Project Engineer

Alston ConstructionIrvine, CA
Onsite

About The Position

Alston Construction Company is a nationwide general contractor with over 20 offices. For 40 years, they have delivered on their promises to employees, clients, and business partners, offering competitive salaries, excellent benefits, and a positive work environment. They have received numerous awards for projects, safety, and being a "Best Places to Work". Alston seeks passionate construction professionals who share their core values of commitment, integrity, teamwork, and respect. The company culture emphasizes enjoying the success of others.

Requirements

  • Degree in Construction Management, Engineering or related field.
  • 1-2 years of experience as a Project Engineer, or similar position, with a construction general contractor is preferred.
  • An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
  • Valid State-issued driver’s license and satisfactory driving record and vehicle insurance which meets Alston Construction liability coverage requirements.
  • OSHA 30-hour Safety Certification will be required for office Project Engineer positions and OSHA 30-hour Safety Certification will be required for field Project Engineer positions.
  • First Aid/CPR Certification.
  • Knowledge and understanding of construction operations.
  • Ability to read and understand drawings, specifications, maps, surveys, mechanical and electrical sheets, project schedules, cost reports, and other construction documents; understanding of contract provisions which address scope of work and design criteria.
  • Knowledge of estimating, construction costs and cost control procedures, and scheduling.
  • Strong mathematical and analytical skills.
  • Understanding of local, state, federal (including OSHA), and company safety and environmental regulations, codes, and requirements related to the construction industry.
  • Ability to work well both independently as well as in a team environment.
  • Working knowledge of all sub trades.
  • Ability to effectively handle stress and stressful situations.
  • Excellent skills in organization, time management, and prioritization.
  • Proactive and readily adaptable to changing conditions or demands and ability to work well under pressure and with tight deadlines.
  • Effective communication skills (written and verbal).
  • Professional demeanor and effective interpersonal skills; ability to successfully interface with and to maintain good working relationships with clients, co-workers, managers, subcontractors, vendors, and others.
  • Proficiency in computers, Microsoft Project, Word, Excel and Outlook.
  • Knowledge of CMiC, MS Project, and/or CMiC preferred.

Nice To Haves

  • 1-2 years of experience as a Project Engineer, or similar position, with a construction general contractor is preferred.
  • Knowledge of CMiC, MS Project, and/or CMiC preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Assist in Estimating/Preconstruction, Project Management, and/or Field Supervision in areas such as bidding, proposal development, scheduling, project management, cost management, and field supervision.
  • Review all contract document provisions.
  • Assist in reviewing design documents for compliance to specifications and contract.
  • Assist in reviewing subcontract documents for scope completeness.
  • Assist in reviewing project plans, submittals, and shop drawings for specification compliance and design/constructability issues.
  • Assist Project Manager and/or Superintendent with review of project proposal to determine time frame, budget, procedures, staffing, allotment of resources, and project schedule.
  • Assist Estimating/Preconstruction with preparing Invitations to Bid (ITBs) and soliciting competitive trade proposals.
  • Assist Estimating/Preconstruction with development of estimates.
  • Assist Estimating/Preconstruction with performing quantity take-offs.
  • Assist Estimating/Preconstruction with proposal development.
  • Assist Superintendent with job site start-up.
  • Assist Superintendent with developing and maintaining schedules.
  • Through use of CMiC, assist with completing accurate daily reports (including weather and subcontractor manpower reports).
  • Through use of CMiC, assist with producing and filing project photographs, safety logs, equipment rentals, and cost coding.
  • Coordinate Subcontractors.
  • Perform, verify, and maintain punch lists.
  • Assist Project Manager with issuing monthly payment applications (e.g., percent complete of each activity).
  • Assist Project Manager with preparing and maintaining master cost breakdown, learning cost control methods.
  • Assist Project Manager with preparing notices to the owner in case of damages, delays or changes.
  • Assist Project Manager with preparing progress and final payment requests.
  • Assist Project Manager with reporting quantities for cost accounting.
  • Assist Project Manager with Requests for Information (RFI’s).
  • Assist Project Manager with project close-out, including securing warranties, guarantees, and acceptance of work, sub contract and vendor close, and records retention.
  • Participate in applicable monthly project reviews, project meetings, corporate meetings and forums.
  • Comply with all safety policies, report suspected safety concerns, make recommendations for enhancements to the safety program, and visibly support and uphold the company’s strong safety culture.
  • Assist in ensuring all construction activities are conducted in a safe, clean and orderly working environment.
  • Ensure job site compliance with the Injury and Illness Prevention Program (IIPP), including addressing job site issues and documentation of any IIPP events in adherence with the Company’s IIPP manual.
  • Remain current in all company required safety training and certifications.
  • Acknowledge and celebrate safe behaviors and actions of others.
  • Understand and work within the accepted ethical standards of the company.
  • Proactively support and encourage diversity on projects and team.
  • Visibly support and promote fair and equal treatment and opportunity for all.
  • Remain current in all company required training and certifications.
  • Stay abreast of changes in the industry, best practices, and other industry information by appropriate reading, meetings, conferences, networking, etc.
  • Continuously find ways to take on challenges, increase skills and capacity, and improve knowledge and performance.

Benefits

  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Prescription safety glasses
  • Short-term disability
  • Long-term disability
  • Life insurance/AD&D
  • HSA
  • Health FSA
  • Dependent daycare FSA
  • EAP
  • 401(k)
  • Roth 401(k)
  • After-Tax Roth In-Plan Conversion
  • Paid vacation and sick time
  • Paid holidays
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Tickets at Work
  • Paid Identity Theft Protection (family coverage)
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