Operations - Project Engineer I

ISEC•La Palma, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Project Engineer is responsible for assisting the Project Manager with administrative duties associated with the project, material releases, vendor follow-up, coding invoices for A/P, routine correspondence, field dimensioning, change orders, submittals and labor and delivery schedules. This role also involves managing project submittals, subcontract administration, coordinating communications, ensuring quality control, assisting with job closeout, and resolving client conflicts. The Project Engineer will record information in the Project Control/Document Control System, review job costs, manage shop drawings, release materials, visit job sites, maintain logs, prepare manuals, and assist with monthly billings and cost projections.

Requirements

0 – 3 years of experience
Basic knowledge of ISEC products, services, processes and projects
Understands project plans and specifications
Works autonomously at times
Seeks guidance for unusual or complex problems and supervisor approval for changes in standards
Engages in company culture
Open to feedback and flexible to change
Proficient in MS Office Suite
Efficient written and verbal communication skills
Strong prioritization and organizational skills, detail-oriented
Demonstrates commitment to deliver outstanding service – both with internal and external customers
Takes ownership to personally resolve customer problems (or find someone who can)
Listens well, asks clarifying questions, and checks for agreement with customers
Committed to following-up with customers in all instances in a timely manner
Strong sense of accountability - ensures that you will do what you say that you are going to do
Creates a personal connection with customers – smiles, warm greetings, acts friendly and respectful
Positive attitude

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Responsibilities

Assist in the development, preparation, and finalization of project schedule.
Procure and submit all project submittal information and manage the approval process.
Assist with the administration of subcontract requirements, contract documents, and change orders.
Coordinate communications and correspondences from owners, general contractors, and subcontractors.
Ensure project quality control procedures are followed during the construction process.
Perform job closeout in a proper and efficient manner, keeping the Project Manager informed.
Assist in the resolution of conflicts with clients and customers.
Record all applicable information in Project Control/Document Control System with target dates for completion of tasks.
Review Job Costs with Project Manager.
Manage shop drawings through project specification, general contractor review, and final installation to the field.
Follow up with internal and external customers on shop drawing changes and schedule changes or delays.
Release material in a timely manner and coordinate deliveries.
Visit jobsites as needed; understand jobsite environment and review jobsite progress.
Maintain a Shortage and Breakage Log and reorder material as necessary.
Prepare operation and maintenance manuals, guarantees and submit in accordance with specification requirements on each project.
Assist Project Manager in preparing monthly billings, cost projection and weekly logs.
Manage and implement ISEC Safety requirements.
Promote a positive atmosphere for safety excellence committed to the Safety Promise.
Coach employees who need improvement and assign work to only those employees trained and qualified to perform the task.
Ensure all recognized safety deficiencies are promptly corrected.
Report all injuries and incidents to Managers and Safety Department.
Plan and coordinate deliveries to the job following safe and best practices.