Careers

Working at Questar

Questar takes great pride in our team members. We emphasize teamwork and camaraderie because these are essential elements in completing successful projects. Each team member at Questar possesses a vast knowledge about their job position, and many of them also have special training that gives insight into other areas of Questar’s projects including structural or mechanical engineering, LEED associate knowledge, safety training, and specialized computer skills.

Diversity and Inclusion 

Questar contributes much of its success to the meeting of diverse minds, opinions, and perspectives. Committed to a policy of equal employment for applicants and team members, Questar does not discriminate based on any characteristic protected by state or federal law.

Minority Business 

Certified as a Women Owned Business Enterprise, as well as a Small Business Enterprise, Questar firmly believes that minority business enterprises contribute to the overall health and innovation of the construction industry by offering unique professional experience and insight. Clients of Questar who encourage selection for minority businesses include Kaiser, Disney, and Chapman University.

Project Engineer

Questar Construction is currently searching for a Project Engineer with at least 3 to 5 years of experience working for a general contractor. OSHPD experience preferred.

Project Location: Southern California

Minimum Years Experience: 3-5 years

Job Type: Full Time

Job Classification: General Contracting/Design & Build/Construction Management/Group Up/Tenant Improvements/Historical Renovation

Education: Bachelor’s degree and/or equivalent experience and training; Knowledge of OSHPD

Job Description:

The Project Engineer will report to the Project Executive and/or Project Manager, assisting in administrative efforts to achieve project profitability and goals. A qualified candidate will be detail-oriented, have the ability to manage multiple tasks, produce quality work, create thorough progress and cost reports, and consistently meet deadlines.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with project buyout
• Track Exhibit B Initials once sent to Trade Partner by Project Manager
• Manage material and equipment procurement and expediting
• Make schedule revisions and distribution
• Schedule, participate in, and document all project coordination meetings
• Process and maintain document logs: RFI’s, submittals, etc.
• Process RFI’s, Submittals, Change Orders, etc.
• Process and maintain document logs: RFI’s submittals, etc.
• Prepare document distributions to trade partners
• Review and negotiate change proposal pricing from Trade Partners
• Prepare change order pricing for self-performed work
• Track and translate submitted CORs and OCOs for final approval
• Create Trade Partner Change Adjustments with backup
• Collect and review Trade Partner/Owner invoices for accuracy and completeness
• Project cost review, reporting, updating, and accounting
• Monitor and document jobsite and accident prevention
• Update and maintain all sets of drawings, specs, and logs
• Conduct thorough construction reviews
• Document punch list work
• Maintain other required records needed by the client, i.e. certified payroll reports
• Manage project closeout: tracking documentation (warranties, guarantees, acceptance of work, final payment, Trade Partner and vendor close), and compiling and submitting to Owner/Architect

Qualifications:

• Knowledge of OSHPD
• Working knowledge of project documents (ability to read and understand plans & specifications for all trades)
• Basic estimating and scheduling skills
• Ability to problem solve and a strong work ethic
• Effective participation in a team environment
• Proficient computer skills
• Strong written and verbal English language communication skills

Project Manager

Questar Construction is currently searching for a Project Manager with 4 to 6 years of experience and knowledge of OSHPD.

Project Location: Southern California

Minimum Years Experience: 4-6 years

Education: Bachelor’s degree and/or equivalent experience and training in supervisory role; Knowledge of OSHPD

Job Description:

The Project Manager is responsible for directing and developing all activities related to the project, including planning, management, estimating, and coordination of crew and trade partners—ensuring the project is completed timely and within budget. A qualified candidate will have the ability to manage multiple tasks, produce quality work, create thorough logs and cost reports, and consistently meet deadlines.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate with the Superintendent, Project Engineer, and other field staff to maintain productivity on the jobsite
• Active participation during preconstruction development, bidding process, and buyout
• Approve Trade Partner, General Condition, and Owner invoices, and expedite payments
• Review all plans for completeness and accuracy
• Project cost reports and finalize with Estimator
• Manage implementation of project schedule to meet completion date, including Scopes of Work
• Negotiate material purchases, and change order requests
• Foster and maintain Owner, Architect, Trade Partner, and Vender relations
• Organize regular meetings with management and Trade Partners
• Drive enforcement of quality assurance and safety protocols
• Monitor training and brand management among employees
• Coordinate close-out processes, including project execution and financials, success factors, and customer satisfaction

Qualifications:

• Knowledge of OSHPD preferred
• Working knowledge of all crafts (ability to read and understand specifications for all trades)
• Current Safety Trained Supervisor (STS) certification a plus
• Knowledge of construction cost, scheduling, estimating, purchasing, and engineering principals and techniques
• Ability to problem solve and maintain a strong work ethic
• A positive attitude and strong communication skills
• Effective participation in a team environment
• Proficient computer skills

Superintendent

Questar Construction is currently searching for a Superintendent with 4 to 6 years of experience and knowledge of OSHPD.

Project Location: Southern California

Minimum Years Experience: 4-6 years

Job Type: Full Time

Job Classification: General Contracting/Design & Build/Construction Management/Group Up/Tenant Improvements/Historical Renovation

Education: Bachelor’s degree and/or equivalent experience and training in supervisory role; Knowledge of OSHPD

Job Description:

The Superintendent is responsible for quality control, safety, and delegation of work to field staff and trade partners to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget. A qualified candidate will be detail-oriented, have the ability to manage multiple tasks, produce quality work, create thorough progress and cost reports, and consistently meet deadlines.

Responsibilities:

• Manage on-site safety (i.e. weekly safety meetings and tailgate meetings with trade partners)
• Prepare and maintain project schedule and three week look-ahead schedules
• Document and complete punchlists in a timely manner
• Develop and implement recovery strategies to maintain schedule
• Monitor projects costs and identify areas for improvement
• Responsible for all daily field operations and coordination of trade partner activities
• Verify trade partner certificates of insurance
• Review all drawings, specifications, and trade partner submittals
• Foster the development of foreman to grow into future superintendents
• Perform start up testing and turnover to Owner
• Document final close-out and Owner’s acceptance

Qualifications:

• Knowledge of OSHPD
• Working knowledge of all crafts (ability to read and understand specifications for all trades)
• Current Safety Trained Supervisor (STS) certification a plus
• Ability to problem solve and a strong work ethic
• Effective participation in a team environment
• Proficient computer skills