Helix Electric · 3 hours ago
Project Engineer
Los Angeles, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$70K/yr - $85K/yr
3+ years expHelix Electric is one of the nation’s largest electrical contracting companies, committed to empowering people and powering projects. They are seeking a Project Engineer to support the senior project management team, develop project teams, and ensure quality output while meeting customer expectations and budget requirements.
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Responsibilities
Close support of senior project management team
Develop project teams while delivering quality output, meeting customer expectations, managing to scope, delivering on time, and delivering within budget
Develop and support project management techniques and schedule goals, procurement and contractual requirements, personnel assignments, and capacity planning
Evaluate and continually improve the systems and processes used by the department to effectively meet customer requirements and profitability goals with an emphasis on strong internal unit tracking methods
Manage, mentor, and develop colleagues
Ensure schedule requirements are met
Readily adjust priorities and milestones based upon changing customer needs, resource availability, and job requirements
Interact with the customer to validate expectations are understood and met before, during, and after project completion
Provide close support and oversight for third-party construction firms and subcontractors
Manage project review process with particular emphasis on financial forecasting
Ensure high-quality engineering, studies, and Helix project delivery
Proactively and systematically communicate challenges, risks, and successes
Oversee monthly invoicing process per project terms and negotiate appropriate change orders
Coordination with Site Superintendent(s) to understand and assess installation methods, labor needs, and manpower forecasts
Close support and oversight on adherence to the Quality Control process
Close support to ensure that all downstream team members are meeting deadlines on assigned tasks
Qualification
Required
Minimum 3 years of project engineer experience in heavy commercial/private electrical construction
Understand engineering in electric power
Field experience coordinating with construction management
Extensive knowledge of project scheduling, bids, take-offs, change orders and contracts
Demonstrated ability to develop relationships and assist in winning projects
Demonstrated ability to closely support the running of a profitable portfolio
Exceptional initiative, execution, and communication skills, both oral and written
Exceptional analytical, motivational, and leadership skills
Basic PE skills
Change Orders
Take offs
As-Builts
Tracking
Accubid
Bluebeam
Electrical knowledge
Public Works Projects
Preferred
Electrical Engineering or Construction Management degrees are strongly preferred
Journeyman or Master Electrician's license a plus
Benefits
Medical Plans
Dental Plans
Vision Plan
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
Accident Insurance
Critical Illness Insurance
Hospital Insurance
Pet insurance
401(k) Plan with Match
Employee Discount Program through PerkSpot
Tax Savings Accounts – FSA, HSA, DCFSA and CSA
Tuition Reimbursement
Scholarships
Company
Helix Electric
Helix Electric is a full service electrical contractor specializing in design-build and highly complex electrical projects
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
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Casey Long
Chief Operational Officer
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