On-Site Project Engineer: Field & Budget Focus

Hensel Phelps; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 84,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Life insurance

401(k) retirement plan

HSA or vision and dental insurance

Paid time off and bonuses

Cell phone allowance

Vehicle allowance

Job summary

Hensel Phelps seeks a Project Engineer to oversee on-site project administration and manage office engineers and the jobsite administrator. You will supervise project financials, planning, scheduling, and coordinate with owners, suppliers and trade partners to resolve issues and manage changes.

The role requires a 4-year degree in civil/structural engineering or construction management, 2–4 years on large commercial projects, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil or structural engineering, architecture, or construction management.
• 2–4 years’ experience on large commercial construction projects.
• Strong communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Excel-based templates, Prolog, Primavera and AutoDesk Suite.

Responsibilities

• Assist the project manager and superintendents with monthly owner pay applications.
• Resolve interface conflicts between company and trade partners.
• Interpret drawings, specifications, RFIs and questions for/from architect/engineer.
• Develop and manage cost control and labor recap with PM and superintendent.
• Process and estimate change orders and information requests.
• Assist in development and management of the project schedule.
• Assist with engineering details and design.
• Track and report project progress.
• Assist with production analysis studies.
• Manage timely acquisition of materials and equipment; field purchasing.
• Lead weekly owner/architect/contractor meetings and maintain minutes.
• Assist in monthly margin analysis.
• Maintain project records in the Book of 14.
• Participate in safety meetings and inspections.
• Support BIM and VDC interpretation.
• Manage, train and mentor office engineers and jobsite administrator.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil/structural engineering or construction management

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Excel templates

Prolog

Primavera

AutoDesk Suite

Job description

Hensel Phelps seeks a Project Engineer to oversee on-site project administration and manage office engineers and the jobsite administrator. You will supervise project financials, planning, scheduling, and coordinate with owners, suppliers and trade partners to resolve issues and manage changes.

The role requires a 4-year degree in civil/structural engineering or construction management, 2–4 years on large commercial projects, and strong communication skills.