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Project Engineer/Assistant Project Manager

McGuire Builders
  • Torrance, CA
    1 day ago

    Job Description

    Job Description

    Job Description
    About Us
    McGuire Builders, Inc. is a leading Southern California construction company specializing in hospitality construction, tenant improvements (TI), and restaurant and hotel renovation projects. With decades of experience, we pride ourselves on delivering projects of exceptional quality, on schedule, and with safety as our top priority.

    We are seeking an experienced Project Engineer / Assistant Project Manager with hotel and restaurant construction and renovation experience to join our Torrance-based team. This role supports project managers across all phases of construction and requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple project tasks.

    Responsibilities
    • Interpret project plans, specifications, and details for subcontractors and trade/craft personnel
    • Assist in implementing pre-construction plans and project execution strategies
    • Coordinate with architects, engineers, subcontractors, and other construction professionals
    • Manage, create, distribute, and file project documentation, including RFIs, submittals, and correspondence
    • Establish and maintain electronic document control procedures in accordance with company standards
    • Develop and maintain logs as required by the Project Manager and company policies
    • Manage submittals and ensure material procurement and deliveries align with project schedules
    • Develop, distribute, and track RFIs and change orders
    • Update and maintain as-built construction documents
    • Obtain and maintain construction permits and manage related fee payments
    • Track testing, inspections, and quality control documentation
    • Assist with scheduling key deliverables and milestones and monitor progress
    • Support cost tracking, budgeting, and basic cost estimating efforts
    • Coordinate subcontractors, suppliers, and outside contractors
    • Report project progress, issues, and potential risks to the Project Manager
    • Identify and assist in mitigating potential project issues
    • Build and maintain professional relationships with project team members and external partners
    • Support project managers with day-to-day project administration and coordination

    Qualifications
    • Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field preferred
    • Minimum of 2 years of related experience in hotel and restaurant construction or renovation projects
    • Project management certification preferred
    • Working knowledge of construction management methods and processes
    • Basic understanding of construction legal requirements and business practices
    • Familiarity with construction methods, building products, and applicable codes
    • Ability to manage multiple project tasks and priorities simultaneously
    • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
    • Strong teamwork, initiative, communication, and problem-solving skills
    • Ability to break large projects into manageable tasks
    • Ability to travel to project sites as needed
    • Proximity to the Torrance office for regular in-office work

    Skills
    • Procore
    • Microsoft Excel
    • Microsoft Word
    • Microsoft Office 365
    • Construction management software and web-based applications

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationTorrance, CA

    Skills

    • Budget Managementunmatched
    • Building Permitsunmatched
    • Business Practicesunmatched
    • Change Requests/Ordersunmatched
    • Constructionunmatched
    • Construction Document Setunmatched
    • Construction Industry Softwareunmatched
    • Construction Managementunmatched
    • Construction Planningunmatched
    • Corporate Policiesunmatched
    • Cost Estimatesunmatched
    • Detail Orientedunmatched
    • Document Controlunmatched
    • Document Managementunmatched
    • Documentationunmatched
    • Hospitality Constructionunmatched
    • Hospitality and Tourismunmatched
    • Hotel Constructionunmatched
    • Hotel Managementunmatched
    • Internet Applicationunmatched
    • Microsoft Excelunmatched
    • Microsoft Officeunmatched
    • Microsoft Wordunmatched
    • Multitaskingunmatched
    • Organizational Skillsunmatched
    • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
    • Product Developmentunmatched
    • Progress Reportsunmatched
    • Project Engineeringunmatched
    • Project Executionunmatched
    • Project Management Certificationunmatched
    • Project Planningunmatched
    • Project Scheduleunmatched
    • Project Trackingunmatched
    • Project/Program Coordinationunmatched
    • Project/Program Managementunmatched
    • Purchasing/Procurementunmatched
    • Quality Controlunmatched
    • Regulatory Requirementsunmatched
    • Restaurantunmatched
    • Team Playerunmatched
    • Testingunmatched
    • Time Managementunmatched
    • Willing to Travelunmatched

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