XL Construction

Builds and renovates offices, labs and schools

Senior Project Engineer

Construction ManagementConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-time$93.6k - $117kIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

Three to five years of prior experience as an engineer or project engineer in the construction industry, with solid experience in healthcare, corporate office, life science/technology, or education construction projects.
A bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Engineering, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Strong knowledge of basic construction materials and methods.
A good understanding of the technical and business aspects of construction project management.
A solid understanding of the building permit approval process.
Advanced knowledge of required technology and software applications, including Microsoft Suite, Timberline Estimating, Vista Project Management, Procore, Primavera, On-Screen Takeoff, and Bluebeam.
OSHA 10 Certification.

Responsibilities

Contribute as part of a team in formal presentations for new projects.
Lead or assist with instructions to bidders and assembling bid packages; perform takeoffs and estimate aspects of new projects; and conduct outreach to trade partners to promote project opportunities, generate interest, and increase bid coverage.
Assist in assembling the Control Estimate and setting up projects in Vista.
Execute aspects of the subcontractor buyout and selection process.
Perform project management responsibilities on smaller projects or portions of larger projects, including writing and administering subcontracts and exhibits, preparing cost forecasts, leading meetings and job walks, helping produce monthly billings, and coordinating quality control.
Manage the project procurement process with limited oversight and solve procurement challenges based on knowledge of the project schedule.
Participate in and occasionally lead OAC meetings and prepare timely and accurate meeting minutes.
Estimate change orders; review and validate pricing for PCCs and EWAs; evaluate subcontractor change orders for accuracy and fairness; and present change orders to the client with limited oversight.
Lead document control by distributing plans, specifications, drawings, permits, and other documents to appropriate parties and maintaining the drawing revision log.
Evaluate, prepare, and distribute RFIs; gather, prepare, review, and distribute submittals; maintain accurate logs and records for these processes; and ensure critical pending items are brought to the forefront.
Monitor, measure, inspect, and report on field work in place and perform quality control activities for installed materials or systems.
Assist with resolving challenges in the field.
Manage and perform project schedule updates with the Superintendent.
Proactively manage the punch-list and close-out process, including warranty, operations and maintenance, LEED, and as-built documentation.
Maintain extensive contact with the client, owner's representative, design team, subcontractors, and others, and develop and maintain positive relationships with the project team.
Assist with mentoring, training, and developing other project staff members.
Ensure XL's safety policies and procedures are known, in place, and practiced.

Description

Position at XL Construction Corp.

Position Summary:

Senior Project Engineers work closely with the Project Manager and Superintendent to help manage and execute the timely and safe completion of the construction project. They take responsibility for maintaining, reviewing, and distributing documentation related to drawings, specifications, estimates, scopes of work and the change process. A Sr. PE may be part of a team on a large project or may manage a small project with limited PM oversight. A strong familiarity with XL’s systems, processes and technology enable Sr. Project Engineers to be a valuable resource to the team and project. They must be flexible, detail-oriented, team players with the ability to manage multiple tasks, communicate proactively, produce quality work, and consistently meet deadlines.

Responsibilities:

Contribute as part of a team in formal presentations for new projects.
Lead or assist with instructions to bidders and assembling bid packages; perform takeoff's and estimate aspects of new projects. Perform outreach to trade partners to promote project opportunities and generate interest - increasing bid coverage.
Assist in assembly of the Control Estimate and project setup in Vista.
Execute aspects of the subcontractor buyout and selection process.
Perform project management responsibilities on smaller projects or portions of a larger project, such as: write and administer subcontracts & exhibits; prepare cost forecasts, lead meetings & job walks, help produce monthly billings, Q.C. coordination, etc.
Manage the procurement process on the project with limited oversight. Solve challenges related to procurement based on knowledge of project schedule.
Participate in and occasionally lead OAC meetings and prepare timely and accurate meeting minutes.
Estimate change orders; review and validate pricing for PCC's and EWA's. Evaluate subcontractor change orders for accuracy and fairness. Present change orders to the client with limited oversight.
Lead the document control process: Distribute plans, specifications, drawings, permits, etc. to appropriate parties and maintain drawing revision log.
Evaluate, prepare, and distribute appropriate RFI’s. Gather, prepare, review, and distribute submittals. Maintain accurate logs/records of the activities associated with these processes and ensure that critical pending items are brought to the forefront.
Monitor, measure, inspect and report on work put in place in the field. Perform QC activities for installed materials or systems.
Assist with the resolution of challenges in the field.
Along with the Superintendent, manage and perform updates to the Project Schedule.
Proactively manage the punch-list and close-out process; including warranty, O&M, LEED and as-built documentation.
Maintain extensive contact with the client, owner’s representative, design team, subcontractors, and others; develop and maintain positive relationships with the entire project team.
Assist with efforts to mentor, train and develop other project staff members.
Always promote the highest level of professionalism and ethics.
Know and demonstrate XL Values.
Ensure XL's safety policies and procedures are known, in place and practiced.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

3 to 5 years of prior experience as an engineer or project engineer in the construction industry possessing solid experience with healthcare, corporate office, life science/technology or education construction projects.
Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Strong knowledge of basic construction materials and methods.
A good understanding of the technical and business aspects of construction project management.
Solid understanding of the building permit approval process.
Advanced knowledge of required technology and software applications, including: Microsoft suite, Timberline Estimating, Vista Project Management, Procore, Primavera, On-Screen Takeoff, and Bluebeam.
Strong interpersonal communication skills.
OSHA 10 Certification

Core Competencies:

XLI Steward
Managerial Courage
Bridge Builder
People Builder
Continuous Learner
Business Acumen
Strategic Edge

California Pay Transparency:

In accordance with California law, the salary range for this position $93,600 – $117,000. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, education, market conditions, internal equity, and the scope of responsibility aligned to the role.

About the Company

XL Construction

Builds and renovates offices, labs and schools

XL Construction builds and renovates technically complex facilities for businesses and public institutions. Its work spans new buildings, occupied-site renovations and campus improvements, including office complexes and research laboratories as well as schools. The contractor earns revenue from construction contracts, coordinating project designers and specialized trade partners from early planning through field delivery. Its teams estimate costs and review designs before managing site logistics and the quality of construction, then handing over finished spaces ready for use. XL Construction was founded in 1992 and is headquartered in Milpitas, California.

Company size: 501-1,000
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Milpitas, CA
Founded: 1992

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