Project Engineer

Job Title: Project Engineer

Department: Construction

Reports to: Vice President of Construction

Overview

Regis Contractors Bay Area (RCBA), a subsidiary of Sares Regis Group of Northern California (SRGNC), offers a broad scope of residential and commercial real estate development management and construction services. With our principals having over 40 years of experience providing real estate services in the San Francisco Bay Area, Sares Regis has assembled a staff of remarkable talent from a wide range of related development backgrounds including urban and master planning, entitlements, architecture, various engineering disciplines, construction, project management, real estate development, asset management and financial services. We have developed over 21 million square feet of commercial, residential and mixed-use properties, primarily located throughout the San Francisco Bay Area. Our portfolio consists of a combination of operating assets, developments of our own and fee-based consulting and management services for clients.

The Role

The position is a mid-level Project Engineer to support construction activities across two concurrent attached and detached home communities in the SF Bay Area. This role provides technical and administrative support throughout the construction lifecycle — from preconstruction, permitting through design coordination, construction oversight, and closeout/warranty. This is an excellent opportunity for a person with approximately two to four years of experience who wants to grow into broader project management responsibilities within a well-established residential developer and contractor.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from four-year College or university required. Applicable degree fields include Architecture, Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, or Construction Management.
• Approximately two to four years of relevant experience in residential construction or land development, ideally with attached/production-style product. Completion of an entire project is desirable.
• Proficiency with Procore required; familiarity with Bluebeam, Microsoft Project, and the MS Office suite strongly preferred.
• Working knowledge of California building codes, Title 24 energy standards, and CALGreen requirements.
• Experience in the SF Bay Area market preferred but not required.
• Conducts oneself according to Sares Regis core values: Relationships, Discipline, Collaboration and Creativity. Treat people with respect.
• Ability to communicate strongly and clearly with team members, client, executive stakeholders, city representatives and consultants – both verbal and written skills.
• Understands when to seek guidance or expertise and who needs to provide input on decisions.
• Demonstrates attention to detail and accuracy. Demonstrates ability to manage time with minimal supervision.
• Reliably executes tasks, works with manager to set schedule and adheres to it. Consistently produces high-quality work.
• Ability to think creatively, problem solve, be flexible and introduce new/innovative ideas.
• Willingness to learn and use AI platforms to improve accuracy, quality and efficiency.
• This is an in-person role, working on a construction site five days a week. 
• A personal vehicle, valid U.S. driver’s license, and auto insurance are required.

Responsibilities

• Support permitting processes, including preparation and tracking of submittals to local jurisdictions, utility agencies, and other governing bodies. Coordinate with architects, civil engineers, and other design consultants to ensure plans meet project requirements, budget, and schedule. 
• Develop and maintain standard details for residential construction projects concerning waterproofing, building envelope, acoustic, etc.
• Generate subcontractor and vendor interest in pricing residential construction work.
• Prepare takeoffs and estimates of project plans; collaborate with subcontractors and vendors on scope definition. Assist in Value Engineering efforts.
• Prepare bid packages for pricing subcontracted work and facilitate distribution and collection of bids. Assist Project Manager in levelling bids and updating project budget, accordingly. Maintain database of construction costs for residential product types in the relevant submarket(s).
• Review and redline construction drawings, specifications, and submittals for accuracy, completeness, and constructability. Use BIM as the standard for all projects.
• Assist in the preparation and maintenance of project schedules, budgets, and cost forecasts across two active communities.
• Assist with compiling payment requests and putting together monthly reports.
• Manage RFIs, submittals, change orders, and other project documentation through Procore.
• Conduct regular jobsite walks to monitor construction progress, quality, and compliance with plans and specifications. Monitor construction site for progress of work, safety, and quality including implementation of a QA/QC program for the project. Hold and document first-in-place installation protocols.
• Attend weekly OAC Meetings including preparation of addenda and notes.
• Coordinate with superintendents and trade partners to resolve field issues and maintain project schedules.
• Track compliance with applicable codes and standards, including Title 24 energy requirements and CALGreen.
• Support project closeout activities, including punch list management, warranty coordination, and turnover documentation.
• Assist in maintaining relationships with municipal staff, utility providers, and other external stakeholders.

Physical Demands : The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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

Work Environment : The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.