Project Engineer
Underground Construction Co., Inc. · San Jose, CA · 2 wk ago
Engineering$80k–$101k/yrFull-time
Overview
Project Engineer supports the Superintendent & Project Managers on an assigned project. Duties include interpreting plans and specifications, resolving questions and problems, acquiring vendor & subcontractor quotes, developing safety plans, coordinating materials, updating schedules, tracking costs, preparing reports, and forecasting project cost.
Responsibilities
- Serves as project technical resource to interpret plans and specifications
- Resolves questions and problems as they arise
- Participate in the development of the project estimate & associated negotiations
- Acquire vendor & subcontractor quotes
- Work with the safety department to develop a site-specific safety plan
- Discuss weekly safety topic with the construction team & participate in daily safety briefs
- Cook with the Superintendent to obtain & setup the required yard & office equipment
- Develop & accurately update the project schedule
- Report production quantities on a weekly basis
- Submit weekly report to the owner containing project status, schedule update, safety report, two-week look ahead, outstanding issues, & pending change orders
- Track, analyze, & report costs of labor, equipment, & material, subcontractors, outside rentals & trucking
- Maintain communications with all members of the construction team including the owner & its representatives, the inspection team, subcontractors & any other stakeholders involved
- Forecast project Cost to Complete & present findings to executives on a monthly basis
- Prepare a set of red line As-Built drawings for the owner’s archive
- Closeout project when complete, including: hosting the project closeout meeting, indexing all the project documents into the project file, submitting internal closeout documentation
- Other related duties and projects as assigned
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering or equivalent
- Experience in place of the degree would be 5 (Five) years as a Project Coordinator, with field experience in various divisions throughout the company
- Acquired certain specialized skills from exposure to specific projects, technologies, or industries (e.g., fueling, electrical, or gas)
- Possesses strong written & verbal communications skills & manages time effectively
- Strong computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office programs including Microsoft Project & Excel
- Detail oriented with a positive attitude & eagerness to learn
- Ability to maintain a valid driver’s license
- Assists with the training and efficiency of Project Coordinators
Physical Requirements
- Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
- Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time.
Pay
$ 80,000 - $ 101,000 /Annually *Depending on Experience
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- 401K
Supervisory Responsibilities
Assists with the training and efficiency of Project Coordinators
Physical Requirements
- Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
- Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time.
Our Company
- Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer
- Women, minorities, people with disabilities, and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply
- EO/AA/Disability/Veteran Employer