Senior Project Engineer

Primee; Barstow (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision coverage

401k program

Life insurance

Profit sharing

Education/training reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

PRIME Electric is seeking a detail-oriented Project Management professional to support project planning, procurement, and field coordination on electrical construction projects in California. You will help manage permits, submittals, drawings, and supplier relations while ensuring on-site progress aligns with schedules.

Ideal candidates have a construction management background with familiarity in Accubid/Bluebeam and strong communication skills to collaborate with office and field teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Familiarity with estimating, scheduling, and project management software, with Accubid a plus.
• Understanding of construction cost, scheduling, and engineering principles; accounting knowledge a plus.
• Ability to learn electrical estimating for change orders and new estimates.
• Proficient computer skills including MS Office and Bluebeam.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate in monitoring project planning, execution and closeout.
• Assist in managing permits, obtain permits, and schedule inspections as needed.
• Maintain project files and update drawing sets.
• Organize submittals, O&M manuals, and project correspondence.
• Support field installation packages and monitor schedule progress.
• Assist in issuing Purchase Orders and change orders.
• Assist in preparing RFIs and tracking project costs.
• Contribute to job billing and attend status meetings.
• Provide support to Project and Field Management teams; ensure safety compliance.
• Visit jobsites and help manage project progress on site.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or related field

Tools

Accubid

Bluebeam

Microsoft Office

Job description

Who We Are

At PRIME, a culture of empathy, trust, and belonging are foundational. This is integral in our approach to recruiting, developing, and retaining the best people in the industry. Our growth mindset drives us to embrace challenges and discover what sparks inspiration for creative solutions. PRIME is compelled to keep evolving, and creating new opportunities for those who perform. Our comprehensive services cover the entire lifecycle of a project, capabilities include electrical construction, service and maintenance, underground, utilities services, renewable energy, and low voltage technology solutions.

Recognized as one ofSilicon Valley's Best Places to Work!

• Collaborate in monitoring project planning, execution and closeout.
• Assist in managing permit applications, obtaining permits, and scheduling inspections asneeded.
• Establish and maintain project management and administrative files.
• Research, acquire and organize submittals and Operations & Maintenance manual materials.
• Maintain meticulous records of incoming and outgoing submittals.
• Update and manage drawing sets, both electronically and in hard copies.
• Organize and maintain project correspondence.
• Help create and oversee field installation work packages and monitor overall schedule progress.
• Assist in implementing and entering Purchasing Orders (PO's) and PO Changes.
• Aid in estimating and tracking Potential Change Orders (PCO's).
• Assist in preparing and tracking Requests for Information (RFI's)
• Contribute to the preparation and substantiation of job billing.
• Attend regular project status meetings.
• Provide support to Project Management and Field Management teams as needed.
• Adhere to the PRIME Safety Program, complying with safety regulations, procedures and safework practices.
• Maintain a physical presence onsite and regularly visit jobsites to oversee progress and provideassistance to the project management team as needed.
• Performs other duties as requested; duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or newones may be assigned at any time with our without notice.

• Bachelor's degree or certification in Construction Management or related field, and/or 2-3 yrs electrical construction industry experience, or relevant field experience and or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience, preferred.
• Familiarity with software-based estimating, accounting, scheduling and project management systems, with knowledge of Accubid, considered a plus.
• Understanding of construction cost, scheduling, estimating and engineering principles and techniques, as well as accounting principles, a plus.
• Ability to learn electrical estimating to produce job change orders, evaluate and apply job estimates and assist with new estimates.
• Proficiency in computer skills, including Microsoft Office and Bluebeam.
• Maintain a positive attitude and a commitment to maintaining a constructive work environment.
• Uphold a strong work ethic and good punctuality.
• Prioritize work effectively to meet all deadlines with a keen attention to detail.
• Demonstrated capacity for on-the-job learning.
• Self-motivation, with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team.
• Strong interpersonal skills and written and verbal communication skills.
• Adaptability to changing project needs and willingness to ask questions and exercise good judgement.

Our Benefits

• -100% coverage for Medical, Dental, and Vision, including dependents, with no premium cost to the employee
• -401k Program w/ Direct Benefit
• -100% Employer-paid Life Insurance
• -Profit Sharing and Discretionary Bonus Program
• -Education/ Training Reimbursement Benefit
• -Paid Time off and Holiday Time Off

*PRIME Electric does not engage with or utilize recruiting or placement agencies for any recruiting or hiring needs. PRIME hiring managers are not authorized to review or accept resume referrals from any agencies.

This employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristics protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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