes
  • Utilize project management software's for processing RFI's and submittals
  • Track material lead times and procurement status
  • Attend coordination meetings and track action items / to-do lists
  • Process permits and city approvals as required
  • Assist with change order management and tracking
  • Develop and manage various tracking logs including permits, contracts, change orders, procurement, RFIs, submittals, punch lists, etc.
  • Communicate with field staff, subcontractors, design consultants, third parties, city officials, utility companies, and other internal Onni departments.
• Field Responsibilities
  • Assist superintendents with overseeing site activities and communicating with subcontractors
  • Process purchase orders and track deliveries
  • Document site issues, design changes, and potential cost impacts
    • Participate in site safety reviews
    • Develop and maintain punch lists and deficiency lists
    • Coordinates site visits from consultants and third parties
  • Performs other duties as required

What You Bring:

• Associate's degree or higher in Project Management or related field required
• Demonstrated knowledge of construction and building codes required
• Proficiency in MS Project, MS Outlook, MS Word, MS Excel, MS Windows and Bluebeam

About the company:

For over half a century, Onni has been building communities for people to live, work, and play. Our success reflects our commitment to our employees and partners, and our dedication to quality construction, innovation, sustainability, and customer satisfaction. Our expertise expands across North America, with offices in Vancouver, Toronto, Los Angeles, Seattle, Phoenix, and Chicago.

Onni Properties, LLC ("Onni") will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment in accordance with the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring, and other local ordinance, as applicable. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if Onni is concerned about a conviction or convictions that is/are directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction(s), provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. A criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship upon certain job duties of this employment position, and such criminal history may result in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment.

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AI Use:

This role may involve the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support research, analysis, content development, design, reporting, or operational efficiency. Employees are expected to use AI responsibly and in compliance with company policies, data privacy requirements, confidentiality obligations, and applicable laws.

All AI-generated or AI-assisted outputs must be reviewed for accuracy, quality, and appropriateness before use. Employees are also expected to disclose when AI tools have been used in the creation of work and must not present AI-generated content as solely their own original work.

How To Apply:

Please apply through the link on the job posting and attach your resume and any other required documents.

We thank all applicants for your interest in the Onni Group. Note that only those applicants under consideration will be contacted.

Salary Range:

$70,304.00- $115,000.00