Construction Electrical Project Engineer

JLM Strategic Talent Partners; Laguna Beach (CA); On-site; USD 55,104 - 68,880; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Health, Dental, Vision & Life insurance

JLM Rewards incentive program

Job summary

JLM Strategic Talent Partners is looking for a Construction Electrical Project Engineer in Laguna Beach, California. This role involves overseeing the electrical aspects of construction projects, ensuring compliance with current codes, managing project budgets, and coordinating with field crews. Candidates should have at least 5 years of field experience, a complete knowledge of current electrical codes, and proficiency in related software. The position offers an hourly rate of $40.00 – $50.00 based on experience.

Qualifications

• 5 years of verifiable field experience (combination of field and office acceptable).
• Complete knowledge of current electrical codes, standards, and practices.
• Ability to read and interpret plans and drawings.
• Complete knowledge of jobsite safety requirements and OSHA standards and practices.
• Proven computer proficiency with strong aptitude for technical applications.

Responsibilities

• Oversee electrical aspects of construction projects, ensuring compliance with codes.
• Manage project budgets and coordinate with field crews.
• Prepare construction projects by verifying estimates and project drawings.
• Provide construction progress reports by analyzing data and trends.
• Assist PMs with materials and equipment orders.

Skills

Field experience

Knowledge of electrical codes

Ability to read plans

Jobsite safety knowledge

Computer proficiency

Experience with project management software

Tools

MS Office

Google applications

ESub

Procore

Bluebeam

Job description

Construction Electrical Project Engineer

We are looking for a Construction Electrical Project Engineer to oversee electrical aspects of construction projects, ensuring compliance with codes, managing project budgets, and coordinating with field crews and project teams.

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Health, Dental, Vision & Life insurance
• JLM Rewards incentive program

Key Responsibilities

• Act as company representative to existing customers.
• Provide management of existing projects including creating submittals, work plans, all reporting, and responsibility for project P&Ls and payroll certification documents.
• Meet with engineering and field crews to review production schedule and confirm all materials.
• Interface with General Foreman to ensure safe, efficient, and effective adherence to the job workplan and scope.
• Develop estimates through review of drawings, specifications, site visits, and subcontractor reviews and scope development meetings.
• Achieve construction objectives by scheduling, communicating job expectations, and planning and monitoring to adhere to policies and procedures.
• Meet construction operational standards by developing plans and schedules.
• Meet construction financial standards by providing budget information, monitoring expenditures, identifying variances, and implementing corrective actions.
• Prepare construction projects by verifying estimates, project drawings, and specifications; establishing and disseminating schedules; awarding contracts; specifying materials and supplies.
• Complete construction projects by directing construction requirements; comparing construction results to plans; resolving problems.
• Work well with PMs and assist on current projects with all related materials and equipment orders.
• Provide construction progress reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing construction and budget data and trends.
• Avoid legal challenges by understanding and enforcing regulations; recommending new procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Skills

• 5 years of verifiable field experience (combination of field and office acceptable).
• Complete knowledge of current electrical codes, standards, and practices.
• Ability to read and interpret plans and drawings.
• Complete knowledge of jobsite safety requirements and OSHA standards and practices.
• Proven computer proficiency with strong aptitude for technical applications, including MS Office, Google applications, project management software such as ESub and Procore, Adobe, and ability to learn and operate new software. Experience with Bluebeam is a plus.

Compensation

Hourly rate: $40.00 – $50.00 per hour.