Construction Project Engineer

Description

• Act as the liaison between the Construction Department and other Habitat Departments to ensure that all documentation is provided as necessary, and/or is easily accessible.
• Assist Project Managers, Directors, and other team leadership in crafting, documenting, and maintaining departmental processes and templates.
• Assist Directors and Project Managers with various due diligence/site feasibility tasks, including executing contracts with professional service providers
• Assist Project Managers in setting up projects in Procore and Smartsheet
• Facilitate project meetings and manage meeting minutes and action items
• Reconcile accounts and close out all contracts by end of project.
• Coordinate and document all outreach with bidders/subcontractors throughout the RFB process.
• Secure all material submittals, route for appropriate reviews, and document in Procore.
• Set and work on quarterly objectives associated with process development, procurement needs, personal growth, and training.
• Create bid packages in Procore (construction project management software) and send requests for bids (RFBs) to contractors for all scopes of work.
• Participate in construction, cross-departmental, external, and weekly project team meetings.
• Manage all permit documents, drawings, revisions, and submittals.
• Create homeowner manual for each project from template.
• Review, enter, and code invoices on a weekly basis, checking for accuracy and completion of work.
• Manage commercial account (Home Depot, Lowe’s) invoice processes in collaboration with Accountant.
• Collaborate with City Representatives to complete HUD Environmental Review, if needed
• Work with the project team to compile accurate scopes of work.
• Administer and utilize multiple project management software tools – Procore, Smartsheet
• Manage bid comparison, contractor selection, and contract approval processes.
• Perform onsite punch walks at pre-cover and pre-homeowner orientation and document punch items on Procore for site team to complete.
• Assist Project Manager with producing material take-offs and estimates.
• Order and track gift-in-kind material donations from suppliers and Habitat for Humanity International
• Coordinate with Superintendent and suppliers to ensure on-time delivery of materials.
• Facilitate pre-contract meetings with the project team and new trades to discuss the project, determine SOV (schedule of values), and to review the project in detail before any work begins.
• While in the office, you will routinely use standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines.
• Manage digital documentation during land acquisition, pre-construction, and construction phases.
• Actively anticipates team needs, takes initiative to solve problems, and contributes to a collaborative, solutions-focused environment.
• Create, execute, and manage all contracts in Procore.
• Procure all material purchase orders from suppliers.
• Coordinate with the Directors, Project Managers, and cross-departmentally as needed to ensure that assigned projects can proceed on time and within budget.
• Perform homebuyer orientations on completed homes prior to sales.
• Regularly update project information and budget in multiple information sharing locations
• Regularly update vendor database
• Assist Project Manager in developing project budgets and schedules.
• Develop and maintain good working relationships with our vendors and trades.

Requirements

• Certification or Degree in Construction Administration, Project Management, Process Management, Accounting
• Ability to obtain and maintain a valid driver’s license in good standing. The selected candidate will be required to submit their driver’s license for a motor vehicle record check (MVR).
• Minimum 4+ years of progressive experience in construction administration, project/process management, contracting/material ordering, or accounting or 2+ years in combination with a relevant degree
• Proficiency with MS Word (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Ability to work independently, and as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Occasionally, you will travel between other Habitat locations or temporary worksites.
• Certificates or completed training in Procore and/or Smartsheet, such as the “Smartsheet Certified Professional” certification
• Working knowledge of construction documents (plans and specifications)
• Understanding of construction contracts, construction terminology, and construction drawing/plan reading.
• Any qualifying combination of education, certification, and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position.
• Bilingual in Spanish
• Experience using a cloud-based construction or project management software
• Ability to communicate with outside stakeholders, trade partners, and vendors
• Experience in architectural design; or drafting other technical drawings/specifications related to residential construction (mechanical, electrical, or plumbing, structural, civil)
• Lean and thoughtful time-management skills

Benefits

• An office-based role means that your day will be mostly sedentary, with some time spent moving files, opening filing cabinets, bending, and/or standing on a stool as necessary.
• Your workday will be located in a human-paced, team-oriented, business-casual style office setting.
• Depending on the position’s responsibilities, you may be eligible for remote/hybrid work based on performance and access to essential work-related resources.
• 40-hour work week, generally Monday - Friday 8:30 am-4:30pm

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance