CalPortland Construction

Date Posted

6/6/2024

Job Title   Project Engineer
Location     Santa Maria, CA
Contact    David VannMuyden
E-MAIL dvanmuyden@calportland.com
Salary   Anticipated Hiring Range $75k-$85k
website www.calportland.com

Job Description:

Job Summary:

This position is responsible for pre-bid take-off, estimating support, project setup, project coordination, cost information, special projects and technical engineering to ensure successful construction projects and contribute to the success of the construction Division.

  • Functional Area: Management
  • Start Date: ASAP
  • Employment Status: Regular Full Time
  • Employment Type: Salaried Exempt
  • Manages Others: Yes
  • Reports to: Construction Manager

Responsibilities

Duties:

  • Perform accurate and timely quantity take-offs for project estimation using AGTEK, AutoCAD, Bluebeam and manual
  • quantification methods.
  • Assist with project controls to ensure compliance with the contract, quality metrics, budget, schedule, job costing and
  • forecasting.
  • Understand and interpret plans and specifications. Timely prepare RFI's for additional information.
  • Process submittals, distribute as required, timely procure specified materials to meet project schedule and budgetary needs.
  • Provide technical engineering including AutoCAD drawings, engineering calculations and field layout.
  • Document production statistics, produce reports and forecast projects as required.
  • Schedule and manage subcontractor's and service providers to meet the schedule.
  • Maintain duties related to OSHA regulations, including accident investigation and reporting, safety meetings, training, etc.
  • Actively engages with the employees to reinforce safe behaviors. Ensures that safety, compliance and environmental
  • requirements are followed.
  • Maintain working relationships with all departments to ensure work objectives can be met.
  • Provide environment where dynamic project communication occurs between the project Team.
  • Ability and willingness to abide by CalPortland's Core Values on a daily basis.
  • Develop and manage all phases of WPCP's and SWPPP's.
  • Assist the Superintendent with material procurement, rental equipment and dispatch of resources.
  • Assist in special projects.

Career Level: Early Career

Years of Experience: 1 to 3 years

Education:

  • Bachelor of Science Degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering is preferred

Requirements/Qualifications:

  • Intense desire to learn and succeed in the Heavy Civil discipline.
  • Must be an effective leader and strong communicator.
  • Excellent problem solving, planning and organizational skills.
  • Accuracy at all times.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office products, AGTEK, AutoCAD, Bluebeam and Scheduling software.
  • Valid driver's license and ability to get to/ from work

Preferred:

  • Intern experience in the heavy civil field
  • GPS/Surveying proficiency
  • Primavera P6 scheduling proficiency
  • Working knowledge in HCSS Heavy Bid or InEight Estimate

Conditions of Employment:

Successful candidate must submit to post offer pre-employment physical examination, drug/alcohol screen and background check. Some positions require FMCSA regulated on-going drug and alcohol testing.

Send applications or questions to David VannMuyden.

 

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