Project Engineer - Construction

About The Company

Onni has been building communities for people to live, work, and play for over half a century. Our success reflects our commitment to our employees and partners, and our dedication to quality construction, innovation, sustainability, and customer satisfaction. Our expertise expands across North America, with offices in Vancouver, Toronto, Los Angeles, Seattle, Phoenix, and Chicago.

About the role

The Project Engineer leads management of construction documents including drawings, RFIs, submittals, reports, procurement, change orders and other processes throughout the construction project. Additionally, the Project Engineer coordinates between the Project Management staff and Superintendent staff regarding design, procurement, schedule, field issues, and other construction items.

Responsibilities

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

• Assist in all aspects of preconstruction, estimating, coordination, execution, and closeout of construction projects.
• Report to Superintendent/Project Manager and closely work with Assistant Project Managers, Superintendents, field staff, subcontractors, design consultants, third parties, city officials, utility companies, and other internal Onni departments.

Pre-Construction Phase Responsibilities

• Assist in quantity takeoffs, buyout process, and developing scopes of work.
• Assist with cost estimates, budget development, and value engineering.
• Research and prequalify vendors and subcontractors.

Construction Phase Responsibilities

• Manage document control including drawings, specifications, and other supplemental information.
• Coordinate and attend meetings, and distribute meeting minutes.
• Utilize project management software for processing RFIs and submittals.
• Track material lead times and procurement status.
• Attend coordination meetings and track action items/to-do lists.
• Process permits and city approvals as required.
• Assist with change order management and tracking.
• Develop and manage various tracking logs including permits, contracts, change orders, procurement, RFIs, submittals, punch lists, etc.
• Communicate with field staff, subcontractors, design consultants, third parties, city officials, utility companies, and other internal Onni departments.

Field Responsibilities

• Assist superintendents with overseeing site activities and communicating with subcontractors.
• Process purchase orders and track deliveries.
• Document site issues, design changes, and potential cost impacts.
• Participate in site safety reviews.
• Develop and maintain punch lists and deficiency lists.
• Coordinate site visits from consultants and third parties.

Requirements

• Associate's degree or higher in Project Management or related field required.
• Demonstrated knowledge of construction and building codes required.

Skills

• Proficiency in MS Project, MS Outlook, MS Word, MS Excel, MS Windows, and Bluebeam.

Benefits

• Competitive pay and a comprehensive benefit package.
• Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Annual Education Allowance.
• Generous Referral Program.
• Fun and collaborative company culture with lots of team-building events.
• Friends and Family rates for Level Hotels & Furnished Suites, The Opus Hotel, and The Emily Hotel.

Pay

$80,000-$90,000

AI Use

This role may involve the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support research, analysis, content development, design, reporting, or operational efficiency. Employees are expected to use AI responsibly and in compliance with company policies, data privacy requirements, confidentiality obligations, and applicable laws. All AI-generated or AI-assisted outputs must be reviewed for accuracy, quality, and appropriateness before use. Employees are also expected to disclose when AI tools have been used in the creation of work and must not present AI-generated content as solely their own original work.