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Project Engineer I

DEB Construction, certified as a Great Place to Work® is seeking a dynamic Project Engineer I with previous commercial tenant improvement construction experience.

Job Summary

This is an entry level position that will support a seasoned Project Engineer, Project
Manager and a field Superintendent working on commercial projects of various sizes. The
role revolves around all documentation required to support and ensure successful
projects. The right candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in construction management
or equivalent engineering education or experience.

Essential Job Functions & Tasks

  • Bidding
    • Work with the Project Managers to ensure appropriate subcontractor coverage is obtained on every bid.
    • Learn how to setup bid original and qualify bids.
    • Managing and tracking the proposal process with the subcontractors.
  • Process Submittals
    • Request material submittal from subcontractor- Perform a preliminary review to ensure compliance with the construction drawings and specifications.
    • Track submittals
  • Track, Distribute, and Log – Request for Information
    • Manage, distribute and track (RFI).
    • Establish possible RFI solutions for presentation to the Project Manager.
    • Learn basic structure to writing RFI’s
  • Construction Document Processing
    • Manage plans- Ordering, organizing, superseding, and distributing drawings and specifications.
    • Learn how to read and interpret a sketch.
  • Jobsite visits and creating Schedules
    • Learn how to walk a jobsite and look for safety concerns. Review three week look aheads with Superintendent and support team in verifying their distribution.
    • Learn about project schedules
  • Meeting Minutes
    • Maintain and issue the weekly meeting minutes, RFI and Submittal logs throughout the life cycle of the project.
  • Permits
    • Manage, track and maintain all permits necessary to perform the work.

Job Requirements

Candidates must have a valid vehicle, California Driver License and a clean driving record.
All final candidates will be subject to a Fitness for Duty Test, Drug Screen, Motor Vehicle
Report, and a Criminal Background Check prior to hiring.

Physical Requirements

  • Requires work indoors and outdoors, in office and or job/construction sites.
  • Requires visiting job/construction sites in personal vehicle.
  • Must wear personal protective equipment (PPE) as required. Such as boots, hard hat, safety vest, safety glasses, ear protection, etc.
  • Must physically inspect job/construction sites. Often job/construction sites have non-ADA compliant or accessible surfaces, tight spaces, elevations, rooftops, or floors and can require physically demanding situations.
  • Must be able to climb ladders and scaffolding to access roofs.
  • Can be exposed to hazards of job/construction sites, loud environments, and hazardous equipment.
  • Can be exposed to all types of weather conditions while working both indoors and outdoors.