Project Engineer II

Onsite

1190 Welch Rd Trailer - PALO ALTO

Full time

R2658684

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Day - 08 Hour (United States of America)

This is a Stanford Health Care job.

A Brief Overview

The Project Engineer II is an experienced individual contributor responsible for independently managing advanced project engineering and project controls functions for healthcare construction and infrastructure projects. This role serves as a key technical and coordination resource supporting Project Managers and Construction Managers, with accountability for complex document control, cost and schedule tracking, regulatory documentation, and cross-functional coordination throughout the full project lifecycle.

The Project Engineer II is expected to proactively identify risks and inconsistencies and provide technical guidance to junior project engineering staff. This role supports projects of greater scale, regulatory complexity, and stakeholder sensitivity within active healthcare environments, ensuring alignment with Stanford Health Care standards, safety requirements, and regulatory obligations

Locations

Stanford Health Care

What you will do

• Independently manage construction project documentation processes from design through closeout, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with Stanford Health Care policies and procedures.

• Lead coordination, tracking, and resolution of Requests for Information (RFIs), submittals, shop drawings, substitutions, and document revisions; ensure timely responses and clear documentation of decisions.

• Perform detailed reviews of contractor pay applications, change order proposals, and supporting cost documentation to verify scope alignment, quantities, and contractual compliance prior to approval.

• Maintain and analyze project cost logs, change order registers, and commitment tracking; identify potential cost exposures and communicate risks to Project and Construction Management leadership.

• Support schedule coordination by reviewing contractor schedules, tracking milestones, identifying conflicts, and assisting in mitigation planning in collaboration with project leadership.

• Coordinate and document project meetings, including preparation of agendas, recording of decisions and action items, and timely distribution of accurate meeting minutes.

• Support regulatory documentation and readiness activities, including Department of Health Care Access and Information (HCAI) submissions, testing and inspection documentation, and coordination with Inspectors of Record under the direction of project leadership.

• Interface with architects, engineers, contractors, vendors, Facilities Services partners, and internal stakeholders to support scope alignment, access coordination, and operational planning.

• Provide technical guidance and workflow support to Project Engineers, reinforcing documentation standards, regulatory compliance, and consistent project controls practices.

• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, including development of templates, standard operating procedures, and lessons learned to improve efficiency and quality across projects.

• Demonstrate accountability for safety, quality, and regulatory compliance within assigned project responsibilities while supporting delivery in active healthcare environments.

Education Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university required.

• Degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field preferred.

• Relevant experience in lieu of degree may be considered and is in addition to the experience requirements for this position.

Experience Qualifications

• Minimum four (4) years of progressively responsible experience in construction project engineering, construction administration, or project controls required.

• Experience supporting healthcare, laboratory, or other complex occupied‑facility projects preferred.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Advanced knowledge of construction documentation workflows, including RFIs, submittals, change management, pay applications, and project closeout processes.

• Working knowledge of healthcare construction regulatory requirements, including Department of Health Care Access and Information (HCAI) documentation and testing and inspection processes.

• Strong understanding of construction cost tracking, change order evaluation, and financial documentation review.

• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, schedules, and technical documentation.

• Proven ability to identify risks, inconsistencies, and coordination issues and escalate them appropriately to project leadership.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to prepare clear correspondence, reports, and meeting documentation.

• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with diverse internal and external stakeholders in a fast‑paced, occupied healthcare environment.

• Demonstrated ability to leverage emerging technologies, including AI‑enabled productivity tools, digital document management systems, and project management platforms.

• High level of organization, attention to detail, and accountability in managing sensitive project information.

• Proven ability to operate effectively with multiple competing deadlines and shifting priorities.

Licenses and Certifications

• PMP - Project Mgmt Professional . or

• CAPM - Certified Associate In Project Mgmt preferred .

These principles apply to ALL employees:

SHC Commitment to Providing an Exceptional Patient & Family Experience

Stanford Health Care sets a high standard for delivering value and an exceptional experience for our patients and families. Candidates for employment and existing employees must adopt and execute C-I-CARE standards for all of patients, families and towards each other. C-I-CARE is the foundation of Stanford’s patient-experience and represents a framework for patient-centered interactions. Simply put, we do what it takes to enable and empower patients and families to focus on health, healing and recovery.

You will do this by executing against our three experience pillars, from the patient and family’s perspective:

• Know Me: Anticipate my needs and status to deliver effective care

• Show Me the Way: Guide and prompt my actions to arrive at better outcomes and better health

• Coordinate for Me: Own the complexity of my care through coordination

Equal Opportunity Employer Stanford Health Care (SHC) strongly values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination in all of its policies and practices, including the area of employment. Accordingly, SHC does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity and/or expression, religion, age, national or ethnic origin, political beliefs, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, or disability, or the perception of any of the above. People of all genders, members of all racial and ethnic groups, people with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants with criminal convictions will be considered after an individualized assessment of the conviction and the job requirements.

Base Pay Scale: Generally starting at $60.99 - $80.78 per hour

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training. This pay scale is not a promise of a particular wage.

At Stanford Health Care, we seek to provide patients with the very best in diagnosis and treatment, with outstanding quality, compassion and coordination. With an unmatched track record of scientific discovery, technological innovation and translational medicine, Stanford Medicine physicians are pioneering leading edge therapies today that will change the way health care is delivered tomorrow.

As part of our spirit of discovery, we also leverage our deep relationships with luminary Silicon Valley companies to develop new ways to deliver preeminent patient care.

Learn about our awards (https://stanfordhealthcare.org/about-us/awards.html) and significant events (https://stanfordhealthcare.org/about-us/our-history.html) .