Lead Project Engineer - Electrical Construction

Mec Sarl • Irvine, CA

85d • $116,000 - $165,000

About The Position

The Project Engineer will support construction activities by planning, organizing, and implementing those processes to manage and communication information and project KPIs (i.e., project controls, engineering interface, subcontract and materials management, purchasing, contract administration, formal communications, monthly reporting and scheduling). The role will provide project support to a Project Manager on larger projects and manage technical and administrative staff to facilitate project management services.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a construction-related field or equivalent experience and education in project or field engineering.
• 5+ years' experience in the construction or engineering field.
• Proven abilities and skills in leadership and management of people, communication (verbal and written), planning, organization, delegation as well as teaching and mentoring.
• Ability to set standards of excellence in leadership, safety, quality, and productivity for subordinates.
• Must demonstrate excellent team leadership and management skills.
• Proficiency in managing project engineering and related functions and activities.
• Working knowledge and ability to direct the operation of management systems: accounts payable/accounts receivable, materials control, estimating, job cost updates and subcontracts.

Responsibilities

• Develop complete understanding of contract plans and specifications.
• Review, analyze and resolve design/construction problems, discrepancies and interferences with the design team, project leadership, Client, and contractors as required.
• Ensure that all project engineering activities comply with company and contract requirements and support the development and maintenance of the overall construction schedule.
• Create and manage a contract execution plan.
• Provide technical support for construction effort including participation in design interpretation, application of construction methods, identification, resolution and documentation of design conflicts, constructability reviews, etc.
• Develop, implement, and administer document control program.
• Responsible for submittal tracking, project logs; all processing, coordination, and documentation as required to facilitate project.
• Represent company as required during design review meeting with the design team, project coordination meetings with contractors, etc.
• Assist project leadership with development of scopes of work to create and confirm subcontracts and vendor purchase orders.
• Oversee the development and periodic updates to the project master schedule using appropriate techniques and scheduling software.
• Oversee Contract Administration team, review revisions to drawings and contract documents for change of conditions.
• Prepare monthly cost projections using information generated from project management systems and prepare quarterly cash flow projections.
• Help drive the company's environmental health and safety programs at the project level.
• Manage and support the project team including direct reports and others as needed.
• Develop and manage the contract closeout plan and deliverables.

Benefits

• Top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents.
• Voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs.
• Life insurance.
• Disability.
• Retirement plans with matching.
• Generous paid time off.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Truck Transportation
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree