Healthcare Senior Project Engineer

DescriptionHEALTHCARE SENIOR PROJECT ENGINEERPOSITION SUMMARY

Okland is looking for a Healthcare Project Engineer who will be responsible for assisting with all aspects of project quality assurance, construction administration, and coordination. This position will also assist in managing and coordinating the efforts of subcontractors on various projects, specifically in the healthcare sector, including assisting with change order pricing, stakeholder communications and preparing meeting agendas and minutes. This candidate will be contributing to the planning, design, and execution of healthcare construction projects.

ABOUT US

Founded in 1918, Okland Construction operates as a regional general contracting and construction management company with nearly 1,000 employees and growing. It supervises the architectural, engineering, bidding, contracting, building, and inspection from the beginning to the end of the project and specializes in concrete self-perform on a large commercial scale.

LOCATION:


Greater Phoenix Area

WHY OKLAND

• A people-focused culture united by our shared values.
• Progressive leadership
• Growth, training, and development opportunities
• Competitive salary rates
• Generous PTO
• Health, Life, and Disability Insurance
• 401k with company match
• Employee Recognition and rewards
• Company bonus eligibility
• Having a voice. We provide empowerment and influence for all our team members.
• A commitment to delivering the most remarkable experience for all stakeholders.

• Utilizes and maintains the company-standard project administration software, Procore, and Okland forms.
• Keeps up to date on construction drawings and as-builts.
• Visit each project site before construction begins and video records all areas that might be impacted by it.
• Receives and creates RFIs based on field issues or document discrepancies; reviews with the project team; and forwards to the design team.
• Distributes RFI responses to all appropriate subcontractors and/or suppliers and Okland employees and tracks any cost impacts associated with RFI responses.
• Updates construction drawings with change documents and RFI responses, and maintains the RFI log. Prints a log for discussion at weekly owner meetings.
• Processes submittals:
  
• Creates submittal schedule and logs based upon a thorough review of specification requirements.
• Reviews submittals for compliance with plans and specifications and other construction documents; marks, stamps, and transmits information to architect.
• Returns reviewed submittals and maintains logs (tracking outstanding submittals, rejected submittals, etc. ).
• Maintains well organized file (hard or electronic) of all submittals for reference throughout project.
• Controls, monitors, and reviews with the superintendent the necessary long-lead procurement items and status.
• Submits operations & maintenance manuals and other pertinent close-out documents to architect and owner for project close-out.
• Requests proposal and other contract document changes from subcontractors with changes, reviews with project team, and distributes to appropriate subcontractors.
• Compiles quotations, reviews pricing with the project manager, and prepares a change order request.
• Submits change order requests to the architect and owner and maintains a log of PRs, CORs, and CO's.
• Provides quantity take-offs for self-performed work activities.
• Update construction drawings with approved changes.
• Develops and regularly updates, as needed, the meeting agenda with the project team.
• Records, compiles, and distributes meeting notes with review from the project manager or superintendent.
• Keeps up to date on submittals, RFIs, responses, project changes & work progress, especially the items that could delay the project or cause a loss if installed incorrectly.
• Maintains the electronic project folders as the project manager requests.
• Provides the required up-to-date copies of drawings and specifications to subcontractors.
• Quality Assurance/Quality Control:
  Assists superintendent in verifying that all materials installed coincide with the approved submittals.
• Attends and participates in applicable meetings, such as the job "kick-off" meeting, weekly project meeting, monthly project manager-superintendent meeting, owner-architect (OAC) meeting, monthly job review meeting, and management report meeting (upon request).
• Assists the project manager in creating a project directory of owner, architect, team, and subcontractors using the company's construction management software, Prolog, or other appropriate software programs.
• Ensures that the project site and construction activities are constantly documented in writing and especially in photos.
• File hard or electronic inspection reports, test reports, etc.
• Follows the job closeout process by doing the following:
  start process Day 1 of project; finish final completion within 30 days of substantial; obtain final payment within 60 days of substantial; settle subcontractors financially within 30 days of substantial; and assist the project manager and superintendent to administer and track completion of punch lists promptly. As necessary, after 11 months of project completion, set up, manage, and complete the 1-year warranty walk.
• Monitors and enforces, along with the project team, Okland safety and OSHA safety standards to maintain a safe working environment for all employees and site visitors.
• Processes, Requests for Information (RFIs) and all other change documents
• Processes change orders:
  
• Maintains meeting minutes:
  
• Regular, timely, and predictable attendance is required for this position.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

• Ensure compliance with OSHPD regulations and standards for all healthcare construction projects.
• Manage and oversee all aspects of healthcare construction projects from conception to completion, ensuring that all projects adhere to the highest standards of safety and quality.
• Markets the company to the owner and architectural team; engages the Business Development Department in pursuing future opportunities.
• Assists the project manager in continually monitoring job cost reports by making certain that proper quantities are entered, and cost projections are accurate; also accounts for all subcontractor cost impacts to the budget.
• Understands the logic of a schedule and works with the project team, as requested, to ensure that the detailed construction CPM schedule is met.
• Assists with 3-week look-ahead schedules.
• Assists the project team to create, manage, and modify a subcontract agreement and/or purchase order.
• Coordinates with the project manager to track master subcontract agreements and ensures that the office receive.