Project Engineer

Graniterock; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Graniterock seeks a Construction Manager in San Jose, California. This role involves planning, coordinating, and managing onsite construction and engineering activities. Candidates should have a Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or a related field and a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience. Proficiency with MS Office and knowledge of construction techniques are essential. The position requires effective communication skills and the ability to manage small to mid-sized projects successfully while adhering to safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• 4+ years in construction estimating support, engineering, or field support.
• Ability to assume responsibility and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage onsite construction and engineering activities.
• Develop daily/weekly/monthly cost reports and assist with financial forecasts.
• Manage operational tasks related to project scheduling and resource management.
• Follow contract documents and notify customer of changes.
• Perform administrative project tasks and maintain documentation.

Skills

Proficiency with MS Office products

Knowledge of CADD or similar programs

Working knowledge of construction equipment and techniques

Ability to perform trigonometric calculations

Effective communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or related field

Tools

HCSS HeavyJob

Job description

General Summary

This position is responsible for planning, developing, coordinating, managing onsite construction and engineering activities and ensuring alignment with Graniterock's Family Vision, Core Purpose, Core Values, Strategic priorities and business objectives.

Essential Job Accountabilities

• Comply, understand, and promote corporate and division safety initiatives to ensure "Safety before All Else."
• FINANCIAL - Develop and share daily/weekly/monthly cost reports with the project team and assist with project financial forecasts.
• OPERATIONAL - Manage operational tasks, including but not limited to: updating resource schedules, updating project schedules, performing quantity take-offs, assisting with material orders, and working with project teams to develop work plans in alignment with safety & quality requirements and financial & scheduling goals.
• CONTRACTUAL - Understand and follow all contract documents. Notify the customer of changed conditions or added work that affects project cost or schedule.
• ADMINISTRATIVE - Perform administrative project tasks, including but not limited to: reviewing/approving time cards, submittals, RFI's, owner/subcontractor correspondence, quantity tracking, maintaining as-built drawings, T&M tags, vendor invoices, subcontractor pay applications, and owner progress payment requests.
• CUSTOMER SERVICE - Represent the company, project, or department during client and project meetings to ensure effective communication. Build constructive working relationships with customers and subcontractors.
• Manage small to mid‑sized projects by meeting project deadlines, as well as cost expectations.
• Support construction planning, quality control, design, methods, documentation, and reviews to ensure job completion.

Education and Work Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration, or related field preferred, or equivalent combinations of technical training and related experience.
• 4+ years in construction estimating support, engineering, field support, or similar experience.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities

• Proficiency with all MS Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
• Knowledge of CADD or similar program; HCSS HeavyJob.
• Working knowledge of construction equipment, techniques, drawing, and specifications, building materials and required standards applicable to discipline.
• Ability to perform trigonometric calculation either manually or with a calculator.
• Ability to assume responsibility, interface and communicate effectively with others.
• Must have a valid driver's license and clean driving record.

This position has been identified as a "safety sensitive" role and is subject to random drug and alcohol testing, per the Graniterock Substance Abuse policy.