Project Engineer II

Brief Description

Kitchell is seeking an experienced and dedicated Project Engineer II to join our Southern California region in Southern San Diego and build a long-term career at one of the most innovative and growth-oriented building companies in the United States.

Overview

Reports to the Project Manager and assists with the execution of CM services over a K-12 education market sector modernization program. Responsibilities include Field Representative work and extensive client facing conversations.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Provides project support with the construction documentation process which includes RFI’s, Submittals, Change Orders, Schedules, and Warranties/Operations/Maintenance manuals
• Participate in As-Built documentation processes while in construction and at Closeout
• Assist with all DSA documentation during construction in preparation for Closeout/Certification
• Assist with verbal and written communications to the District, Architects, and Contractors
• Maintain project documents through completion and certification
• Participate in coordination of project meetings and prepare and distribute meeting minutes
• Assist with performing change order analysis
• Assist with project Punchlist development, tracking, and resolution
• Assist the Project Manager/Construction Manager with preparing project reports
• Perform other duties as required to ensure project success
  
  

Requirements

Qualifications

Experience And Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or Architecture is preferred
• 2 or more years of experience assisting Construction/Project Managers in public sector construction project is required
• 3 or more years of specific experience in the K-12 or Higher Education market sector in California is strongly preferred
  
  

Knowledge And Skills

• Strong verbal and written communication skills are required and essential
• Ability to perform construction quantity take-offs and assist with Change Order evaluations required
• Being able to process, interpret, and transmit RFI’s is strong preferred
• Strong understanding of the DSA approval and certification process is strongly preferred
• Knowledge of construction estimating, scheduling, general construction principles, techniques, and site safety is strongly preferred
• User skills with Procore and the MS Suite of tools is strongly preferred (ability to read P6 schedules is preferred)
  
  

License and Certificates

• None required
  
  

Travel Requirements

The program is a collection of k-8 elementary schools within a single school district all within ~an 8-mile radius. The ability to drive between these community specific campuses is required. A valid California driver’s license is required.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee must regularly work in an office and or construction environment. Conditions regularly include exposure to outdoor elements, hot/cold temperatures, wet conditions, noise, atmospheric conditions, and cramped quarters. The noise level in the work environment is occasionally loud.

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee must regularly sit, stand, walk, talk or hear and use hands to finger, feel and handle; frequently reach with hands and arms; occasionally climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Must frequently lift and or move 10 pounds and occasionally lift and or move up to 50 pounds.

Summary

ABOUT OUR COMPANY

Founded in 1950, Kitchell began as a commercial contracting business and over the years developed new talents and enterprises, acquiring complementary businesses and expertise to remain competitive. Today, Kitchell Corporation serves as the holding entity for several companies that are integral to Kitchell's core business, as well as those that operate independently. We provide a wide range of services within the built environment, including general contracting, construction management, development, facilities management, engineering, architecture, and myriad other services. Our employees manage projects from our main offices located in Arizona, California, and Texas. We offer an entrepreneurial environment that fosters personal and professional growth through in-house education programs, formal and informal mentoring, and cross-training opportunities. At Kitchell, we prioritize internal growth and building careers from within. We consistently rank among the top places to work, thanks to our tenured staff and outstanding benefits that are designed to enrich our employees’ physical, mental, emotional, and financial well-being. These benefits include profit sharing, discretionary stock options, incentive bonuses, health, and life insurance, health savings accounts (HSA) with wellness incentives, flexible spending accounts (FSA), 401(k) plans, tuition reimbursement, weight loss, and tobacco cessation programs, discounted auto insurance, identity theft protection, rewards programs, and much more.

Kitchell is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

The annual base salary range for this role is currently $80,000 - $100,000. The Company’s salary ranges are determined by role, level, location, and alignment with market data. Individual pay is determined through interviews and an assessment of various factors, including job-related skills, relevant education and experience, abilities of the applicant and equity with other team members. The annual base salary range listed here is subject to change at any time, in the Company’s discretion, and does not alter in any way the at-will nature of the employment relationship.