Name:
Project Engineer (Assistant Project Manager)
Location: Irvine, CA
Job Posting Location - City, State:
Irvine, CA
Work Type:
Full-time
Department:
Support Facilities

Description & Requirements

Come join our family at In-N-Out Burger! 


We have an excellent opportunity for a full-time Project Engineer based in our Irvine, CA office.  The Project Engineer will work in the Support Facilities department, and will report to the Facilities Project Manager.

The Support Facilities department is responsible for the development of non-restaurant properties for In-N-Out Burger, such as the warehouses, distribution facilities, food plants, maintenance depots, and corporate offices.  This team works closely with other In-N-Out Burger development teams, including Real Estate, Warehouse, Operations, etc., to support the project managers.


General Responsibilities
  • Support the project managers in coordinating activities of designated projects to ensure that goals or objectives of the projects are accomplished within prescribed time frame
  • Support the project manager in every aspect of the project to ensure adherence to project scope and specifications, maintain project progress information, ensure projects are on schedule, and within budget; Responsible for assisting Project Managers with their on-going projects
  • Help assist in the Facilities development process, starting from the planning and entitlement process, up to and through construction
  • Facilities (non-restaurant) include the In-N-Out warehouses, food plant, maintenance & distribution center, corporate offices, and more
  • Prepare RFP’s (Request for Proposals), RFQ’s (Request for Qualifications) and analyze/compare bid proposals for proposed capital projects and differed maintenance projects.  Assist in the preparation of schedules and budgets for various projects
  • Work collaboratively with various departments to facilitate their facility support needs as necessary
  • Work on multiple projects concurrently, in varying geographies, all of which may be in various stages of the development process
  • Assist the Manager, Facilities Planning and Development with monthly reporting tasks, annual budget reports, and Special projects as necessary
  • Must have hands-on construction experience, working with construction vendors, and working hands-on in the construction field
 

Work Schedule + Benefits
  • Full-time, Exempt
  • Office Hours in Irvine, CA: Monday-Friday, 8:00 am-5:00 pm
  • Requires field work and travel
  • Will also travel to the Baldwin Park office as needed, on a weekly basis
  • Travel time: 20% of the work time will be spent in the field and on pre-construction sites; will require occasional overnight travel to states where In-N-Out Burger operates
  • Excellent Benefits, to include Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Profit Sharing Plan and 401(k) Plan

Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management (preferred) or related degree; Willing to take Construction experience in lieu of a degree
  • 4-5+ years minimum experience in the Construction industry
  • 4-5+ years experience in construction/project coordination and familiarity with working drawings and basic construction projects
  • 4+ years experience working as an Assistant Project Manager, or junior PM, is preferred
  • Must have a working understanding of interior and exterior building construction
  • Strong knowledge of the Construction Industry - Knowledge of contract administration, lien releases, payment applications, and insurance requirements
  • Familiarity with Construction software, such as Procore
  • Hands-on construction experience; Experience working as a General Contractor or with a General Contractor
  • Quick Service Restaurant industry experience preferred  
  • Experience with tilt-up construction 
  • Familiarity of working with city staff and city inspectors
  • Must have good knowledge of building codes, Title 24, ADA, basic utilities and green code
  • Must have an understanding of construction, and the relationship between value engineering and construction costs, scheduling and physical elements building
  • Will possess a strong work ethic, excellent organization and communication skills, along with the ability to observe safety guidelines and work both autonomously and in a team-oriented atmosphere 
 
ABOUT In-N-Out Burger

In-N-Out Burger was founded in 1948 by Harry and Esther Snyder in Baldwin Park, California, and remains privately owned and operated. Under the direction of the Snyder family, the company has opened restaurants throughout California, Nevada, Arizona, Utah, Texas, Oregon, and Colorado. In-N-Out Burger’s menu has remained the same since 1948, and we have maintained a simple philosophy – serve only the highest quality product, prepare it in a clean and sparkling environment, and serve it in a warm and friendly manner. We have built a reputation for fresh, made-to-order foods prepared and served by friendly, well trained Associates.



In-N-Out Burger offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefit package. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer by choice. Should there be a need, In-N-Out Burger will provide a reasonable accommodation to complete the interview process upon request.
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