Project Engineer

1.0 FTE   Full time   Day - 08 Hour   R2657346   Onsite   108460019 Construction Management   Business & Administration   PALO ALTO, 1190 Welch Rd, California
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Day - 08 Hour (United States of America)
This is a Stanford Health Care job.

Build the future of healthcare spaces at Stanford Health Care. As a Project Engineer, you’ll help bring complex construction projects to life—creating environments that directly support patient care, innovation, and clinical excellence. 

In this full-time, onsite role based in Palo Alto, you’ll play a key role in delivering a wide range of healthcare construction projects from planning through execution. You’ll partner closely with project managers, contractors, and clinical stakeholders to ensure projects stay on track, on budget, and aligned with quality standards. This is an individual contributor role with strong growth into Construction Manager and exposure to diverse, high-impact projects. 

• Lead daily field coordination, site reviews, and documentation management 
• Manage RFIs, submittals, and stakeholder communication across projects 
• Support multiple project types (renovations, equipment installs, capital projects up to ~$25M) 
• Utilize tools like Bluebeam and Microsoft Office to track progress and maintain accuracy 
• Bring strong communication, problem-solving, and attention to detail to a fast-paced environment   

The Facilities Services division enhances health through leadership, collaboration, and innovation. Our team offers essential non-clinical support 24/7, ensuring safe operations and planning for future needs. We represent the intersection of planning, construction, general services, and facilities operations. Learn more about Facilities Services at: Facilities Services | Stanford Health Care  

Facilities Construction provides long-range construction and planning services for medium-to-large multi-year capital projects at Stanford Medicine. Facilities Construction oversees medical planning, capital improvement projects, and project delivery alignment with the Stanford Integrated Master Plan.  

If you are interested in joining Stanford Health Care, please read the job description below and apply online. 

A Brief Overview
Plans, organizes, manages and is responsible for all document control and distribution processes and systems for Facilities Services, including all construction project-related documentation received from and sent to the contractor, architect, and internal staff from initial planning and early development of a project through its completion.

Locations
Stanford Health Care

What you will do

• Meet regularly with all the parties involved to stay abreast of and track the status of construction projects at all stages. Prepare meeting agendas as needed and records and distributes minutes summarizing matters discussed and actions approved.
• Scan, distribute, and file documents including (but not limited to) project designs, drawings, specifications, estimates, and correspondence to the appropriate archival repository.
• Verify and correct project-related documentation where needed.
• Ensure that document control and distribution systems, processes, and procedures are organized, accurate, clear, and complete.
• Maintain effective and on-going communications with construction and contractor management teams.
• Provide initial review of pay applications, change orders, and other incoming construction documents.
• Perform other project engineering and project management-related duties as well as incidental duties as needed or assigned.

Education Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Degree in a work-related discipline/field (Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management) Preferred
• Relevant experience in lieu of degree may be considered. Relevant experience in lieu of a degree is in addition to the experience requirements for this position.

Experience Qualifications

• Two (2) or more years of related experience in construction, design or construction management. Required

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of and ability to use project management tools.
• Knowledge of Computer-aided Design (CAD) system, Computer-aided Facility Management (CAFM), estimating, cost control, scheduling, construction administration, quality control, and specific writing and place planning.
• Knowledge of technical and professional requirements in the fields of healthcare delivery, architecture, and the building design process, and construction.
• Knowledge of project management, accounting, construction design, construction methods, building materials, sustainability, mechanical and electrical construction, cost estimation, building codes and standards, and contract administration.
• Knowledge of OSHPD forms, applications, fees, permits, test, and inspection forms.
• Knowledge of Request for Information (RFI), Potential Change Order (PCO), submittal, and invoicing processes.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite business software applications.
• Ability to organize and complete project documentation.
• Ability to read drawings and schematics.
• Ability to plan, organize, prioritize, and complete work within deadlines ensuring accuracy and attention to detail at each step.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with and gain the cooperation of others at all levels, both within and outside Stanford Health Care (SHC).

Licenses and Certifications

• PMP - Project Mgmt Professional . or
• CAPM - Certified Associate In Project Mgmt preferred .

These principles apply to ALL employees:

SHC Commitment to Providing an Exceptional Patient & Family Experience

Stanford Health Care sets a high standard for delivering value and an exceptional experience for our patients and families. Candidates for employment and existing employees must adopt and execute C-I-CARE standards for all of patients, families and towards each other. C-I-CARE is the foundation of Stanford’s patient-experience and represents a framework for patient-centered interactions. Simply put, we do what it takes to enable and empower patients and families to focus on health, healing and recovery.

You will do this by executing against our three experience pillars, from the patient and family’s perspective:

• Know Me: Anticipate my needs and status to deliver effective care
• Show Me the Way: Guide and prompt my actions to arrive at better outcomes and better health
• Coordinate for Me: Own the complexity of my care through coordination

Equal Opportunity Employer Stanford Health Care (SHC) strongly values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination in all of its policies and practices, including the area of employment. Accordingly, SHC does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity and/or expression, religion, age, national or ethnic origin, political beliefs, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, or disability, or the perception of any of the above. People of all genders, members of all racial and ethnic groups, people with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants with criminal convictions will be considered after an individualized assessment of the conviction and the job requirements.

Base Pay Scale: Generally starting at $55.85 - $74.00 per hour

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training. This pay scale is not a promise of a particular wage.