Project Engineer - Public Works Construction - Solano County

CWS Construction Group Inc.; California (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

A leading construction firm is seeking a Project Engineer for a full-time position located in Solano County, CA. The ideal candidate will manage site safety, oversee project schedules, and assist with bidding and contract composition. A degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field is required, along with strong communication and problem-solving skills. Competitive compensation ranges from $70,000 to $100,000 annually, plus benefits including health insurance and 401(k).

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate and resolve complex construction related issues.
• Organized work approach with high level of adaptability.
• Solid computer skills - Excel, Word, e-mail.

Responsibilities

• Manage the CWS Safety plan and conduct safety audits.
• Understand and enforce contracts with owners and subcontractors.
• Organize duties of field personnel and project staff.
• Assist in project bidding and contract composition.
• Prepare and monitor project schedules.
• Coordinate project information distribution to stakeholders.
• Prepare agendas and record meeting notes.
• Prepare owner billing and review month costs.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Computer skills (Excel, Word)

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Job description

Overview

CWS Construction Group Inc. is seeking a Project Engineer in Solano County, CA - with construction and public works projects a plus. This is a great entry level position for the right candidate. The project engineer will work closely with our project management & estimating team and will be responsible for the following:

Responsibilities

• Participation and site management of CWS Safety plan to maintain injury free environments including safety audits
• Understand and enforce contracts, both with owner and subcontractors
• Organize the duties of field personnel and assigned project staff
• Assist Project Management and Estimating team in project bidding and composition of contracts with subcontractors
• Prepare, monitor, and update project schedules to ensure project completion within the designated time frame
• Coordinate distribution of new drawings, changes, approved submittals, RFI responses, back charges, and other project information to owners, subcontractors, & vendors
• Identify, preparing documentation, negotiations and distributing change orders
• Prepare agendas, record meeting notes, & distribute action items to team
• Prepare owner billing by coordinating with subcontractors, reviewing month costs, & organizing contractual documents required by each project

Requirements

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
• Ability to communicate & resolve complex construction related issues
• Organized work approach with high level of adaptability and inventive problem-solving skills
• Detailed knowledge of assigned project scopes
• Goal Oriented approach to identify and resolve construction problems/conflicts that arise
• Excellent listening and communication skills
• Team player
• Solid computer skills - Excel Word, e-mail
• This is a salaried position
• Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $70,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Compensation & Schedule

• Compensation Package: Weekly pay
• Schedule: 8 hour shift; Monday to Friday
• Ability to Commute: Solano County, CA (Required)
• Ability to Relocate: Solano County, CA: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person