Construction Electrical Project Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Health, Dental, Vision & Life insurance

Paid time off

Opportunity for advancement

Ongoing HR support

Job summary

JLM Strategic Talent Partners seeks a Construction Electrical Project Engineer in Lake Forest, CA. This full-time role involves managing electrical project tasks, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and leading project teams. Ideal candidates will have 5 years of experience in electrical construction, knowledge of current electrical codes, and proficiency in project management software. Competitive compensation ranges from $40.00 to $50.00 per hour, alongside benefits such as 401(k) matching, health insurance, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• 5 years of verifiable field experience in electrical construction.
• Ability to read and interpret plans and drawings.
• Knowledge of OSHA standards and jobsite safety.

Responsibilities

• Act as Company representative to existing customers.
• Manage existing projects including progress reporting and project P&L.
• Prepare construction projects verifying estimates and specifications.
• Direct construction requirements; resolve project-related problems.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Electrical codes knowledge

Safety requirements knowledge

Computer proficiency

Tools

MS Office

ESub

Procore

Adobe

Bluebeam

Job description

Construction Electrical Project Engineer

Full Time • Lake Forest, CA

Compensation and Benefits

Compensation: $40.00 - $50.00 per hour.

• 401(k) matching
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Health, Dental, Vision & Life insurance
• Ongoing HR support
• Competitive benefits packages including Health, Dental, Vision & Life insurance

Key Responsibilities

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

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required

• 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 accompanied by a strong aptitude for technical applications (proficient in MS Office, Google applications, project management software such as ESub and Procore, Adobe, and ability to learn and operate new software. Experience with Bluebeam a plus.).

Ideal Candidate

• Proven track record of project engineering and civil construction work.
• Thrives in a fast paced and team oriented environment.
• Excited about construction projects and completing assignments on time.
• Self oriented, organized, great communicator, approachable.
• Comfortable working within a team environment at the project site.