Carmel Partners, one of the nation’s highest-performing private equity real estate investment firms specializing in the investment, development, and construction of world-class multi-family projects is seeking a Senior Project Engineer, Multi-Family Construction with experience in Construction, Civil Engineering, or a related field.

You will support the Superintendent and Project Manager in all facets of project execution. You will serve as a liaison between the architect, engineer, development teams, and subcontractors to support project delivery on time and within budget. You will improve processes by identifying areas where workflows can be improved and proposing solutions to your project and area managers.

A place for you

Here at Carmel, we don’t just build buildings, we build careers. If you don’t meet every qualification listed in this job posting, we encourage you to apply anyway. We are building diverse teams of unique talent and strongly encourage people from underrepresented groups to apply. Everyone takes their path to get here. Join us!

Work on this project:  Wardman:  2 towers, 10 and 18 stories, 1000 high end residential units, mixed use, retail in the Woodley Park area of DC. 

What you’ll do

• Analyze drawings, specifications, proposals, and project site evaluation to assist the Project Manager and Superintendent team in developing schedules and tracking project costs
• Coordinate with architect and suggest ideas for construction procedures and details
• Process administrative work including subcontractor bidding process, project cost updates, and constructability review of documents
• Troubleshoot and resolve field issues as they arise
• Assist the Project Managers with a variety of activities, including, but not limited to job start-up, special procurements, project buyout, change orders, purchase orders, invoice approval, pre-development project scheduling and budgeting, and subcontracts and permits
• Resolve Requests for Information (RFI’s), as needed with the project teams, and establish job processes (RFIs, submittals, subcontract change orders)
• Review submittals in conjunction with project management and assist the Project Engineer if needed
• Ensure all documentation procedures are being followed (e.g., as-builts, permit books, warranty books, insurance certificates, etc.)
• Maintain and update integral documentation such as as-builts, sheet index, inspection reports, transmittal and tracking logs, job files, lender inspection information, ensuring the field team is provided with the latest set of documents

 About you

You’re a pro at communicating on the page and in person, and you’re great at building relationships. You have the self-confidence to lead team meetings and follow up on action items because you’re organized and committed. You’re skilled in Project Controls including Requests for Information, the submittal process, change tracking, Architect’s Supplemental Instructions, and more. On top of that, you’re fluent in interpreting and understanding plans and specifications and can manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously. You’ll bring:

• Degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering required
• 4+ years’ experience in Residential Construction Project Management
• Project experience on jobs in excess of $100 million each
• Extensive computer knowledge (Windows), and working knowledge of construction and project management software , Procore or equivalent 
• OSHA 30-hour Certification; issued in the past three years, and current First Aid & CPR training certificate
• Must be able to pass a drug screen after a conditional offer of employment is made.

Bonus Qualifications:

• Ability to effectively apply verbal and written communication skills across multiple audiences
• Flexible to change, able to wear many hats as needed on an active construction site

Health & Safety:

• With our extensive safety training program in place, safety at Carmel Partners is by choice, not by chance.
• Personal protective equipment is provided for use as required

Compensation and Benefits:

Compensation and Benefits play a key role in your choice of employer, and our goal is to invest in you and your experience here. You’ll find a competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package at Carmel

Choose Carmel

At Carmel Partners, our mission is to create exceptional multifamily communities that enrich lives and neighborhoods. We differentiate ourselves from general contractors by harnessing the power of Vertical Integration, which allows us to maximize value through the entire life cycle of a project, from development and design to construction to asset management. This strategic advantage positions us to maximize efficiency and minimize conflicts. Controlling the design and self-performing all of our work puts us in control of our destiny, which allows everyone on the team to frame decisions from the perspective of “what is the best thing for the project”.

DEI Statement 

We are committed to equitable hiring and promotion practices. We lead with integrity and believe in building a diverse and inclusive workplace, rooted in a culture of mutual respect. By welcoming varied backgrounds, perspectives, and ideas, we cultivate engagement and a sense of belonging that creates community within, so Carmel can build communities that thrive.

Carmel Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. Employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications without regard to race, color, religion or belief, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy and reproductive decisions, family or parental status, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected under local, state, or federal laws.

 Notice to third-party Agencies: Carmel Partners does not have any standing offers to pay any referral compensation or recruitment fees for any open positions. Unless there is a signed agreement providing otherwise, Carmel Partners will not pay any compensation to any employment firm, staffing agency, recruiter, or other third parties for any resumes or candidate profiles that are provided, even if the individual is hired by Carmel Partners. In the event a recruiter or third-party agency/firm submits a resume or candidate profile without a signed active agreement, Carmel Partners explicitly reserves the right to pursue, and hire said candidate without any notice or financial obligation to the recruiter or agency/firm. Carmel Partners reserves the right to retain, use, transfer and distribute any resumes and candidate profiles that are submitted, including those submitted to hiring managers.