Project Engineer / Staff Consultant

Riedinger Consulting is a Sausalito based firm that specializes in management and analysis of engineering and construction projects. In business since 1997 as a woman-owned business, Riedinger Consulting assists public and private owners, general contractors, subcontractors, and design consultants with contract dispute resolution and project management services.

Job Description

Project Engineer / Staff Consultant will perform multiple tasks in support of both project management and contract dispute services on a variety of construction projects. As part of project management services, Project Engineer performs the following in support of the Project Manager :

Attend weekly construction job site meetings with the Owner, Architect, and Contractor. Prepare meeting agenda and meeting minutes.

Review, coordinate, and track submittals, shop drawings, requests for information (RFIs), and change proposals.

Review project schedules submitted by Contractor and track construction progress. Collect Contractor daily reports and review.

Ensure that the project site and construction activities are being consistently documented in writing and in photos.

Assist with review of Contractor proposed change orders, and help prepare change orders for Owner approval.

Coordinate and manage the drawings and specifications, clarification and interpretation, shop drawings, and submittal review processes.

Coordinate the activities of the materials testing sub-consultant(s).

Identify plan / construction issues and bring them directly to the attention of the Owner and design team before discussing them with the Contractor.

Work to resolve conflicts and issues that may arise during construction of the Project.

Quality Assurance / Quality Control : Assist Project Manager in verifying that all materials installed coincide with the approved submittals.

File hard or electronic inspection reports, test reports, etc.

Ensure that the Contractor maintains field mark-up drawings for use in preparation of as-builts and verify records for accuracy before final close-out.

Collect, compile, review, and ensure that as-built information is accurately shown in the original set of plans.

Review as-builts from Contractor and submit to the Owner a final set of as-builts.

Participate in the job closeout process.

As part of contract dispute services, Staff Consultant performs schedule, labor productivity, issue, and cost analyses. Analyses include the review of contemporaneous project documents including :

Contracts and contract plans and specifications

Project schedules and cost estimates

Change orders and change order requests

Job cost reports and labor reports

Contractor daily reports and inspection reports

Requests for information, correspondence, and emails

Progress payments and progress photos

Meeting minutes

From this review, consultant will find information relevant to the preparation or defense of a construction claim. Additionally, Staff Consultant will work with the client's project team to get information about the project and the key issues impacting the project schedule. Consultant will summarize key information, findings, and conclusions in summary spreadsheets, schedules, exhibits, reports, and presentations for review by senior management and legal counsel.

Specific Skills and Expertise

3-5 years of experience in construction management.

B.S. degree in engineering, preferably civil or mechanical, or bachelor degree in construction management or architectural engineering.

Proficient in use of MS Excel, Powerpoint, Word, and construction management software, such as Procore.

Scheduling experience using Primavera P6, and MS Project.

Excellent organizational, writing, and communication skills.

Ability to read plans & specifications.

Ability to analyze and interpret data, to summarize key information, and draw conclusions in a compressed timeframe.

Attentive to details.

Exercises creativity and resourcefulness in completing tasks accurately.

Ability to work independently or in teams.

Prioritizes and plans work activities.

Core Values

Strives for excellence.

Positive, can-do attitude.

Offers outstanding client service.

Inspires respect and trust.

Takes initiative to identify and analyze problems and propose solutions.

Demonstrates and promotes high standards for quality and productivity.

Contributes to building a positive team spirit and working environment.

Demonstrates professionalism and accepts responsibility for own actions.

Follows through on commitments.

How to Apply

Please send us your resume along with a cover letter describing your qualifications for the position to Kim Maynard : (kim@riedingerconsulting.com) with subject "Project Engineer / Staff Consultant."

Thanks for your interest!

Please note that Riedinger Consulting is not able to provide visa sponsorship. We require candidates to already have work authorization in the U.S. without the need for employer sponsorship.