Project Engineer/Architect
Location: San Francisco, CA
Salary Range: $90,000-$120,000 DOE
Period of Performance: 370 calendar days
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Position/Project Overview:
Project Solutions Inc. is seeking an Project Architect/Engineer for a project at James R. Browning U.S. Courthouse in San Francisco, CA. The key components include the installation of temporary access systems (e.g., scaffolding, platforms), implementation of critical safety measures, and the removal of deteriorated masonry materials. The Project Architect/Engineer will ensure that all repair materials will be carefully matched to the historic fabric in appearance and performance, addressing specific documented conditions like sealant failure and ornament instability.
This role is contingent upon award of project.
Responsibilities and Duties:
- Coordinates technical and administrative activities for the project.
- Ensure the historical masonry and architecture conform to the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties.
- Reads, interprets, and understands the construction contract plans and specifications.
- Reviews drawings as design reviewers and changes to contract documents.
- Assists the government in providing direction and control of design and construction phase activities.
- Advise GSA with sound management advice regarding all services to be performed.
- Take all reasonable measures to anticipate problems and delays to minimize or eliminate their adverse impact to the project schedule, budget, and approved design.
- Take the initiative and act to promptly resolve conflicts, mitigate circumstances that could lead to claims, and keep GSA advised of any potential disputes and project delays.
- Manages the inspections of physical work performance and installations of materials/components.
- Ensures quality and safety standards are met.
- Prepares IGEs and reviews schedules.
- Reviews pay applications.
- Develop and controls budgets and funding strategies.
- Maintains effective communication with project stakeholders and facilitates meetings.
- Understand and fully comply with the principles of Federal contracting, including contract administration in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), the General Services Administration Acquisition Manual (GSAM), and Public Buildings Services acquisition policy.
- Follow the Construction Management Association of America’s (CMAA) - Construction Management Standards of Practice.
Required Education, Knowledge and Skills:
- Minimum 10 years of experience in the field of architecture, engineering, and/or construction.
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a discipline related to the Design and/or Construction industries.
- Specific experience on projects of similar size, scope, and complexity with a specificity in historic restoration.
- Experience on historic masonry projects.
- Basic knowledge of building science fundamentals.
- Ability to communicate effective both orally and in writing.
- Experience in preparing correspondence, written reports, and briefing clients and management personnel.
- Knowledge of local and national codes.
- Knowledge of construction means and methods to include historic preservation and exterior masonry restoration.
- Ability to perform and evaluate engineering economic analyses, evaluate proper systems to meet scope requirements, and verify the adequacy of all building systems.
- Ability to interpret Architectural/Engineering plans and specifications.
- Familiarity with modern construction products (quality, uses, and applications).
- Familiarity with federal and local government office building projects.
- Knowledge of commonly utilized construction management software (Kahua, Microsoft Project, Word, Excel, Primavera, etc.)
- Certified Construction Manager (CCM) from the Construction Management Association of America (CMAA) preferred.
- OSHA 30-hour construction safety training preferred.
- Ability to maintain a valid driver's license.
What Does PSI Offer You?
- Three options for medical plans plus dental and vision insurance offerings
- 24/7 healthcare access to telehealth services for your convenience
- HSA
- Company life insurance options for you and your family
- Short-term and long-term disability offerings
- PLUS an $800 monthly allowance is provided to offset your PSI insurance premium costs
- 401(k) with a 4% employer match
- Generous PTO, paid-federal holidays, and sick leave
- Always the opportunity for professional development
The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor are they intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Management may, at its discretion, assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Benefit offerings subject to change.
Project Solutions, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, women, individuals with disabilities, protected veterans and minorities are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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