Project Engineer (Monterey)

Blach Construction • Monterey, CA

23h • $90,000 - $100,000 • Onsite

About The Position

As a key team member, the Project Engineer is responsible for working with their Project Team(s) to plan and coordinate the successful execution of required project documentation, as well as assist the Project Manager in ensuring that the quality, safety, schedule and cost expectations of the project are achieved. The Project Engineer will work with Architects, Consultants, Subcontractors, Clients, and Inspectors to resolve issues in a timely manner. The Project Engineer is expected to provide excellent customer service to all stakeholders.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related degree
• Excellent Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Office)
• Exceptional customer service and interpersonal skills
• Extreme attention to detail, highly organized
• Proactive, takes initiative, possesses a willingness to learn and develop in their professional career
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Problem solver, solutions-oriented, creative

Responsibilities

• Project Preparation and Set-up
• Review project drawings and specifications to learn all aspects of the project
• Create Submittal Register from project specifications and drawings
• Collaborate with the Project Manager and Superintendent to conduct a review of project SWPPP require-ments, permitting needs, and site logistics
• Collaborate with Project Team to prepare and distribute bid packages
• Coordinate and prepare Agenda for Subcontractor Pre-Bid Meetings
• Collaborate with Project Manager to create and issue Letters of Intent / Subcontract Agreements
• Request all Insurances and Bonds, as required by Prime Contract, from Blach’s Risk Manager
• Create Visitor Sign-In, Safety Orientation, QR codes
• Ensure all new Safety Orientations for all on-coming Subcontractor employees
• Work with the Project Assistant to create files and binders as needed to store project records
• Coordinate with Project Assistant/Coordinator and internal Blach departments for the order and set up of project related items such as copiers, drinking water and coffee, phone, and IT services
• Project Construction
• Coordinate with Blach’s internal departments to set up project numbers and project information within CMiC and other project-related technology
• Work with the Project Team to coordinate and execute Subcontractor Kick-Off Meetings
• Ensure receipt of executed Subcontract Agreements, required Certificates of Insurance, Payment & Performance Bonds, Certified Payroll, and Safety documentation as needed
• Coordinate with the Project Team to ensure fingerprinting requirements are communicated to the Subcontractors and that they have met those requirements prior to starting their scope of work
• Coordinate with the Project Team to ensure the distribution of required project information, such as pre-lien information, project directories, etc.
• Collaborate with the Project Team to process Subcontractor and Blach pay applications
• Assist the Project Manager to process, and distribute Potential Change Items, Subcontract Change Orders and Owner Orders as requested
• Review and process Requests for Information (RFIs) against Construction
• Set up and lead project meetings, as required. Coordinate with the Project Team to create and compile various reports and information as needed for project meetings
• Take meeting minutes, process, and distribute as required
• Review and submit invoices through CMiC workflow
• Take regular progress photos and archive electronically
• Work with Project Team to ensure appropriate archiving of project records
• Maintain as-built record drawings and update with applicable RFI/ASI/IBs issued by the Architect
• Work with Blach’s Field Teams to resolve issues and address schedule concerns. Walk the site regularly with Superintendent to familiarize yourself with the coordination of trades
• As necessary, assist with training new Project Team Members on Blach processes, procedures, and ideology
• Provide on-site support for Subcontractors, Architect, and Inspectors as needed
• Greet and assist all visitors to the site to ensure Blach visitor and safety policies are met
• Perform related work as assigned by the Project Team
• Project Close-Out
• Create close out register from project specifications & drawings
• Coordinate with the Project Team to collect all required documents and electronic records of close-out documents in preparation for Owner turnover
• File appropriate documentation to complete project close-out with all governing entities
• Complete internal project closeout verification
• Coordinate with the Project Team for all demobilization activities

Benefits

• Blach Construction offers an outstanding compensation package, including a highly competitive base salary, an initial three weeks of paid vacation (growing to four weeks after five years of service), holidays, and sick leave.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k) plan with company match, an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) retirement benefit, long-term disability insurance, cash bonuses based upon performance, student loan paydown assistance, paid parental leave, professional development and education assistance, credit union membership, wellness reimbursement, professional affiliations, and many other benefits.
• The company practices a progressive management style that truly values and appreciates high-quality team members and invests a tremendous amount in their growth and development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level