SENIOR PROJECT ENGINEER- IC

Balfour Beatty•Calexico, CA

2d•$95,000 - $110,000•Onsite

About The Position

Balfour Beatty US is an industry-leading provider of general contracting, at-risk construction management and design-build services for public and private sector clients across the nation. Performing heavy civil and vertical construction, our teams build the unique structures and infrastructure that play an important role in how people live, work, learn and play in our communities. Our teammates have an instinctive passion for innovating that is fueled by a relentless curiosity, a drive to employ lean practices and processes and the determination to find a better way. Through Zero Harm®, we are challenging the construction industry’s assumptions about safety. We believe that no level of harm should come to anyone as a result of our business. Consistently ranked among the nation’s largest building contractors by Engineering News-Record, our US business is a subsidiary of London-based Balfour Beatty plc (LSE: BBY).

Requirements

B.S. in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field position with 2 to 4 years of experience preferred, or 5 to 6 years of progressive construction related trade experience.
Demonstrates leadership skills with ability and willingness to face challenges, direct others, and effectively address conflict.
Creates, manages, and/or revises schedules and related assignments based on key priorities of assigned projects, considering the importance between work and life activities for self and others.
Organizes people, tools, and equipment and plan/manage multiple activities to accomplish desired results.
Makes decisions under tight deadlines, sometimes with incomplete information.
Exhibits commitment to quality by evaluating project-related processes and make necessary changes, using customer input to make improvements, and meeting/exceeding internal and external customer expectations.
Acts in a manner of integrity that demonstrates support for the company values and the employees, while maintaining constant focus on meeting/exceeding customer requirements and expectations.
Demonstrates proficiency using a personal computer (PC) and company communication tools, such as email, internet, and Microsoft products (e.g., Word, Excel, Office, Outlook).

Responsibilities

Assist Project Manager with the planning and daily execution of the construction project.
Maintain certain aspects of the project schedule as assigned by the Project Manager, by managing the process of submittal approvals, coordinating the timely delivery of materials, maintaining schedules and budgets.
Manage, direct and coordinate the subcontractor’s compliance with the Contract Documents as delegated by the Project Manager.
Proactively manage the project budget by controlling expenses, administering owner and subcontractor billings, identifying work not covered by subcontractor’s scope of work/budget and ensuring the success of office support functions related to the overall cost and scheduled completion.
Establish procedures for controlling contract drawings.
Initiate set-up of the job management system.
Assist with the scopes of work, bid package development and help solicit subcontractors and suppliers.
Participate in the constructability reviews.
Assist in the development of the site utilization plan.
Assist Project Manager / Superintendent in the review and coordination of the Loss Prevention, project Sustainability Action Plan (SAP) and Quality Control Program.
Manage pre-work subcontractor orientation meetings, ensuring documentation is completed for each subcontractor including material deliveries, site specific safety, sustainability and quality control issues.
Manage submittal log and coordinate submittals and coordination drawings with subcontractors and the Superintendent.
Proactively administer the review and processing of all submittal data and shop drawings to ensure project schedules are expedited and materials are delivered on time.
Conduct preconstruction meetings with subcontractors, assisted by the Project Manager and/or Superintendent.
Serve as the onsite quality manager for assigned trades by verifying subcontractor deliveries meet approved submittal requirements.
Attend and participate in meetings with Architect/Engineer and owner representatives, provide information and assist the Project Manager in the preparation of progress reports/meeting minutes.
Distribute proposal change documents to subcontractors/suppliers and assist in collecting pricing and/or prepare change proposal requests for internal pricing review.
Ensure all clarifications, changes, directives, RFIs, etc., are updated on the “as-built” drawings and are fully coordinated with company supervision and all subcontractor/suppliers.
Submit owner required close-out documents and assist subcontractors /suppliers in scheduling owner required training and documentation.
Build effective relationships with customers, design team, subcontractors, suppliers, and user groups that reflect and support company core values and meet or exceed the customer’s expectations.
Actively participate in industry, client, and community relations to enhance company image.
Promote our Creed. Communicate our vision and purpose through Service, Talent, and Choices.
Serve as a role model and promote professional behavior.
Participate in personal career development through on-the-job training, attend operations classroom training programs and assist in the development of the Project Engineer.
Perform other related duties as needed.