Project Engineer

Balfour Beatty plc; Santa Ana (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance

401(k) with company match

Tuition Assistance

Vacation Time

Sick Time

Job summary

A leading construction firm is seeking a Project Engineer in Santa Ana to assist in project planning and execution. The role includes managing schedules, approving submittals, and adhering to safety standards. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in construction-related fields or equivalent experience. The base salary ranges from $80,000 to $90,000 annually, with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or 3 years of experience in Project Engineer role.
• Construction experience or internship is required.
• Proficiency in using PC and communication tools.

Responsibilities

• Assist Project Manager in planning and execution.
• Manage submittal approvals and coordinate material delivery.
• Maintain project schedules and budgets.

Skills

Proficiency using Microsoft products

Construction work experience

Customer relations

Education

Bachelor of Science degree in Construction Science, Construction Management, or a related Engineering field

3 years of experience in a Project Engineer or Project Coordinator role

Job description

Balfour Beatty Construction is seeking a Project Engineer to join our Orange County team. The Project Engineer is a position that assists the Project Manager and Sr. Project Engineer with the planning and daily execution of the construction project. Responsible for maintaining certain aspects of the project schedule as assigned by the Project Manager, by managing the process of submittal approvals, coordinating the timely delivery of materials, maintaining schedules and budgets to ensure projects are completed with quality, profitable, adhering to our Safety/Zero Harm culture.

Essential Functions

• Preconstruction Services
• Project Start-up and Scheduling
• Project Administration, Coordination, and Close-out
• Promote Customer Relations
• Promote Culture, Leadership and Employee Development
• Bachelor of Science degree in Construction Science, Construction Management, or a related Engineering field OR 3 years of experience in a Project Engineer or Project Coordinator role.
• Construction work experience or Internship experience, required for this role.
• Proficiency using a personal computer (PC) and company communication tools, such as email, the internet, and Microsoft products (e.g., Word, Excel, Office, Outlook).

Preferred Experience

• RFI
• Change orders
• Punch-list
• Assisting with sub-contractor meeting minutes
• Previous or current Interiors experience, very helpful

The base compensation range for the Project Engineer role in Santa Ana listed above is $80,000 - $90,000 annually.

Become Part of Our Team

As an industry leader Balfour Beatty offers employees a comprehensive benefits package with competitive salaries and more including:

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• 401(k) with company match
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Dependent & Medical Reimbursement)
• Vacation Time
• Sick Time
• Holidays
• Tuition Assistance
• Employee Referral Bonus

About us

Balfour Beatty US is an industry-leading provider of general contracting, at-risk construction management and design-build services for public and private sector clients across the nation. Performing heavy civil and vertical construction, our teams build the unique structures and infrastructure that play an important role in how people live, work, learn and play in our communities. Our teammates have an instinctive passion for innovating that is fueled by a relentless curiosity, a drive to employ lean practices and processes and the determination to find a better way. Through Zero Harm®, we are challenging the construction industry’s assumptions about safety. We believe that no level of harm should come to anyone as a result of our business.

Consistently ranked among the nation’s largest building contractors by Engineering News-Record, our US business is a subsidiary of London-based Balfour Beatty plc (LSE: BBY).

Balfour Beatty is an equal opportunity employer that recognizes the value of a diverse workforce. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other criteria protected by federal, state or local law.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.