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McGuire and Hester · 2 days ago

Senior Project Engineer

San Francisco Bay Area, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$103K/yr - $120K/yr

2+ years exp

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Responsibilities

Attend and/or facilitate pre-job planning meetings to review estimates, plans and specs with Estimators, Superintendents and Area Manager.

Participate in construction planning and design; interpretation of design; application of construction methods; resolution and documentation of design conflicts; constructability reviews, etc.

Manage purchasing, supporting the project budget, schedule and contract documents by effectively buying out material and subcontractors in a timely manner taking into consideration the estimator s agreement with vendor/subs at bid close.

Initiate or assist in the review of all project management procedures including submittals, invoices, requests for information, change orders, close-out docs, etc.

Prepare and maintain project administrative documents (submittals, status reports, billings, cost analysis and projections, claims, daily payroll reports, subcontract documents and change orders) as directed by Project Manager or Area Manager.

Follow up all critical verbal communications with clients, subcontractors and vendors in written form (i.e. email) to confirm verbal understanding and prevent disputes later in the project

Monitor submittal approvals and shop drawing process in accordance with project schedule.

Maintain, schedule and review project schedule and two-week look-ahead on a weekly basis with Superintendent and the rest of the project team including subcontractors. Inform Area Manager, PM and Superintendent of any issues and delays as appropriate.

Understand the Job Cost Budget and Cost Code creation and maintain proper coding of costs throughout project construction, including accurate and timely daily timesheet input.

Proactively manage the change order process as directed by the Project Manager or Area Manager.

As directed by the Project Manager or Area Manager, monitor estimated cost to complete and prepare monthly profit forecast reports and provide Superintendent, Foremen and upper management with constant measures of the budget goals successes.

Prepare, submit and follow up on Requests for Information.

Ensure daily set-ups an in to dispatch on time.

Gather and account for daily material deliveries, and accurately approve subcontractor and vendor invoices in a timely manner.

Field measure and document quantities completed each day.

Discuss, implement and promote best practices that drive site safety. Identify and recognize positive safety habits and practices of others and promote Safety Bucks Program.

Lead as necessary and document effective jobsite safety meetings.

Monitor overall site safety and enforce compliance with all predetermined, communicated safety guidelines. Ensure a clean, safe, OSHA compliant jobsite.

Make timely and accurate notifications following accidents and jobsite incidents.

Manage project management related personnel functions and activities in compliance with company and contract requirements, and in support of the overall construction schedule.

Develop the ability to lead and manage all supervisory personnel to complete the assigned project.

Resolve project and personnel problems as they arise; notify supervisor and or/ appropriate department head as needed.

Recognize installation issues or errors and proactively address them before they result in rework.

Resolve project problems, disputes and open issues on a timely basis.

Collect and prepare Time & Materials Billings.

As directed by Project Manager or Area Manager, prepare monthly progress payment requests to the owner in accordance with the contract requirements.

Assist and/or ensure punch list is performed in a timely manner.

Complete post-job review on every project to identify and discuss lessons learned as well as project victories . Provide feedback to estimating on cost issues and subcontractor performance.

Maintain good client and business partner relationships; serve as a liaison between owner s, subcontractors and company personnel.

Internally, help foster an efficient, productive, environment by getting to know co-workers.

Recognize others for their contribution to the company.

Maintain current certifications for CPR/First Aid, OSHA 30, Asbestos Cement Pipe, Harassment Prevention for Supervisors, Competent Person Trenching and Shoring, Confined Space Entry/Rescue and other trainings as appropriate to jobsite conditions. Attend training classes as provided.

Qualification

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Construction managementEstimating take-offHeavy civil field experienceBusiness mathBudgetingGeometryAlgebraPhysicsMicrosoft OfficeBilingual in Spanish Driver's LicenseProblem-solvingAnalyticalReading comprehensionInterpersonal skillsTime managementPlanningOrganizingSelf-motivationCollaborationBilingual SpanishCPR/First AidOSHA 30Asbestos Cement PipeHarassment PreventionCompetent Person TrenchingShoringConfined Space Entry/Rescue

Required

Undergraduate degree in construction management, landscape architecture or civil engineering and one year estimating takeoff and two or more years heavy civil field experience

In absence of a 4-year degree, the equivalent in construction management related experience with at least 1 year estimating take-off and two or more years heavy civil field experience

Must be able to read and write in English; bilingual in Spanish helpful but not required

Basic business math and the ability to create and understand budgets; geometry, algebra and physics necessary for calculating volume, area and tonnage

Self-motivation, strong planning, organizing and time management skills, the ability to create and follow a schedule and multiple activities

Strong problem-solving, analytical skills and reading comprehension, able to deal with both standardized and non-standard situations with many variables

Ability to interface and collaborate with a wide variety of people including clients, employees, managers, agencies, and the public

Fluent with Microsoft Office Suite

Valid California Driver's License and clean driving record