PROJECT ENGINEER

Connolly-Pacific Co; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Knife River is seeking a Project Engineer to support marine construction projects in California. The role focuses on daily field coordination with crews, tracking production, and ensuring safety and quality per project specs.

You will communicate between field and office, supporting the superintendent and foremen, and maintaining accurate production records.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Ocean Engineering, Construction Management or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of combined experience in field engineer, project engineer, project superintendent, construction manager, or project manager on marine or heavy civil construction projects.
• Must possess a valid California Driver's license and have acceptable driving record per fleet policy.
• Must possess or qualify to obtain a TWIC credential.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, AutoCAD and Bluebeam.
• Proficient in construction document control including correspondence, RFIs, submittals, change orders, contracts, and progress payments.

Responsibilities

• Quality & Safety Compliance: enforce MSHA, OSHA, USACE and company safety policies; lead safety meetings and maintain compliance documentation.
• Field Coordination: assist superintendent and foremen in planning daily work; coordinate labor, equipment and material needs; verify field conditions.
• Production Tracking & Reporting: maintain daily logs, track material quantities and progress against goals; report variances.
• Surveying: perform progress surveys and assemble cross sections and bathymetry maps for progress reporting.
• Scheduling & Planning: help prepare project schedules and identify delays; work with the team to resolve.
• Other Duties: provide technical support for layout, surveying and documentation; prepare as-builts and progress photos.
• Notes: some projects may require extended out-of-town work and weekend shifts.

Skills

MS Office

AutoCAD

Bluebeam

Construction document control

TWIC

California Driver's license

Field coordination

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering / Ocean Engineering / Construction Management

Tools

Hypack

HeavyBid

MS Project

P6 Primavera

Job description

At Knife River, we take care of our teams because we know they are the foundation of our success. We are one of the nation's largest construction materials producers and contractors, and our goal is to build strong teams that, in turn, build strong communities. Join us and make an impact that will last for generations.

The Project Engineer will support marine construction projects, focusing on daily field coordination with crews, tracking production, and ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently, and to project specifications. Project Engineer will help communicate between the field and the office, providing support to superintendent and foremen, maintaining accurate production records, and assisting with scheduling and material coordination. The Project Engineer may also serve as the Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO) or Quality Control (QC) Manager on U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) projects, in compliance with EM 385-1-1 requirements.

1. Quality & Safety Compliance: Support enforcement of MSHA, OSHA, Corps of Engineers, and company safety policies. Participate in and lead safety meetings with field crews. Monitor field activities for compliance with quality standards. Prepare and maintain corresponding documentation as required to maintain compliance.
2. Field Coordination: Work onsite to assist superintendent and foremen in planning and executing daily work activities. Coordinate labor, equipment, and material needs for upcoming work. Communicate with Project Manager and quarry operations for rock deliveries and other material sourcing. Verify field conditions and adjust work plans as needed for efficiency and safety.
3. Production Tracking & Reporting: Maintain accurate daily logs of crew activities, production quantities, and equipment usage. Track material quantities and document quantities for payment. Monitor progress against production goals and report variances to Project Manager.
4. Surveying: Perform progress surveys to verify installation of work and assemble cross sections and bathymetry maps to provide project progress documentation for the Project Manager and client.
5. Scheduling & Planning: Assist in preparing project schedules. Identify potential delays and work with the team to resolve them.
6. Other Duties: Provide technical support for layout, surveying, and documentation as needed. Assist in preparing project documentation, including as-builts and progress photos.
7. Projects may require employees to work out-of-town. Accommodations will be provided, but employee must be able to work out of town for extended periods of time. Some projects may require staff to work weekends.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, Ocean Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
2. Minimum 5 years of combined experience in roles such as Field Engineer, Project Engineer, Project Superintendent, Construction Manager, or Project Manager on marine construction or heavy civil construction projects.
3. Must possess a valid California Driver's license and have an acceptable driving record that meets company fleet policy requirements.
4. Must possess or be able to qualify to obtain a TWIC (Transportation Worker Identification Credential)
5. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, AutoCAD and Bluebeam.
6. Proficient in construction document control including but not limited to correspondence, RFIs, submittals, change orders, contracts, and progress payments.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Experience working on USACE projects.
   • Familiarity with EM 385-1-1 requirements for hazard identification, safety compliance, accident prevention plans, and activity hazard analyses.
   • Completed EM 385-1-1 training appropriate for SSHO or QC Manager roles on USACE projects.
2. Surveying experience
   • Hydrographic and/or topographic
   • Experience working with Hypack
3. Experience working on estimates for construction projects, including experience with estimating software HeavyBid.
4. Experience with construction scheduling and software including Excel, MS Project and P6 Primavera.

Physical Requirements

• Requires walking, bending, squatting, sitting, lifting, pushing, pulling, and climbing to a significant degree.
• Heavy work-exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• Requires the ability to communicate effectively.
• Requires climbing in and out of marine equipment.

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