Project Engineer (Heavy Civil)

***Position located in Hanford, CA***
Responsibilities

• Meets with engineering and field crews to review production schedule and confirm all materials, equipment and resources are readily available for production to continue on schedule and within budget.
• Reviews all shop drawings, design specifications, material requirements and project data through the duration of the project to ensure quality and contract specification compliance.
• Provides technical input for project work plan and scheduling. Identifying risk elements of production, materials, equipment or process that could negatively impact the budget or schedule.
• Evaluates daily production, schedule and budget projections to accurately track project performance. Documents daily activities in Company approved methods and technologies.
• Updates project schedule weekly for owner and management reporting. Attends weekly owner meetings; presents on project production status as needed.
• Perform additional assignments per management's direction.
• Prepares and manages a three-week work plan. Notifies engineering and project management of any significant schedule changes and develops solutions to mitigate delays and cost.
• Initiates and manages all Requests for Information (RFIs), as needed by project.
• Remits accurate project quantities using assigned project cost coding to ensure project financials are accurately reported. Manages invoicing with Company accounting team regarding materials, equipment and subcontractor needs.
• Supports engineering team with quality assurance as needed. Reviews certificates and permits needed to perform work. Participates in all worksite tours with leadership or external parties.
• Reviews required Job Hazard Analysis (JHAs) to ensure a safe and compliance work environment for all construction personnel. Participates in all weekly safety meetings with field team and project leadership; presents field analysis as needed.
• Assists the estimating team with project schedule, budget and cost parameters by providing technical input as needed.
• Assists the development of design drawings and provides technical input, as needed.
• Coordinates subcontractor work methods, schedule and crews as needed.
• Reconciles job close-out checklist with owner representative and field crews at the end of the project.
• Maintains knowledge of Company values and strategic plan.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or Construction management.
• 5+ years construction engineering experience required.
• 3+ years experience in similar role.
• Experience in resource monitoring techniques (i.e. cost accounting, basic estimating) and construction technology, process systems and/or structures preferred.
• Able to identify budget and project costs and recommend options to mitigate project delays.
• Possess verbal, written and presentation skills.
• Knowledge of design build and other alternative build techniques.
• Knowledge of financial reporting methods, quantity tracking methods and cost coding.
• Knowledge of construction scheduling and production time management preferred.
• Ability to assume responsibility, interface and communicate effectively with others.
• Valid driver's license required.

Other Requirements:
• Regular, reliable attendance
• Work productively and meet deadlines timely
• Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment.

Annual Salary - $110,000 - $120,000 DOE

(Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as education, experience, and skillset)

Dragados is a equal Employment Opportunity Employer