Project Engineer - San Diego

Morley Builders Inc

San Diego, CA

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$75,000–$85,500 Per Year
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Bid Analysis, Billing, Brokerage, Budget Management, Budgeting, Business Ethics, Change Requests/Orders, Coaching, Communication Skills, Concrete, Construction, Construction Industry Software, Construction Management, Construction Planning, Construction Projects, Contract Management, Cost Control, Customer Support/Service, Document Management, Documentation, Documentation Plan, Documentation Review, File Management, Financial Management, Forecasting, Hazard Analysis, Insurance, Lift/Move 25 Pounds, Manual Dexterity, Materials Management, Meeting Minutes, Microsoft Office, Multitasking, Organizational Skills, Physical Demands, Plan Meetings, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Primavera, Problem Solving Skills, Process Management, Procurement Management, Professional Services, Project Close-Out, Project Engineering, Project Planning, Project Schedule, Project/Program Management, Prolog Programming Language, Proposal Writing, Purchase Orders, Purchasing/Procurement, Quality Metrics, Request for Information (RFI), Safety Engineering, Safety Training, Safety/Work Safety, Schedule Development, Team Player, Time Management, Writing Skills
LOCATION
San Diego, CA
POSTED
30+ days ago

Position Title: Project EngineerDepartment Name: OperationsReports to: Project Manager and/or Senior Project ManagerStatus: Exempt, Full TimeLocation: San Diego, CA

Position Purpose:The Project Engineer is a vital member of the construction operations team and assists project teams in providing professional construction services to include the planning, coordination, execution, completion, and financial outcomes of the project. The Project Engineer assists with the management of various documentation and coordination required to execute construction projects. These tasks include activities related to contract administration, project procurement, scheduling, and quality controls to ensure that projects are completed successfully to meet client expectations, financial project goals, quality standards, and scheduling goals. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Project Engineering and Administration

Manage project related document controls and plans/drawing maintenance including distribution of drawings revisions and trade notifications Create, maintain and organize all required project documentation and logs (RFIs, submittal register/master list of required submittals, etc.) Engage and collaborate with the project team and consultants to research and author RFIs Manage the RFI process including submittal, tracking, and distribution of all RFIs Maintain and update the project record set including "posting" of all RFIs Manage the submittal and shop drawings process including reviews, tracking, and distribution Prepare and distribute all project meeting minutes (OAC, subcontractor coordination, etc.) in collaboration with the project team Develop and distribute weekly trade/subcontractor coordination meeting minutes Assist the project team with the procurement and tracking of subcontractor insurance and safety requirements and to obtain required documentation for assigned trades Assist with the coordination and management of assigned trades/subcontractors Long Lead Items Tracking and manage the material procurement process of assigned trades Assist with miscellaneous subcontract awards and trade buyout process including the preparation of subcontract/purchase order agreements to include abstracts and owner award authorization requests Responsible for managing and organizing/filing all project photo documentation Issue trade-related and miscellaneous correspondence and documentation including file management Manage project closeout process and documents Coordinate punch list items tracking and acceptance

Cost Controls/Financial Management

Assist with procurement of PCOs/change orders from assigned trades/subcontractors Assist with preparation of Owner Change Order Requests Assist with procurement of subcontractor invoices for the monthly Payment Applications

Concrete Engineering/Management

Assist the Project Manager and Superintendent in the execution of the structural concrete construction to achieve required project quality, scheduling and financial goals Verify, record, and submit weekly concrete quantities Prepare and maintain the Concrete Placement & Pumping Logs and tracking Prepare and maintain materials procurement to include Purchase Order Logs and Formwork Tracking Logs Assist with material invoicing review and approvals Assist with management of the budget including preparation of budget revisions Assist with preparation of monthly financial forecasts and projection analysis Assist with preparation of Owner Payment Applications Assist with management of the schedule and schedule updates

Safety Management

Participate in appropriate safety training Be familiar with our Safety Policies to coach and inform others Execution of our Safety Policies, including jobsite PPE requirements Participation in periodic jobsite safety inspections/audits as required Assist and facilitate job site-specific safety orientations for subcontractors Assist Superintendent and Safety Engineer to procure and maintain subcontractors' safety documentation (Toolbox Meetings, Job Hazard Analysis, Pre-task Cards, etc.) in onsite binders as outlined in IIPP

