Project Engineer

Nova Group, Inc.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Nova Group, Inc. in San Diego, CA, is seeking a construction engineer to support project planning, scheduling and cost control on our complex electrical construction projects.

You will review drawings, specs and data, manage RFIs and ensure safety compliance and on-time delivery. You will coordinate with owners, subcontractors and field teams, maintain three-week and weekly schedules, and help mitigate risks to keep projects within budget and schedule.

Qualifications

• 3+ years construction engineering experience preferred.
• Electrical construction experience including high voltage preferred.
• Identify budget and project costs; propose mitigation options.
• Strong verbal, written and presentation skills.
• Knowledge of design-build and alternative delivery methods.
• Knowledge of financial reporting, quantity tracking and cost coding.
• Knowledge of construction scheduling and production time management preferred.
• Able to interface and communicate effectively with others.

Responsibilities

• 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 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.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Presentation skills

Construction scheduling

Budget & cost control

Design-build knowledge

Financial reporting

Stakeholder communication

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Bluebeam

AutoCAD

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.