Project Engineer

Stacy and Witbeck, Inc.; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% employee-owned company

Comprehensive health insurance

Life insurance at 2.5 times annual salary

Job summary

A dynamic construction company in Los Angeles seeks a Project Engineer with 5-10 years experience in public works projects. The role includes managing costs, overseeing subcontractors, and maintaining project schedules. Ideal candidates should have a degree in Civil Engineering or related fields, exceptional communication skills, and a driver’s license. Offered compensation is $115,000 - $145,000 annually with excellent benefits, including health insurance and employee ownership opportunities.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years’ experience working on public works projects required.
• Prior experience in the greater Los Angeles County region preferred.
• Those with water/wastewater experience are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Manage costs and tracking quantities for production operations.
• Oversee subcontractors including scheduling and payments.
• Communicate with project superintendents regarding schedule.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to navigate spreadsheets and utilize Excel

Project management

Understanding of contract documents

Driver’s License in good standing

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Construction Management

Job description

Project Engineer

Department: Operations

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Los Angeles-- Silver Lake Reservoir Replacement

Compensation: $115,000 - $145,000 / year

Description

Stacy and Witbeck is looking for 2-3 Engineers in the Southern California region to support our growing region. Those who are determined and motivated by challenges, that are inspired to learn new things, and that have an ownership mentality will THRIVE with our company. We build cool stuff; we treat each other well, and we develop and grow our people and our surrounding communities.

Current valued employee-owners of Stacy Witbeck who are inspired by the level of pay in California's market, please respond to this post if you would like to be considered for relocation.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

• Managing costs; including tracking quantities and cost for production operations and materials.
• Managing of subcontractors including scheduling, progress, and payments.
• Writing and managing RFI’s and Submittals
• Powerful verbal and written communication skills
• An understanding of Contract documents and associated requirements for; change orders, requests for compensation, and time extensions.
• Project schedules including 3 Week and 90 Day Look Ahead Schedules
• Experience on bid-build unit price and lump sum projects with an understanding of the measurement and payment requirements
• Support and maintain as built drawings
• Coordination with project superintendents regarding schedule and resources including people, equipment, materials, subcontractors, suppliers, etc.
• Assures compliance with Company safety policies and OSHA safety standards
• Multi-tasks and stay focused on the big picture while addressing daily issues

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

Please note--Requirements are essential, but preferences have flexibility.

• A degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Construction Management with relevant work experience accepted in lieu of degree.
• 5-10 years’ experience working on public works projects with both field and office responsibilities is required.
• Excellent communication skills are required. Ability to listen, engage, and influence is vital.
• Excel--Ability to navigate spreadsheets and utilize Excel as a tracking system required.
• A Driver’s License in good standing is required

Preferences:

• Prior experience working in the greater Los Angeles County region is preferred
• Those with water/wastewater experience are strongly encouraged to apply.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

NOTE:

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.

At this time, no candidates presented through external staffing/recruiting agencies will be considered. Any resumes submitted to Stacy and Witbeck Inc. (SWI) will be considered the sole property of Stacy and Witbeck. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement, SWI will not consider or agree to payment for any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, SWI explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resume, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Stacy and Witbeck, Inc..

What we have to offer:

• Award-winning contractor with a dynamic business model and an excellent reputation.
• We are a 100% employee-owned company with a competitive ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan)
• Company pays 100% of employee premiums for health insurance; employee pays up to $15 per week for family premiums. Benefits and employee costs are subject to change
• HSA and FSA plans that will allow you to divert pre-tax money.
• Life insurance provided by the company at 2.5 times your yearly salary.