Project Engineer - San Francisco

Founded in 1952 and formerly known as Heery International Inc., the firm operates throughout the United States as part of Turner & Townsend. It specializes in project and program management for public sector organizations, with industry-leading experts in corporate, cultural, healthcare, justice, sports, K-12 education, higher education, aviation and government facilities.

Recognized for service excellence by a broad spectrum of professional organizations and industry publications, the talented multidisciplinary team at Turner & Townsend Heery exceeds client expectations — adding value, best practice and expertise at every turn. The team's unique client-centric culture is integrated into each project and reflects a passion for the built environment and staying true to the client’s vision.

Turner & Townsend Heery is hiring an ambitious and self-starting Project Engineer to support K-12 and public sector construction projects in San Francisco. This person will be supporting core project coordination efforts across the project.

• Manage individual tasks throughout the construction process including submittal and RFI process.
• Review subcontractor authorizations (perform bid normalization).
• Regular collaboration and coordination is required with internal resources and build contractors.
• Conduct background research, data collection and benchmarking.
• RFI processing.
• DSA experience
• Change order management.
• Punch-list management.
• Perform quantity take-offs and review estimates.
• Track and report cost savings.
• Review contractor/subcontractor monthly pay applications.
• Assist in the preparation of monthly reports and other progress reports to the client.
• Meeting coordination. Create, maintain and follow a project schedule detailing when stakeholder meetings will be needed, when reviews will be necessary and an overall project plan.
• Transcribe meeting minutes and action items and drive each item to closure.
• Maintain the standards, processes, procedures, and deliverables for all reporting activities for assigned delivery team.
• Ensure project compliance with document controls and file specifications.
• Administer project closeout specifications and associated turnover documentation.

• Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Construction Management, Engineering or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Ground-up public sector construction/Commercial Real Estate experience or TI experience is nice to have.
• A minimum of 2 years as a Construction Project Engineer or similar.
• Experience assisting or supervising construction projects of increasing complexity required.
• Strong problem solving skills and ability to perform job requirements with minimal supervision.
• Membership in relevant professional organizations is preferred.
• Knowledge of CSA (civil, structural, architectural) and MEP (mechanical, electrical, plumbing) construction.
• Ability to develop good working relationships within different client cultures and across multiple project teams. 
• Drive to be proactive and self-motivated.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
• Working knowledge of MS Projects.
• Good with numbers, technology, and web-based data platforms.
• Advanced skills with spreadsheets, charts, and presentations.
• Expected travel is less than 5%, but may grow and evolve over time.
• Valid US passport with no visa restrictions.

The salary range for this full-time role is $95k-$125k per year. Ranges are determined by role and level and represent a good faith effort to provide a fair and equitable salary. This range is a reflection of base salary only, not of a total compensation package.  Please note Turner & Townsend reserves the right to pay more or less than the posted range, depending on candidate’s experience and qualifications. 

Qualified candidates with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with LA County ordinance and CA law.   

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