Project Engineer

We have successfully served clients across California and has helped build communities as a respected full-service General Engineering Contractor. We take pride in successfully owning and managing one of the largest equipment fleets in California as well as being a vertically integrated Heavy Civil Contractor specializing in Road & Highway, Emergency Response, Railway Infrastructure, Utility Infrastructure, Alternative Energy, Airport, Environmental Remediation, and Heavy Equipment Rental.

· Employee assistance program

· Flexible Spending & Health Savings accounts

· Life insurance

· Paid time off

The Project Engineer will be responsible for planning, developing, coordinating, and managing onsite construction engineering activities for concrete, underground utilities, paving, and heavy civil construction projects to ensure quality and cost. The individual must be able to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment. Some night and weekend work will be required.

Duties/Responsibilities:

· Assist in the coordination and scheduling of subcontractors and other forces.

· Act as primary liaison between the field operations and central accounting department for the purpose of accurate time keeping procedures, and complete job cost accounting and reporting.

· Work with Area and Project Superintendents to develop short-term working schedules, track material needs and availability for all projects.

· Track and document quantities and field measurements for progress payment purposes.

· Create Daily Extra Work Reports and submit them for review.

· Represent company during client and project management meetings to ensure effective communication.

· Maintain a safe and clean working environment by enforcing company procedures, rules, and regulations.

· Process and track all submittals.

· Process Requests for Information (RFI).

· Submit Staking Requests.

· Prepare traffic control plans and schedule weekly lane closures.

· Perform Takeoffs for plan changes.

· Create daily timecards in HCSS and monitor and adjust timecards created in the field.

· Perform other related duties as may be requested/required.

What You’ll Bring…

Required Qualifications:

· Strong experience with highway type construction.

· A valid driver's license and acceptable MVR in accordance with Company Vehicle Program policy is required.

· Ability to read and interpret construction contracting/bidding documents, materials, and drawings.

· Forensic levels of attention to detail, organized, and able to meet stringent deadlines.

· Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities.

· Excellent reading comprehension – strategic highlighting / parsing.

· Concise and professional writing and public speaking ability.

· Positive attitude, good people skills and an ability to work under pressure.

Education and Experience:

· Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration, or related field preferred, or equivalent combinations of technical training and related experience.

· 5+ years of related experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

· Proficiency with Blue Beam and OST preferred.

· Proficiency with Heavy Job and HCSS preferred.