Brief Description

JOB SUMMARY

The Project Engineer I is a part of the overall engineering team that supports the Project Manager in all operational and bidding aspects of a construction project.

Job Duties

• Conform plans and specifications.
• Distribute and update project plans / specifications to project team and subcontractors.
• Perform material takeoffs using company takeoff software.
• Work with Area and Project Superintendents to track material needs and availability for all projects.
• Place advance order for materials.
• Perform material takeoffs on project plans utilizing Bluebeam or manually by hand.
• Review, prepare, submit, and track submittals for projects assigned to your Project Management team. This includes suppliers and subcontractor submittals.
• Assist in the coordination and scheduling of subcontractors and other forces.
• Create new extra work cost codes and send to Project Manager / Contract Admin for implementation. Inform field of new cost code.
• Review & monitor HCSS timecards created in the field for timely submission.
• Attend construction site meetings or pre-construction meetings. Document / scribe meeting minutes.
• Create and distribute traffic control plans.
• Administrative support for remote offices (answering phones, scanning documents, filing, ordering supplies, processing mail, etc.)
• Visit jobsite with Foreman, Superintendent or PE2 to acquire a better understanding of field activities and interact with field personnel and inspectors.
• Gather, track and review field material / trucking tags.
• Prepare weekly lane closure requests for review by PE2 or above.
• Assist Superintendent/Foreman in laying out on-site USA markings. Process form for calling in USA Markings.
• Assist in preparing look ahead schedules, including notification for subs, trucking and material suppliers.
• Attend recruiting job fairs / information sessions.
  
  

Requirements

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration, or related field preferred, or equivalent combinations of technical training and related experience.

0-2 years construction estimating support, engineering, field support or similar experience.

POSITIONAL COMPETENCIES

• Problem Solving - Applying critical-thinking skills to solve problems by generating, evaluating, and implementing solutions.
• Communication Proficiency – Explains complicated matters simply and takes the initiative to keep other people informed.
• Strategic Thinking - Innovates through analysis of issues and trends and how these link to responsibilities, capabilities, and potential of the organization.
• Competitive - Understands our competition and works to ensure we are leaders in the industry.
• Quality - Maintains strict and consistent commitment to high standards, meeting or exceeding the expectations of the company and our customers.
• Respect - Treats others with respect, courtesy, tact, and friendliness and actively tries to be helpful towards others. Respects other's time and priorities.
  
  

Summary

Job Title: Project Engineer I

Department: Operations

Location: Tracy, CA

Bay Cities is an Equal Opportunity, At Will and E-Verify Employer. We offer an excellent benefit package (health, dental and vision). 100% of employee and 75% of dependent premiums are paid by employer. We also offer Life Insurance, a 401K Plan, vacation and sick leave.