Estimating and Preconstruction

Assist with preconstruction and estimating efforts of assigned projects Plan reading and complete project or miscellaneous quantity take-offs Assist with subcontractor bid solicitations and bid document distributions Assist with preparation of subcontractor bid scopes Assist with subcontractor bid analysis and bid post sheets Assist with preparation of internal and external project's concrete estimates

Other Job Functions:

Perform other related tasks as assigned, some of which may become essential to the position Adhere to all company and departmental safety policies including use of personal protective equipment when necessary

Supervisory Requirements:

No prescribed supervisory responsibilities

Interactions:

Internal customers (i.e. employees) Key department heads and stakeholders Third-party vendors and brokers

Requirements Education/Training:

4-year bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, architecture, or related field of study

Experience Required:

Graduate to 4 years' experience Prior progressive internship experience in the construction industry or related field

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs):

Understanding of construction trade software including Prolog, Primavera, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Office Excellent decision making and problem-solving skills, organization, communication, and customer service skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks with tight deadlines on a regular basis Basic construction knowledge & technical skills Plan reading and construction document review and coordination abilities Strong verbal and written communication skills Strong work ethic and ability to work independently within the team environment and structure Reliable and responsive Strong professional values and business ethics Must be proactive, flexible, responsible, and resourceful Must work well under pressure Able to work independently, self-manage workload and remain motivated Possess a workstyle that fosters teamwork and collaboration

Physical Demands:

Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time Intermittent walking to gain access to work areas Finger dexterity sufficient to use a computer and to complete paperwork activities Vision sufficient to use a computer, to read written materials and to complete paperwork activities Hearing sufficient to communicate with individuals by telephone and in-person Ability to lift up to 25 pounds

Work Environment:

Office or jobsite (i.e. trailer) setting with moderate noise levels in a temperature-controlled environment May include shared office space and temporary provisions including portable toilets as required by project constraints

Note: Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Exact compensation may vary based on geographical market data, individual job-related experience, skills, and education as applicable to the role. The base annual salary for this role is $75,000 - $85,500.

About the Company

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Morley Builders Inc

Morley Builders Overview
Morley Builders’ entire business philosophy is based on the “long-term” view. Established over 70 years ago, we seek to continually provide high-quality construction services. We believe in treating everyone as we would want to be treated – with sincerity, honesty, kindness and trust.

Morley Builders is owned by nearly 200 employees and has a total craftsman payroll that ranges from 300 to 600, depending on the number of self-performed field projects under construction. Morley’s annual volume of work averages over $300 million and we have a bonding capacity in excess of $650 million.

As a member of Engineering New Record’s (ENR) “Top 400 Contractors,” Morley is prominent in the top echelon of Southern California building constructors each year. Our 70+ years of experience has helped us gain the experience necessary to provide the construction leadership, the right tools and especially the skilled, creative people to meet any construction challenge.

Morley Builders contracts its services through two wholly-owned subsidiaries, Morley Construction Company and Benchmark Contractors, Inc.

MCC_logoMorley Construction Company is one of the largest Southern California-based general contractors, specializing in Type I and Type II projects built primarily of reinforced concrete and steel. The company builds major civic structures; educational and research facilities; parking structures; commercial, retail, medical and healthcare buildings; and multifamily residential complexes. Additionally, Morley is experienced in design-build, seismic strengthening, preservation, modernization and LEED® rated/sustainable projects.

Morley’s Concrete Group has the ability to self-perform all structural and architectural concrete-related work with its own workforce including forming, placing and finishing. The concrete group maintains and operates its own formwork and equipment, and has extensive experience in budgeting and construction structural concrete work. This expertise has been utilized by owner-builders, construction managers and other general contractors. Morley’s Concrete Group has offices in Santa Monica, Irvine and San Diego. Please click here for more information about Morley’s structural concrete services.

BCI_logoBenchmark Contractors, Inc. was formed in 1984 to continue the company’s long tradition of multifamily residential projects. Benchmark is skilled in all structure types including steel, concrete and wood-frame. Our diverse project experience consists of multifamily residential, mixed-use and transit-oriented developments, student housing/campus facilities and senior/assisted living facilities. Benchmark has the ability to contract with open-shop subcontractors, which can provide significant cost savings on certain projects.

COMPANY SIZE
100 to 499 employees
INDUSTRY
Construction - Residential & Commercial/Office
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
Paid Sick Days, Parking, Performance Bonus, Professional Development, 401K, Employee Referral Program, Employee Events, Retirement / Pension Plans, Vehicle Allowance, Life Insurance
WEBSITE
http://www.morleybuilders.com