Assistant Project Engineer-Construction

JLM Staffing; Newport Beach (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing agency in Newport Beach seeks an organized individual to manage project documentation and collaborate with construction teams. The ideal candidate holds a College Diploma with engineering knowledge and exhibits strong Excel skills alongside excellent communication abilities. This role requires independent decision-making in a dynamic environment while ensuring accurate document reviews and sub-contractor coordination. To excel in this position, one must thrive in multi-tasking and problem-solving.

Qualifications

• Active team player with a positive attitude.
• High level of computer proficiency.
• Capable of working independently in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Compile and maintain control records for manufacturing.
• Examine blueprints and drawings for data accuracy.
• Coordinate with subcontractors and equipment providers.

Skills

Strong Excel and PDF skills

Excellent communication skills

Excellent time management

Problem solving skills

Organizational skills

Ability to juggle multiple tasks

Education

College Diploma with engineering background

Job description

We are a unique recruiting firm whose organic team is comprised of free‑thinking, open‑minded and risk‑taking individuals. Our priority is to identify the highest caliber talent that will perfectly fit our organic team and that will contribute to meeting our client's needs.

JLM Staffing Solutions is committed to building strong, mutually rewarding relationships with our candidates, client companies and the communities we serve. Our industry‑specialized and consultative team approach enables us to achieve quality job placements that provide good people with meaningful employment and fulfilling careers.

Job Description

• Compile and maintain control records and related files to release blueprints, drawings, and engineering documents to manufacturing and other operating departments.
• Examine documents such as blueprints, drawings, change orders, and specifications to verify completeness and accuracy of data.
• Confer with document originators or engineering liaison personnel to resolve discrepancies and compile required changes to documents.
• Post changes to computerized or manual control records, releases documents, and notifies affected departments.
• Work closely with Job Foreman and Project Manager.
• Perform daily review and analysis of all job data, comparing time, activity and costs reported to the work plan and budget, determining critical path progress and making recommendations on how to address variances.
• Thoroughly review and develop full working knowledge of contract documents, project plans, specifications, geotechnical information and permits.
• Development of this full working knowledge is critical as this is the person to whom Foremen, Project Managers, and others turn for this information.
• Generate and track all project documentation such as submittals, change management documentation, daily reports and quality reporting.
• Coordinate with and schedule the activity of all sub‑contractors and material and equipment providers.
• Performs all project work planning and scheduling, including the creation and review of the pre‑activity work plan, critical path schedule, and detailed look‑ahead schedule.

Qualifications

• Strong Excel and PDF skills.
• College Diploma required with engineering background or relevant work experience.
• Active team player with positive attitude.
• Excellent communication skills with solid written skills.
• High level of computer proficiency.
• Excellent time management, problem solving and organizational skills.
• Ability to make independent decisions and judgments regarding work priorities.
• Capable of working independently in a fast paced environment.
• Ability to juggle multiple tasks.
• Quick and competent learner.
• Highly motivated.

Additional Information

Compensation: All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.