Project Engineer

Under General Supervision of the Project Manager: The Project Engineer is the Company’s “management representative” responsible for the safe completion of his projects within the budget, on schedule, to the Company’s quality standards, and to the customer’s satisfaction. It is his responsibility to initiate any action required to achieve the above objectives and insure that all project activities are consistent with Company policy.

The Project Engineer’s duties will vary as required to support the Project Superintendent and other personnel assigned to the project. His first responsibility is to increase the effectiveness of the Subcontractors and invoiced staff. Generally, his role will concentrate more on long-term planning, scheduling, the identification of future “roadblocks” and “pitfalls”, and the solving of these problems prior to their impact on the project. He or she is responsible to be sure that all logistical support is completed timely so that the Superintendent and Foreman can concentrate on the daily and weekly direction of the Company’s forces and coordination of subcontractors.

JOB DUTIES

• Pre-job planning and project scheduling
• Ordering of materials and scheduling of deliveries as a part of project coordination
• Coordination with all subcontractors to obtain required documentation/pricing
• Review project drawings for the procurement of materials and work to be completed
• Review and processing of change orders and other contract document
• Safety-the primary responsibility for the job safety rests with the Superintendent, but it is the Project Engineer’s responsibility to assist that safety is properly incorporated into job planning and execution
• Production and analysis of cost reports to be proactive for any problems that might arise and initiate new alternatives which could cause a course of correction
• Quality Control-Be alert to a deviation from our quality standards and insure proper corrective actions is initiated
• Customer Relations-Regularly visit/communicate with the client, subcontractors, and architect/engineer to confirm that every aspect of the job is running smoothly

STANDARDS AND QUALIFICATIONS

Ability to: perform detailed work accurately, independently, and against deadlines. Organize and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships. Use tact and good judgment in responding to requests for information. Prioritize work and handle a variety of activities/projects simultaneously, along with compose correspondences, reports, minutes, forms, etc., from brief instructions. Use initiative and shows motivation within established guidelines.

Education & Experience: Bachelor’s degree or higher in construction management or engineering preferred. Work experience in part-time or internship desirable.

Programs: Knowledge of construction programs such as Bluebeam, Adobe PDF, Procure, Prolog, and Construction Partner

Must possess a valid California Class C Motor Vehicle Operator’s license.

All statements made on the application are subject to verification and false statements will be cause for disqualification and/or discharge.