Project Engineer

Underground Construction Company, Inc•Ontario, CA

4d•$77,000 - $101,000•Hybrid

About The Position

A 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. Island Mechanical Corporation is a general contractor in Hawaii specializing in pipeline construction, fabrication and directional drilling for major utility companies, refineries, and the federal government.

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 needed
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