JOB DESCRIPTION:
This position is responsible for assisting the Project Manager in planning, coordination, design, and construction of capital improvement and renovation projects for Sahara Las Vegas Hotel & Casino. The Project Engineer will support all phases of project delivery by helping in coordinating documentation, tracking project progress, facilitating communication among stakeholders, and ensuring projects remain on schedule and within budget.
JOB FOCUS:
Focus is on, but not limited to the following:
- Assist the Project Manager with the day-to-day management of multiple renovation and construction projects.
- Assist in coordinating project schedules, meeting agendas, and meeting minutes while tracking action items through completion.
- Help maintain project documentation, including RFIs, submittals, ASIs, change orders, purchase orders, contracts, and closeout documents.
- Assist in reviewing architectural, interior design, engineering, and consultant drawings for completeness and coordination.
- Assist in coordinating with architects, engineers, consultants, contractors, vendors, and internal departments to ensure timely project execution.
- Support Superintendents in monitoring project schedules and identify potential impacts to cost or schedule, communicating concerns to the Project Manager.
- Assist in preparing Requests for Proposal (RFPs), bid packages, bid comparisons, and vendor evaluations.
- Support the procurement process by obtaining pricing, reviewing quotations, and coordinating material deliveries.
- Participate in field walks to monitor construction progress, quality, and compliance with design documents.
- Assist with punch lists, project turnover, warranty documentation, and final closeout.
- Help identify value engineering opportunities that improve quality while reducing project costs.
- Help maintain organized electronic and physical project files throughout the life of each project.
- Prepare project status reports and executive summaries as requested.
- Ensure project documentation complies with company standards and established procedures.
- Perform additional duties as assigned by the Project Manager.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree in construction management, Engineering, Architecture, Interior Design, or a related field preferred.
- 2–5 years of experience in commercial construction, hospitality construction, project engineering, or design coordination.
- Hospitality renovation experience preferred.
- Strong understanding of construction processes, building systems, architectural drawings, and specifications.
- Ability to read and interpret architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing drawings.
- Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while meeting deadlines.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint).
- Experience with Microsoft Project, Procore, Bluebeam, and Autodesk is preferred.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
- Self-motivated with the ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a team.
- Professional demeanor with the ability to build strong relationships with internal departments, consultants, contractors, and vendors.
- Willingness to work flexible hours as project schedules require.
