Project Engineer

California Waters; Yorba Linda (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(K) with up to 8% Company Match

Medical and dental benefits

Paid life insurance

Paid vacation days

Job summary

California Waters, based in Yorba Linda, California, is seeking a Project Engineer with at least three years of relevant experience. The role involves assisting Senior Project Managers, managing RFIs and subcontractors, and handling project paperwork. A Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Engineering is preferred.

The company offers a casual work environment, competitive salary DOE, bonuses, paid vacation, and benefits including 401(K) with company match, medical, and dental coverage.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of experience in an engineering or construction capacity as a Project Engineer.
• Experience in water features, swimming pools, aquatic facilities is a plus.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist Senior Project Managers in planning and managing daily operations.
• Handle RFIs, Change Orders, and similar paperwork.
• Supervise subcontractors and manage closeouts.

Skills

Experience with RFIs, Change Orders, Submittals

Management of subcontractors

Strong organizational skills

Excellent communication skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Experience with Salesforce, Adobe, Bluebeam

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Salesforce

Bluebeam

CADD

Job description

Founded in 1999, California Waters is one of California's fastest growing Design, Engineering, Construction and Service firms, specializing in water features and recreational aquatics.

Job Description

Applicants for the position of Project Engineer shall possess a minimum of three years of experience in either an engineering or construction capacity as a hands-on Project Engineer for commercial and public works jobs. Any experience in our specialization is a plus, including swimming pools, aquatic facilities, water features, fountains, and lakes and ponds.

The Project Engineer will directly assist the Senior Project Managers in planning, managing and executing on the day-to-day activities and operations of the Project Managers' active and pending jobs, throughout California. You will be the right hand helper to the Project Manager in general, anticipating and reacting to his/her needs, and the needs of the project itself.

Qualifications

• Strong experience with RFIs, Change Orders, Submittals, Daily Job Logs, and all similar paperwork.
• Hands-on experience with the daily management of subcontractors.
• Ability to m anage close outs.
• S upervise procurement needs and interface with purchasing department for same.
• Obtain permits, licenses. inspections, and similar needs.
• Interact and assist Superintendent and Foremen with their daily schedules and requirements.
• Flexible and self starter, able to multi-task while also being highly detail oriented.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be professional and polished in appearance and speech in order to communicate with General Contractors, Developers, Public and Municipal Employees, Subcontractors, Suppliers, and internal colleagues.

Experience and Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering or Construction Engineering Management or equivalent experience is preferred.
• 3+ years of formal training combined with field experience in Project Engineering.
• Proficient in Microsoft office suite of products (Outlook, Excel and Word; Project and Power Point a plus).
• Experience with Salesforce, Adobe, Bluebeam and/or CADD is not required, but considered a plus.

Additional Information

We offer a casual atmosphere with a driven agenda for quality, where excellence is rewarded with advancement and compensation. Highly competitive salary DOE, with bonuses, paid vacation days, sick days and holidays, 401(K) with up to 8% Company Match, medical and dental benefits, paid life insurance, and more. Mandatory drug and physical screening post-offer.

PRINCIPALS ONLY - NO AGENCIES, PLEASE

California Waters is an Equal Opportunity Employer.