Project Coordinator

Bechtel Corporation•Riverside, CA

2d•$105,000 - $160,200•Onsite

About The Position

Since 1898, Bechtel has helped customers complete more than 25,000 projects in 160 countries on all seven continents. These projects have created jobs, grown economies, improved the resiliency of the world's infrastructure, increased access to energy, resources, and vital services, and made the world a safer, cleaner place. Bechtel is differentiated by the quality of its people and its relentless drive to deliver the most successful outcomes. The company aligns its capabilities to its customers' objectives to create a lasting positive impact. Bechtel serves the Infrastructure; Nuclear, Security & Environmental; Energy; Mining & Metals, and the Manufacturing and Technology markets. Its services span from initial planning and investment, through start-up and operations. Core to Bechtel is its Vision, Values and Commitments. Bechtel has been providing program, project, and construction management services to the Riverside County Transportation Commission (RCTC) for 37 years. The project team supports RCTC in implementing "Measure A," the Regional Transportation Plan (RTP), Sustainable Communities Strategy (SCS), and other adopted plans and programs, ensuring compliance with state and federal requirements. The goal is to enhance mobility, improve quality of life, promote operational excellence, and foster economic vitality for Riverside County residents. This team manages the planning, environmental clearance, design, and construction of projects on the state highway system under California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) oversight, following Caltrans’ standards and procedures. They also oversee commuter and rail lines, working with the Federal Transit Administration (FTA), Southern California Regional Rail Authority (SCRRA), Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad (BNSF), and Union Pacific Railroad (UP), adhering to their respective standards. In this role, you will collaborate with a dynamic team of global industry professionals to support the project team.

Requirements

Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 8-10 years of relevant experience or 12-14 years of relevant work experience.
A minimum of 5 years of experience working in delivery management capacity on highways and or Class 1 railway projects.
Experience with coordinating and interfacing with Class 1 railroads.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience supervising and administering subcontractors and consultants, preferred.
Licensed civil engineer in the state of California, preferred but not required.
Certified Resident Engineer by Caltrans, preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Manage the procurement, selection, and oversight of construction management and design consultants for capital and toll projects – highway, rail, and active transportation.
Supervise deputy construction managers and consultant resident engineers.
Develops and recommends the construction engineering organization for approval by the RCTC Construction Manager and prepares employee requisitions.
Coordinates with engineering on constructability and design issues. Establishes a Design/Field Engineering working relationship and lines of communication with the Project Engineer including agreement on engineering deliverables. Responsible for reviewing Engineer’s quantity take-offs, control, reporting, and forecasting.
Directs preparation of cost estimates for construction activities and coordinates the preparation of cost reports, forecast, and progress reports. Reviews and provides input to project controls documents on progress relating to cost and schedule.
Plans and recommends procedures to be implemented by field engineers to ensure construction operations are within requirements of engineering design and specifications.
Directs the maintenance of construction engineering records for job history. Supervises the receiving, distribution, and filing of plans and specifications.
Works with customer’s resident engineering and operating personnel to coordinate construction activities.
Administers assigned subcontracts to ensure completeness and that they are up to date.
Coordinates with the Resident Engineer on contract administration and activities affecting the contract administration operation.
Administers major subcontract changes and represents the RCTC in major contractual discussions and negotiations as requested by the client.
Performs employee reviews for direct reports and assists in their development and progressive training.
Assesses needs and develops Field Engineering Training Plan for the project.
Reviews and provides input to the project staffing plan for construction engineers and associated personnel.
Ensures the implementation of project environmental control plan(s) as required.