Project Engineer

Nova Group, Inc.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Nova Group, Inc. is seeking a full-time Construction Engineering professional in San Diego, CA. The role involves reviewing drawings and specifications, ensuring materials and resources are ready, and supporting project scheduling with strong technical input.

You will identify risks to budget and schedule, track daily performance, and communicate with owners and leadership. Proficiency in MS Office, Bluebeam, and AutoCAD is expected.

Qualifications

• 3+ years construction engineering experience preferred.
• Electrical construction experience including high voltage preferred.
• Able to identify budget and project costs and recommend options to mitigate project delays.
• Possess verbal, written and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Meet with team to review production schedule and ensure materials, equipment and resources are available.
• Review shop drawings, design specs, material requirements, and project data for quality and compliance.
• Provide technical input for project work plan and scheduling; identify production risks.
• Evaluate daily production, schedule and budget projections; document activities.
• Update project schedule weekly; attend owner meetings and present production status.

Skills

Construction engineering

Electrical construction

Budget management

Scheduling

Tools

AutoCAD

Bluebeam

Microsoft Office

Job description

• Meets with team regularly to review production schedule and confirm all materials, equipment and resources are readily available for production to continue on schedule and within budget.
• Reviews shop drawings, design specifications, material requirements and project data through the duration of the project to ensure quality and contract specification compliance.
• Provides technical input for project work plan and scheduling. Identifying risk elements of production, materials, equipment or process that could negatively impact the budget or schedule.
• Evaluates daily production, schedule and budget projections to accurately track project performance. Documents daily activities in Company approved methods and technologies.
• Updates project schedule weekly for owner and management reporting. Attends weekly owner meetings; presents on project production status as needed.
• Prepares and manages a three-week work plan. Notifies engineering and project management of any significant schedule changes and develops solutions to mitigate delays and cost.
• Initiates and manages all Requests for Information (RFIs), as needed by project.
• Remits accurate project quantities using assigned project cost coding to ensure project financials are accurately reported. Manages invoicing with Company accounting team regarding materials, equipment and subcontractor needs.
• Supports the team with quality assurance as needed. Reviews certificates and permits needed to perform work. Participates in all worksite tours with leadership or external parties.
• Reviews required Job Hazard Analysis (JHAs) to ensure a safe and compliance work environment for all construction personnel. Participates in all weekly safety meetings with field team and project leadership; presents field analysis as needed.
• Assists the development of design drawings and provides technical input, as needed.
• Coordinates subcontractor work methods, schedule and crews as needed.
• Reconciles job close-out checklist with owner representative and field crews at the end of the project.
• Maintains knowledge of Company values and strategic plan.

What we are looking for:

• 3+ years construction engineering experience preferred
• Electrical construction experience including high voltage preferred
• Able to identify budget and project costs and recommend options to mitigate project delays
• Possess verbal, written and presentation skills
• Knowledge of design build and other alternative delivery methods
• Knowledge of financial reporting methods, quantity tracking methods and cost coding.
• Knowledge of construction scheduling and production time management preferred.
• Ability to assume responsibility, interface and communicate effectively with others.

Proficient in Microsoft Suite, Bluebeam, and AutoCAD

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer in an office environment.
• Must be able to access and navigate all areas of construction site in all types of weather.
• Prolonged periods of standing and working outside.
• Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds at times.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work:

This is a full-time exempt from overtime position. Days and hours of work will depend on production schedule.