Project Engineer

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Brief Description Kitchell is seeking an experienced and dedicated Project Engineer to join our Northern California region in Jamestown, CA and build a long‑term career at one of the most innovative and growth‑oriented building companies in the United States.

Overview Assist with the execution of CM services over a Design Build Healthcare construction project.

• Provides project support with the construction documentation process which includes RFI’s, Submittals, Change Orders, Schedules, and Warranties/Operations/Maintenance manuals.
• Participate in As‑Built documentation processes while in construction and at Closeout.
• Assist with all DSA documentation during construction in preparation for Closeout/Certification.
• Assist with verbal and written communications to the District, Architects, and Contractors.
• Maintain project documents through completion and certification.
• Participate in coordination of project meetings and prepare and distribute meeting minutes.
• Assist with performing change order analysis.
• Assist with project Punchlist development, tracking, and resolution.
• Assist the Project Manager/Construction Manager with preparing project reports.
• Perform other duties as required to ensure project success.

Experience and Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or Architecture is preferred.
• 2 or more years of experience assisting Construction/Project Managers on construction project is preferred.
• Experience working on vertical building public sector projects such as commercial buildings, courthouses, K‑12, Hospitals, Public Safety, Higher Education, Civic and Municipal.

Knowledge And Skills

• Strong verbal, writing, and computer skills are required.
• Ability to perform construction quantity take‑offs and assist with Change Order evaluations required.
• Strong understanding of the DSA approval and certification process is strongly preferred.
• Proficient user skills with the MS Suite of tools and Bluebeam are required.
• Working knowledge of standard industry tools such as P6 and Procore is strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of construction estimating, scheduling, general construction principles, techniques, and site safety is strongly preferred.

License and Certifications

• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable motor vehicle record, free from suspensions or restrictions, is required.

Travel Requirements

• Position based in Sacramento region, with potential to work from headquarters and later transfer to the project site. Requires potential travel once a month up to 100 miles and availability to travel between projects and offices as needed and when required by the project.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee must regularly work in an office and or construction environment. Conditions regularly include exposure to outdoor elements, hot/cold temperatures, wet conditions, noise, atmospheric conditions, and cramped quarters. The noise level in the work environment is occasionally loud.

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee must regularly sit, stand, walk, talk or hear and use hands to finger, feel and handle; frequently reach with hands and arms; occasionally climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Must frequently lift and or move 10 pounds and occasionally lift and or move up to 50 pounds.

Summary

Job intended to assist in construction project planning, execution, monitoring and closing, with emphasis on healthcare design‑build projects, ensuring compliance and documentation supports.

Founded in 1950, Kitchell began as a commercial contracting business and over the years developed new talents and enterprises, acquiring complementary businesses and expertise to remain competitive. Today, Kitchell Corporation serves as the holding entity for several companies that are integral to Kitchell’s core business, as well as those that operate independently. We provide a wide range of services within the built environment, including general contracting, construction management, development, facilities management, engineering, architecture, and myriad other services. Our employees manage projects from our main offices located in Arizona, California, and Texas. We offer an entrepreneurial environment that fosters personal and professional growth through in‑house education programs, formal and informal mentoring, and cross‑training opportunities. At Kitchell, we prioritize internal growth and building careers from within. We consistently rank among the top places to work, thanks to our tenured staff and outstanding benefits that are designed to enrich our employees’ physical, mental, emotional, and financial well‑being. These benefits include company performance bonuses, discretionary stock options, incentive bonuses, health, and life insurance, health savings accounts (HSA) with wellness incentives, flexible spending accounts (FSA), 401(k) plans with a 4% company match, tuition reimbursement, weight loss programs, discounted auto insurance, identity theft protection, rewards programs, and much more.

Kitchell is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

The annual base salary range for this role is currently the following for the specific levels
Project Engineer I $72,000 - $80,000 Yearly