Senior Project Engineer

Alston Construction•Sacramento, CA

2d•$40 - $50•Hybrid

About The Position

Alston Construction Company is a nationwide general contractor with over 40 years of experience and more than 20 offices across the country. They are known for delivering on promises to employees, clients, and partners, offering competitive salaries, excellent benefits, and a positive work environment. Alston Construction has received numerous awards for its projects, safety performance, and as a "Best Place to Work." They seek passionate construction professionals who align with their core values of commitment, integrity, teamwork, and respect, emphasizing the importance of enjoying others' success.

Requirements

Degree in Construction Management, Engineering or related field.
2-3 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.
Strong 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.
Good 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 and applicable software systems (e.g. Microsoft Project, Word, Excel and Outlook; CMiC).

Nice To Haves

2-3 years of experience as a Project Engineer, or similar position, with a construction general contractor is preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform review of all contract document provisions; assist in review of design documents for compliance to specifications and contract, subcontract documents for scope completeness, and project plans, scopes, submittants 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, development of estimates, performing quantity take-offs, and proposal development.
Assist Superintendent with job site start-up, developing and maintaining schedules, and through use of CMiC, assist with completing accurate daily reports (including weather and subcontractor manpower reports), producing and filing project photographs, safety logs, equipment rentals, and cost coding.
Coordinate Subcontractors.
Perform, verify, and maintain punch list.
Assist Project Manager with issuing monthly payment applications (e.g., percent complete of each activity), preparing and maintaining master cost breakdown, learning cost control methods, preparing notices to the owner in case of damages, delays or changes, preparing progress and final payment requests, reporting quantities for cost accounting, and handling Requests for Information (RFI’s).
Manage 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 and 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.