Project Engineer, WeLive

About WeLive

WeLive is a new way of living built upon community, flexibility, and a fundamental belief that we are only as good as the people we surround ourselves with. From mailrooms and laundry rooms that double as bars and event spaces to communal kitchens, roof decks, and hot tubs, WeLive challenges traditional apartment living through physical spaces that foster meaningful relationships. Life is better when we are part of something greater than ourselves.

About the Role

We are currently in search of a Senior Project Engineer who is proficient and highly experienced with all phases of the design and construction process from schematic design through the bid process and construction administration. Experienced should be heavily weighted to hospitality and/or residential developments. Experience based in the US and abroad is preferred. This is a great opportunity for someone who is looking for more responsibility, design freedom, and the hunger to create amazing spaces and revolutionize the definition of residential space.

This role will see your efforts split between the development of standards for future WeLive projects, and oversight of the projects themselves. This is a very hands-on role that is tasked with assessing properties for potential success as a location for our product, and overseeing developers/consultants/contractors in the delivery of selected sites. You will be involved in multiple projects from start to finish, working with internal legal, real estate, development, construction, design, logistics and operations teams.  Externally, you will be managing and interfacing with hired consultants (MEP, Structural, local Architect of Record, GCs and expeditors).

You will be the first engineer to join the WeLive team, and will be expected to grow a larger team as more deals are secured.

Responsibilities (including but not limited to):

• Report jointly to the WeLive Design Director and WeWork Head of Engineering
• Take the lead on authoring WeLive engineering standards, researching both innovative and time-tested technology to develop robust solutions for future global WeLive developments
• Assess new properties for acquisition and development as WeLive sites. These may range from ground-up developments purpose built for WeLive, to existing hotel, residential or office buildings that will be converted for combined WeWork/WeLive use
• Interface directly with architectural and engineering consultants to identify key project concerns and cost issues
• Work closely with internal development, real estate and legal teams to provide technical support in developing lease clauses and exhibits pertaining to engineering provisions and handover conditions
• Work with internal architectects, designers and BIM specialists to develop concept level handover packages to consultant design teams or design/build contractors
• Oversee design development from external consultants, reviewing submission packages against WeLive engineering standards, and making key engineering decisions as the project develops
• Manage and solve technical issues that come up across design and construction trades, while effectively tracking issues as they are captured among internal teams and external consultants

Qualifications:      

• Must have Bachelor’s degree or higher in an MEP engineering discipline, preferably mechanical
• Minimum 10 years experience in having direct responsibility for producing mechanical, electrical, plumbing or life safety construction documents
• Experience managing teams and taking the lead on interfacing with multiple stakeholders
• Broad knowledge of mechanical / electrical / life safety engineering infrastructure and coordination strategy with focus on mechanical design
• Have substantial experience with commercial construction projects in the residential and/or hospitality sector
• Willingness to fully analyze and interpret commercial leases with specific regard to building services and cost ramifications
• Ability to understand building MEP/architectural plans to assess how existing conditions affect layout and cost exposure
• Make decisions and solve problems on the fly, often weighing up risks and incomplete information to allow a rapid judgement to be made to keep project moving
• Understanding of construction contracts and architectural agreements, specifications etc.
• Analytical / research experience a major plus
• Some travel within the US and internationally will be required

Who you are:

• Someone who is ready to get their hands dirty
• Gets happy and excited that no two days are the same
• Loves working with numerous people day to day
• Never take yourself too seriously

About WeWork

WeWork is the platform for creators, providing more than tens of thousands of members around the world with space, community and services that enable them to do what they love and create their life's work. Our mission is to create a world where people work to make a life, not just a living, and our own team members are central to that goal.

The WeWork team believes deeply in the power of “we” and in the movement we’re a part of. We challenge convention and achieve amazing things through dedication and collaboration. There is a contagious energy in our spaces as we work together toward accomplishing our goals.

Our hunger for building great spaces; empowering startups, freelancers, and small businesses; and connecting interesting people is far from being satisfied. We’re just getting started, and our journey gets increasingly exciting as more team members join the movement!

Below are the values that guide who we are and everything that we do. 

Inspired

We do what we love and are connected to something greater than ourselves.

Entrepreneurial

We are creators, leaders and self-starters. We try new things, we challenge convention, and we’re not afraid to fail.

Authentic

We are genuine to our brand, mission and values. We’re not perfect and we don’t pretend to be. We are, though, always honest and as transparent as we can be. 

Tenacious

We never settle. We get sh*t done and we get it done well. We’re persistent and knock down walls—literally if we have to.

Grateful

We are grateful for each other, our members, and to be part of this movement. We don’t take success for granted. We’re happy to be alive.

Together

We are in this together. This is a team effort. We always look out for one another. We value empathy; we know we’re all human, and know we can’t do any of this alone.