Project Engineer

The PENTA Building Group is looking for Project Engineers to join our Hard Rock Casino Tejon team in Mettler, CA (Bakersfield) A Field Engineer role focused more on the field may be considered instead, depending on prior experience and future career goals.

A PENTA Project Engineer is primarily responsible for coordinating, filing, tracking, logging, and communicating information and documentation on a project. The Project Engineer will provide both technical and administrative assistance to the Project Manager and Superintendent as required.

A PENTA Project Engineer will also:

• Maintain and distribute project documents including drawings, specifications, correspondence, meeting minutes, and progress photographs.
• Thoroughly review contract documents, project specifications, submittals, and shop drawings and ensure coordination/conflict resolution among various scopes of work.
• Review, prepare, and maintain Requests for Information and logs.
• Review construction schedule, prepare Submittal, register submittal logs/procurement logs, identify critical path submittal/procurement items, and track and maintain submittal approvals and material procurement/delivery.
• Perform safety inspections and assist with safety training and education.
• Understand PENTA QA/QC requirements and help implement them in the field.
• Possess an intermediate knowledge of construction methods and techniques.
• Collect and file Subcontractor daily report and review for any discrepancies.
• Perform quantity take offs and prepare estimates.
• Price, issue, and track potential change orders.
• Review drawing revisions, RFIs, and submittal comments and coordinate changes on a timely basis for schedule and cost impact.
• Participate in work package bids, perform scope analysis, and assist in issuing subcontracts.
• Coordinate with subcontractors for all inspections and documents required for inspection.
• Track, resolve, and close NCRs and Field reports issued by Architect/EOR on a timely basis.
• Help coordinate the project schedule with the Superintendent.
• Prepare and lead project close out process, including Owner training, O&Ms, as-builts, permits, etc.
• Manage and track punch list completion with the Superintendent.
• Maintain current contract documents and provide Owner with complete closeout and as-built documents.
• Promote the company's safety culture by understanding OSHA requirements & the company's safety policies and procedures.
• Other responsibilities as assigned that may not be listed here.

We trust that you have:

• 0-4 years of related experience, or prior internship experience
• Degree in Construction Management or a related field
• Experience working on commercial and/or tribal construction projects is a plus
• OSHA 10 or 30 Certification is a plus
• Knowledge and familiarity with Construction processes, practices, and procedures
• Strong verbal and written communication, and strong organizational and time management
• Demonstrated ability to adapt well to changes in assignments and priorities
• Proven ability to adapt behavior or work methods in response to new information or conditions
• Experience with follow-up and monitoring of work to ensure quality standards and attention to detail
• A positive attitude and team player mindset
• Ability to work on-site at our Tejon Hard Rock Casino jobsite in Mettler, CA. Or, flexibility to travel to or fully relocate for this project if not within a reasonable local commuting distance.
• Salary Range DOE $65,000 - $85,000

The PENTA Building Group maintains broad salary ranges for its roles in order to