Project Engineer

Underground Construction Company Inc.•San Jose, CA

54d•$75,000 - $95,000•Onsite

About The Position

Project Engineer provides support to the Superintendent & Project Managers on an assigned project. Performs routine daily activities & assist in gathering & distributing information to team members. About UCCO: Underground Construction Co., Inc. has provided quality gas, power, airport fueling and telecom construction services for over 80 years. Since laying our first pipe in 1936, we have successfully completed thousands of government, commercial and private sector construction projects throughout the United States. Underground Construction Co., Inc. is one of the oldest and most respected contractors in the West. We continue to lead our industry in safety, quality, customer satisfaction and community service. Our complete and diverse range of construction services includes gas transmission and distribution, electrical transmission and distribution, airport fueling facilities, industrial and special projects, telecommunications, and utilities.

Requirements

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
Ability to read and understand drawings and specifications
Strong computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office programs including Microsoft Project & Excel
Detail oriented with a positive attitude & eagerness to learn
Ability to work extended hours when necessary for business needs
Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment
Ability and willingness to travel as neededo Ability to maintain a valid driver's license

Nice To Haves

Experience working in construction is a plus

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
Coordinate project specific materials pickup & delivery to jobsite
Work 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
Submit RFIs to the owner for questions & change order conditions
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