Project Engineer - Cancer Center

Company: Stamford American International Hospital
Location: Portola Valley
Posted on: January 2, 2026

Job Description:

Are you ready to kickstart your career in project management with a dynamic and innovative team? Were looking for passionate individuals with a bachelors degree in Architecture or Engineering to join us in tackling complex and exciting projects in the healthcare sector. As a Project Engineer, you’ll play a hands-on role in bringing visionary designs to life. Work closely with architects, contractors, and clinical teams to create spaces that enhance healing, research, and support for patients and their loved ones. If you’re passionate about technical excellence and want to shape the future of cancer care, this is the opportunity for you. Key Responsibilities: Manage document control and distribution for all phases of capital projects, ensuring accuracy and compliance. Coordinate with contractors, architects, and internal teams to track project status and resolve documentation issues. Review invoices, pay applications, change orders, and construction documents, supporting project management and quality assurance. Utilize project management tools and technical expertise to support design, construction, and sustainability goals. Communicate effectively across teams, maintaining organized records and supporting project delivery. The Facilities Services division enhances health through leadership, collaboration, and innovation. Our team offers essential non-clinical support 24/7, ensuring safe operations and planning for future needs. We represent the intersection of planning, construction, general services, and facilities operations. Learn more about Facilities Services at: Facilities Services | Stanford Health Care Cancer Center Redwood City Facilities Planning and Design is dedicated to transforming cancer care through an ambitious vision that includes expanding clinical trials, innovating patient experience, and building facilities that support translational medicine. The future Redwood City Cancer Center will seamlessly integrate cutting-edge research with comprehensive inpatient and outpatient services, enhancing our bench-to-bedside activities and revolutionizing patient outcomes. If you are interested in joining Stanford Health Care, please read the job description below and apply online. A Brief Overview Plans, organizes, manages and is responsible for all document control and distribution processes and systems for the Planning, Design & Construction (PD&C) Department, including all construction project-related documentation received from and sent to the contractor, architect, and internal staff from initial planning and early development of a project through its completion. Locations Stanford Health Care What you will do Meets regularly with all the parties involved to stay abreast of and track the status of construction projects at all stages. Prepares meeting agendas as needed and records and distributes minutes summarizing matters discussed and actions approved. Scan, distribute, and file documents including (but not limited to) project designs, drawings, specifications, estimates, and correspondence to the appropriate archival repository. Verify and correct project-related documentation where needed. Ensures that document control and distribution systems, processes, and procedures are organized, accurate, clear, and complete. Maintains effective and on-going communications with construction and contractor management teams. Provides initial review of pay applications, change orders, and other incoming construction documents. Performs other project engineering and project management-related duties as well as incidental duties as needed or assigned. Education Qualifications Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university. Degree in a work-related discipline/field (Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management) Preferred Relevant experience in lieu of degree may be considered. Relevant experience in lieu of a degree is in addition to the experience requirements for this position. Experience Qualifications Three or more years of related experience in construction, design, or construction management Required Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Knowledge of and ability to use project management tools. Knowledge of CAD system, CAFM, estimating, cost control, scheduling, construction administration, quality control, and specific writing and place planning. Knowledge of technical and professional requirements in the fields of healthcare delivery, architecture, and the building design process, and construction. Knowledge of project management, accounting, construction design, construction methods, building materials, sustainability, mechanical and electrical construction, cost estimation, building codes and standards, and contract administration. Knowledge of OSHPD forms, applications, fees, permits, test, and inspection forms. Knowledge of RFI, PCO, submittal, and invoicing processes. Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite business software applications. Ability to organize and complete project documentation. Ability to read drawings and schematics. Ability to plan, organize, prioritize, and complete work within deadlines ensuring accuracy and attention to detail at each step. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with and gain the cooperation of others at all levels, both within and outside SHC. Licenses and Certifications None . 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 $55.85 - $74.00 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.

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