Project Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Health insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

Stacy and Witbeck is seeking a Project Engineer to join our Operations team in Los Angeles (North Hollywood). This full-time, on-site role supports growing projects with a focus on cost control, subcontractor management, and schedule development.

The ideal candidate has a civil/mechanical/construction management background, 5–10 years of public works experience, strong communication, and proficiency with Excel. A valid driver's license is required.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Construction Management; or equivalent work experience accepted.
• 5–10 years’ experience on public works projects with both field and office responsibilities.
• Excellent communication skills; ability to listen, engage, and influence.
• Proficiency in Excel for navigation and tracking systems.
• A valid driver’s license in good standing.

Responsibilities

• Managing costs—including tracking quantities and cost for production operations and materials.
• Managing subcontractors, including scheduling, progress, and payments.
• Writing and managing RFIs and submittals.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Understanding of contract documents and associated requirements for change orders, requests for compensation, and time extensions.
• Developing 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 measurement and payment requirements.
• Supporting and maintaining as-built drawings.
• Coordinating with project superintendents regarding schedule and resources (people, equipment, materials, subcontractors, suppliers).
• Ensuring compliance with company safety policies and OSHA safety standards.
• Multi-tasking and maintaining focus on the big picture while addressing daily issues.

Skills

Public works experience

Excellent communication skills

Team coordination

Education

Civil/Mechanical/Construction Management degree

Tools

Excel

Job description

Project Engineer

Department: Operations

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Los Angeles – North Hollywood

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 operations. Those who are determined, motivated by challenges, inspired to learn new things, and have an ownership mentality will thrive with our company. We build exciting projects, treat each other well, and develop our people and communities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Managing costs—including tracking quantities and cost for production operations and materials.
• Managing subcontractors, including scheduling, progress, and payments.
• Writing and managing RFIs and submittals.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Understanding of contract documents and associated requirements for change orders, requests for compensation, and time extensions.
• Developing 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 measurement and payment requirements.
• Supporting and maintaining as‑built drawings.
• Coordinating with project superintendents regarding schedule and resources (people, equipment, materials, subcontractors, suppliers).
• Ensuring compliance with company safety policies and OSHA safety standards.
• Multi‑tasking and maintaining focus on the big picture while addressing daily issues.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

Requirements:

• Degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Construction Management; or equivalent work experience accepted.
• 5–10 years’ experience on public works projects with both field and office responsibilities.
• Excellent communication skills; ability to listen, engage, and influence.
• Proficiency in Excel for navigation and tracking systems.
• A valid driver’s license in good standing.

Preferences:

• Prior experience working in the greater Los Angeles County region.
• Experience in water or wastewater projects is strongly encouraged.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

What We Have to Offer

• Award‑winning contractor with a dynamic business model and excellent reputation.
• 100% employee‑owned company with a competitive ESOP.
• Company pays 100% of employee premiums for health insurance; employees pay up to $15 per week for family premiums.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) plans.
• Life insurance provided by the company at 2.5 times yearly salary.