Project Engineer

About the role

We are currently hiring a Project Engineer to be located on one of our key onsite projects in the Greater Los Angeles office. The Project Engineer is responsible for assisting the Project Manager in planning and coordinating activities in the construction schedule.

Responsibilities

• Support Project Manager in driving project’s overall flow effectively from inception to completion.
• Review contract and bid documents from estimating; review and understand scope for project turnover.
• Attend walkthroughs.
• Affiliate with project document control, including but not limited to, insurance, bonding, permits, submittals, RFI’s, change orders, correspondence, etc.
• Ensure documents are centrally saved in the project’s chosen document control software.
• Verify correct drawings are distributed to field.
• Affiliate with schedule of values, or billing format as required by the contract documents.
• Integrate into overall project and manpower schedule as required.
• Request PO’s for major equipment and subs indicating shipping requirements and anticipating delivery dates.
• (Request proper delivery notice at that time).
• Facilitate material takeoffs by trade foreman.
• Attend all necessary meetings with both internal and external entities to review scheduling and delivery, work plans, job progress, manpower, and solutions to setbacks.
• Support accounting department in monthly billings and collections and follow up on outstanding balances.
• Collaborate with foreman regarding project safety. (Toolbox talks and weekly walk through).
• Gather information for changes in work and turnover to estimating for pricing.

Qualifications

• PREFERRED EDUCATION And/or EXPERIENCE: 3 - 5 years’ related experience is desirable. High School diploma or GED required. Knowledge of the construction industry and documentation is desirable. Working knowledge of federal, state, and city regulations and guidelines.
• Computer Skills: Must demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, (i.e. Outlook, Word and Excel). Familiarity with AutoCAD, and other electrical, technical, or construction programs. Familiarity with project management/document control software. Familiarity with construction/financial software packages.
• Required Attributes: Must demonstrate integrity, honesty, professionalism and commitment to company values. Must be self-motivated and able to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment. Must have excellent organizational, communication, strategic, technical, analytical, problem solving, and multi-tasking skills. Must have high standards of quality with attention to detail. Must possess ability to manage and supervise personnel. Must build positive working relationships with multiple levels of customer, employees, unions, government agencies, vendors and suppliers, and other contractor organizations.