What are the responsibilities and job description for the Construction Project Engineer position at D+H Construction?

Must be local to the San Francisco Bay Area and able to visit job sites on a regular basis.

Familiarity with local construction markets and contractors is a plus. No relocation assistance will be offered. This position does not offer remote or work from home opportunities.

About Us

At D H Construction, we build innovative projects, lasting client relationships, and strong careers for our team. Founded in 1981, we are a mid-sized, established general contractor. Our work includes construction of multi-family affordable housing for top nonprofit developers in the Bay Area.

Why Work Here?

Join an elite team with direct access to firm leaders.
We are established, yet growing.
Our clients are mostly nonprofit developers driving to expand affordable housing in the Bay Area.
We offer competitive compensation and benefits.
We aim to create an inclusive, respectful environment.

The Position

A D H Construction the Project Engineer is a key member of the project team, working on-site to ensure the success of each construction project. The primary responsibility of this role is to assist the Project Manager and Superintendent in coordinating necessary documentation and communication throughout every phase of the project : preconstruction, construction, and closeout.

To succeed in this role, you must have an understanding of project life cycles, technical construction blueprints, project documentation, and skilled trades. Under the direction of the Project Manager, your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to :

Essential Duties :

Project Administration

Assist with initial plan and specification review to develop subcontractor scopes of work and identify potential constructability issues.

Support the Project Manager with maintaining construction documentation, including RFIs, change orders, logs, reports, directories, and city or code-required documents.

Coordinate and prepare closeout documentation, including as-built drawings and other deliverables required for project completion.

Process RFIs, change orders, and submittals.

Write and publish meeting minutes, activity checklists, and schedule graphs as needed to support effective communication within the project team.

Develop a thorough understanding of contract plans and specifications to contribute to successful project execution.

Other duties as assigned

Field Support

Assist with coordinating and scheduling subcontractors on-site to ensure construction activities are aligned with project timelines and requirements.

Evaluate field conditions, identify and propose solutions to potential problems, and report findings to the Project Manager and / or Superintendent.

Support construction activities by assisting with planning, organizing, and implementing safe work planning, quantity tracking, and project controls tasks.

This position has room for growth and is ideal for someone who is interested in expanding their career in either construction project management or site supervision roles.

What’s Required by You

A minimum of 1 year of direct experience in construction project engineering or related experience in project coordination and construction management, preferably in affordable housing.

Foundational knowledge of construction systems, trades, and building codes.

Ability to read and interpret building plans and specifications.

Must be highly organized, detail-oriented, and possess project management capabilities.

Ability to remain professional, thorough, and reliable

Strong communication skills and the capacity to work effectively with multiple parties and independently.

Proficiency in MS Project and MS Excel; experience with construction management software (e.g., Procore and Bluebeam) is preferred.

A college degree or completion of vocational school is preferred but not required.

Field experience is a plus.

Physical Requirements :

Ability to sit for extended periods while working at a desk and using a computer.

Visual acuity to read documents and use computer screens accurately.

Manual dexterity for operating office equipment and handling documents.

Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds rarely.

Occasional walking and climbing stairs during site visits; must be able to navigate construction environments safely.

Exposure to outdoor conditions and ability to wear personal protective equipment (e.g., steel toe shoes, gloves, hard hat) while at jobsite.

Must be local to the San Francisco, California Bay Area and able to visit job sites on a regular basis. Familiarity with local construction markets and contractors is a plus. No relocation assistance will be offered. This position does not offer remote or work from home opportunities.

D H is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, sex, ancestry, citizenship status, mental or physical disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, veteran status, or military status.

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