Project Engineer

JT Thorpe Group; Richmond (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Phone & laptop

Travel housing paid

Business development opportunities

Job summary

JT Thorpe & Son, Inc. (JT THORPE) seeks a Project Engineer to bridge customer needs with executed solutions on industrial construction projects.

Under a seasoned PM, you will lead onsite activities, manage logistics, and ensure safety and quality through planned workflows. Responsibilities include onsite management, cost control, scheduling, submittals, procurement, and reporting while coordinating with superintendents and crews.

Qualifications

• Three or more years of construction project management experience, including developing project plans, coordinating projects, managing teams, and communicating changes.
• Independence in organization, time management and multi-tasking are required.
• Hard-working, proactive, and seeking a long-term career with the company.
• Customer service excellence and responsiveness to customer needs are essential.

Responsibilities

• On Site Management of Project
• Management of project logistics; including equipment, and materials
• Developing Work Procedures and Overseeing Quality Control Programs
• Overseeing Job Safety Programs
• Overseeing Superintendents and Workforce
• Project Cost Control and Scheduling
• Project Reporting
• Sales and Business Development

Skills

Project management

Customer service

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Safety consciousness

Education

Engineering or Construction Management degree preferred

Job description

As a member of the project management team, you will bridge the customer’s needs with a well planned and executed solution. You achieve this by utilizing JT THORPE’s cutting edge equipment, extensive manpower workforce, and by leading your crew through safe production; creating a solution for your customer that will last for years.

Under the direct supervision of a seasoned Project Manager, the Project Engineer works on industrial construction projects ranging in size. Depending on the project, the Project Engineer may be the primary company representative responsible for the overall direction, completion, and financial outcome of a construction project. Directs and supervises activities related to onsite construction, contract administration, change orders, submittals, procurement, project financial projections, and schedule requirements to ensure projects are completed in a quality, profitable, safe, and timely manner. Scopes of work managed by the Project Engineer may include:

• Refractory
• Fireproofing
• Coatings
• Painting
• Insulation
• Scaffolding

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• On Site Management of Project
• Management of project logistics; including equipment, and materials
• Developing Work Procedures and Overseeing Quality Control Programs
• Overseeing Job Safety Programs
• Overseeing Superintendents and Workforce
• Project Cost Control and Scheduling
• Project Reporting
• Sales and Business Development

QUALIFICATIONS/ABILITIES:

• Three or more years of construction project management experience, including but not limited to developing project plans, coordinating projects, managing project team activities, and communicating changes and progress. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. Successful Project Engineers complete projects on time and on budget.
• Ability to self-structure. Independence is key to this job, and therefore organization, strong time management and multi-tasking are required.
• Hard working, conscientious, self-starters who are looking to build a long –term career with our company.
• Customer Service - Manage difficult customer situations; Responds promptly to customer needs; Solicits customer feedback to improve service; Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments.
• Must have a strong work ethic allowing for long hours at industrial construction sites.
• Strong sense of integrity, assertiveness, and urgency.
• High abstract reasoning and idea orientation skills.
• High self-confidence. Customers need to trust what you are saying.
• Great interpersonal skills.
• Degree in Engineering or Construction Management preferred, but not required
• Knowledge of Refractory, Fireproofing, Coatings, Painting, and/or Insulation preferred but not required.

PERKS:

• Company vehicle program w/ gas card
• Company Phone, laptop, additional electronics and tools as needed.
• Paid housing and expenses when traveling.
• Potential to bid, win, negotiate, and execute projects.

BENEFITS:

• 401K plan with company match
• Bonus opportunity eligibility
• Full medical / dental / vision package to fit your needs
• 16 paid time off (PTO) days
• 9 paid company holidays
• Compensatory time-off after projects

About Us

JT Thorpe & Son, Inc. (JT THORPE) was founded in 1906, and is one of the largest specialty industrial construction companies in North America, specializing in refractory, fireproofing, painting, coatings, scaffolding, and insulation. We differentiate ourselves from the competition with safety, professionalism, engineering, high quality and customer service.