Senior Project Engineer

ISEC•Rancho Cucamonga, CA

10d

About The Position

The Senior Project Engineer assists the Project Manager with the administrative and coordination work required to deliver projects. The role supports project scheduling, procurement and approval of submittals, contract and subcontract administration, change orders, correspondence, shop drawings, material releases, deliveries, field coordination, project cost review, billing, and closeout. The Senior Project Engineer may take on complex projects, fill in for a Project Manager, and run a project with limited oversight, exercising independent judgment and directing activities while offering recommendations and solutions. The position also supports ISEC safety requirements by promoting safety excellence, ensuring work is assigned to trained and qualified employees, addressing recognized safety deficiencies, reporting incidents, and coordinating safe deliveries. It requires strong customer-service and relationship-building skills, accountability, and timely follow-up with internal and external customers. The role may assist in developing and mentoring Project Engineer Level 1 and Level 2 employees and may have a direct report.

Requirements

5+ years of experience.
Meets all minimum qualifications of Project Engineer I and Project Engineer II.
Advanced knowledge of ISEC products, services, processes, and projects.
Ability to take on more complex jobs, fill in for a Project Manager, and run a project with limited oversight.
Demonstrated ability to build relationships with internal and external customers and the supply chain.
Involvement in field operations and impact on project strategy and execution.
Exposure to multiple or larger projects with increased scope and complexity.
Independent decision-making and autonomy in the position.
Ability to direct activities and offer recommendations and solutions.
Problem-solving ability and mature judgment in anticipating and resolving issues.
Strong customer-service skills, accountability, and timely follow-up.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in a related field.

Responsibilities

Assist in developing, preparing, and finalizing project schedules.
Procure and submit project submittal information and manage the approval process.
Assist with administration of subcontract requirements, contract documents, and change orders.
Coordinate communications and correspondence from owners, general contractors, and subcontractors.
Ensure project quality-control procedures are followed in accordance with contract documents and ISEC policies and procedures.
Ensure job closeout is completed properly and efficiently while keeping the Project Manager informed.
Assist in resolving conflicts with clients and customers.
Record applicable information and task target dates in the Project Control/Document Control System.
Review job costs with the Project Manager.
Manage shop drawings through project specification, general contractor review, and final field installation; follow up on drawing changes and schedule changes or delays.
Release materials in a timely manner and coordinate deliveries.
Visit jobsites as needed, understand jobsite conditions, and review project progress.
Maintain a Shortage and Breakage Log and reorder materials as necessary.
Prepare operation and maintenance manuals and guarantees and submit them according to project specifications.
Assist the Project Manager with monthly billings, cost projections, and weekly logs.
Promote a positive atmosphere for safety excellence and commitment to the Safety Promise.
Coach employees who need improvement and assign work only to employees trained and qualified to perform it.
Ensure recognized safety deficiencies are promptly corrected and report injuries and incidents to Managers and the Safety Department.
Plan and coordinate job deliveries using safe practices.
Provide outstanding service to internal and external customers, take ownership of customer problems, listen and clarify needs, follow up promptly, and act with accountability and respect.
Direct activities, offer recommendations and solutions, and use problem-solving and mature judgment to anticipate and resolve issues.
Assist in developing and mentoring Level 1 and Level 2 employees; may have a direct report.