Senior Project Engineer - Oakland, United States - Ghilotti Construction Company

Description

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JOB SUMMARY

The Senior Project Engineer assists and supports the Project Manager on assigned projects. The position works under direct supervision, performs routine daily activities, gathers, and distributes information. The Senior Project Engineer must be flexible and adaptable team player, as well as have strong communication and client service skills. Senior Project Engineers may be assigned to specific work activities relating to Underground or Paving divisions.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Compile/maintain conformed project documents
• Maintain Project PlanGrid/Viewpoint system
• Develop/maintain list of contract required submittals per the Specifications
• Initiate, prepare, review, track, and distribute Submittals
• Initiate, prepare, review, track, and distribute RFIs
• Attend project meetings
• Develop As-Built Plan-set and maintain as-builts throughout life of the contract
• Assist and/or complete project close-out
• Review timecards on a daily basis for accuracy of hours reported, cost codes utilized, and quantities claimed.
• Field measure quantities, alongside foreman, to ensure accurate reporting on a daily basis.
• Prepare RFI's in conjunction with Foreman/Superintendent for issues encountered in the field.
• Perform plan take-offs, mark-ups, color-ups, highlights using BlueBeam to assist operations staff.
• Perform job safety inspections with foreman – twice per month for each job
• Attend weekly tailgate safety meetings – once per month for each job
• Perform SWPPP Inspections for all weekly, pre/post/during, REAP, etc. On applicable projects
• Develop & update Weekly Construction Schedules, with Foreman/Superintendent/PM input
• Develop & update Critical Path Schedule, with PM oversight
• Coordinate trade subcontractors for work sequence/schedule
• Assist Foreman/Superintendent with ordering of material deliveries to project site
• Identify/order/track long lead material procurements to conform to project schedule
• Track and inspect material deliveries
• Assemble material backup tags, assign phase codes, and scan into job folder
• Review/approve invoices in Spectrum
• Develop/maintain material tracking logs for construction materials (concrete, aggregates, asphalt, etc)
• Attend project meetings
• Develop Traffic Control Plans, Site Work Plans, etc. As required on contracts
• Develop/budgeting of Change Requests
• Develop daily/weekly cost summaries and review with Foreman/Superintendent/PM
• Perform Field Quality Control inspections, along with QC/QA Subcontractor.
• Schedule/coordinate QC Inspections in conjunction with Project Schedule.
• Draft & submit PO/SA/SC Requests for Projects
• Manage project close-out procedures
• Maintain prioritized To-Do list, reviewed/updated with Project Manager on a weekly basis.
• Track & development of Cost Proposals

Job Skills & Abilities Guidelines:

• Computer knowledge and efficiency, including Microsoft Office products;
• Knowledge of Primavera;
• Broad understanding of industry;
• Strong written and verbal communication skills;
• Basic math/accounting skills;
• Functions effectively as part of a team;
• Ability to maintain discretion and confidentiality at all times;
• Ability to understand and follow directions;
• Good time management skills and organizational skills;
• Ability to read drawings and specifications.

Education and/or Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree – Construction Management, Engineering or equivalent;
• 4+ years experience in Project Engineer and heavy civil preferred.
• Knowledge of construction engineering technology, codes, standards, etc., plus an in-depth understanding of the interdependence and relationship between other functional units required.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, plus demonstrated ability to manage a team of varied disciplines.

EQUIPMENT USE

• Telephone – Frequently
• Small Hand Tools – Moderate
• Copier – Occasionally
• Computer – Moderate

SOFTWARE USE

Spectrum, Microsoft Office Suite,

SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Pre-employment background screening investigation results that are acceptable to GCC at GCC's sole discretion.

• Drug/alcohol test (negative test results).
• Background/security clearance (if applicable).
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record.

MENTAL DEMANDS

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from employees, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. Ability to effectively present information to top management, employees, public groups, and/or boards of directors. Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; sit; and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The work is typically performed in an office environment, and at field sites and client facilities, which requires proper safety equipment and precautions; work may require some physical effort in the handling of materials, boxes, tools or equipment and climbing of stairs. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

GCC is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.