Project Engineer

Sperber Landscape Companies; Santa Ana (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and ongoing support

Get paid weekly

401k with match

Medical, Dental, Vision & PTO

Job summary

Sperber Landscape Companies is seeking a Project Engineer in Santa Ana, California. The role involves supporting the Project Manager by managing documentation, budgets, and schedules while ensuring compliance with project specifications. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office. The position offers weekly pay, mentorship, and a 401k plan with a match, as well as medical, dental, and vision benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field preferred.
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite.
• Effective communication skills both orally and in writing.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist Project Manager with document control and data entry.
• Prepare and maintain schedules and budgets.
• Ensure compliance with project and company quality requirements.
• Conduct periodic safety reviews with the superintendent.

Skills

Strong computer skills

Effective oral and written communication skills

Strong prioritization and organizational skills

Strong work ethic

Education

Bachelors Degree in Construction Management, Landscape Architecture, Horticulture, or related degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Bluebeam

Procore

Job description

Overview

Are you tired of looking for “just another job” and ready to build a lasting career? Sperber-Construction has been a leader in creating and maintaining beautiful landscapes and providing customers with exceptional service. We believe exceptional service begins with hiring and retaining the very best employees, promoting from within, and cultivating a family-like atmosphere throughout all branches of the company. We are looking for hardworking, dedicated, and customer-centric people to join our team. We value learning, respect, integrity, commitment, accountability, leadership, honor, courage, and results. If you have a high sense of urgency, are proactive, customer-focused, and professional and do what you say you’re going to do, we’d like to talk with you!

Responsibilities

• Understand the scope of work at a granular level, e.g., where specific details, specifications or shop drawings may be located.
• Assist Project Manager with document control and data entry relative to change management in company prescribed format.
• Assure that the prime contract and all changes are executed and properly stored. Updates and generates two- and three-week outlooks with the Project Superintendent.
• Assist Project Manager with initial budget setup and budget revisions in company prescribed format.
• Assist Project Manager and Superintendent with schedule preparation and maintenance. Disseminate schedule updates to subcontractors and other relevant supply chain members. Prepare reports and information as requested.
• Assist project manager with buyouts, purchase orders, subcontractor scopes, etc. Work closely with clients, vendors, sub-contractors and employees; ensuring exceptional customer service and quality at all times.
• Granular level submittal, sample, mock-ups, and shop drawing preparation and review, both self-perform and subcontractor. Create and maintain accurate submittal log in company prescribed format. Supervise the management of material tracking (procurement).
• Granular level request for information preparation, review and submittal in company prescribed format. Responsible for distributing all relevant RFI replies to concerned parties.
• Assure that all responses are incorporated into project documents. Assure that all crews and subcontractors are working with the most current set of project plans, specifications and submittals.
• Maintain plans and specifications record set in company prescribed format. Responsible for distributing all project related documents to relevant parties.
• Assist in processing billings and managing schedule of values.
• Ensure the vision and direction of the division is in alignment with the company's core values.
• Assist project manager with meeting documentation in company prescribed format. Organize meetings with subs, suppliers and other project stakeholders.
• Assist with writing subcontracts, particularly scope exhibits. Manage subcontractor changes, monthly billings and all required submittals, samples and shop drawings.
• Assist Project Manager with managing and tracking of project issues in company prescribed format.
• Assist Project Manager with senior management reports. Prepare and distribute on demand reports relative to contract documents, submittal status, and RFI status.
• Assure that all administrative and supply chain obstacles are managed so as not to delay the progress of the work in the field. The Project Engineer should know the details of the project better than any other team member.
• Assist field with timely update of all document changes, including bulletins, field directives, as-built conditions, RFI answers, submittal responses, etc.
• Conduct periodic safety reviews with the superintendent. Assist field with managing subcontractor safety. Maintain all safety related project documentation (MSDS, hot work permits, tailgate meeting forms, etc.).
• Assure that subcontractors are complying with project and company quality requirements. Manage any defective or substandard work.
• Responsible for final preparation and presentation of all closeout deliverables.
• Support Project Manager on any special case best practices and processes.

Requirements

• Bachelors Degree in Construction Management, Landscape Architecture, Horticulture, or related degree preferred
• Strong computer skills (Microsoft Office Suite required, OST, Bluebeam, Procore are a plus)
• Strong work ethic
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Strong prioritization and organizational skills; detail-oriented

Preferred

• Experience as a GC Project Engineer preferred but not required

Benefits

• Training and on-going support and mentorship
• Get paid weekly
• 401k with match
• Medical, Dental, Vision & PTO