Site Engineer – Fit Out

Department: Execution Team
Position: Site Engineer – Fit Out
Job Type: Regular
Job Status: Full Time
Reports To: Project Manager
Amount of Travel Required: 10%
Positions Supervised: Site Supervisors, Foremen, Labour

JOB DESCRIPTION

This position will manage, organize, and coordinate all related activities and stakeholders to successfully execute fit-out projects.

KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Have a passion for Interior Design.
• Meet with clients to determine relevant factors that affect the planning and execution of projects.
• Coordinate execution of design intent into the construction documentation, specifications, and throughout construction administration.
• Manage project timelines, schedules, resources, and project budget.
• Understanding of how buildings are constructed and the ability to create technical documents that succinctly, thoroughly, and accurately describe the work to be done.
• Resolve technical/design issues and provides guidance to team and consultants.
• Participate in team discussions on technical and other project-related issues.
• Prepare and ensure accuracy of technical documents.
• Experience managing multiple aspects of client, team, and project coordination, including full documentation coordination with structural, MEP, lighting, AV, landscape, and civil consultants.
• Provides technical support to Design project team members which may include basic and difficult detailed documents.
• Review detailed shop drawings and construction plans.
• Participates in field observations to monitor the construction process.
• Process submittals/substitution requests during construction and address RFI
• Maintain the project manual and specifications.

Specifications Responsibilities:

• Knowledge of building codes, structures, and materials standards.
• Self-starter in terms of research and follow-through.
• Function as a technical resource.
• Stay current on product development, new materials, code changes and industry trends.

MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conducting self in accordance with professional practice standards.
• Adheres to firm and project goals of excellence in design and execution.
• Coordination of multiple projects simultaneously.
• Coordinates with Consultants
• Performs within constraints of project budgets and schedules.
• Be involved with coordinating contractors, consultants, and vendor assignments
• Responsible for the completion of the execution for the full package and design plans.
• Meet customer’s needs, budget within established project site schedule.

• SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
  • Education: Bachelor’s Degree (four-year college or technical school)
  • Experience: 5+ years of experience in Fit-Out
  • Other Requirements: Experience in the Hospitality industry is a plus