Senior Project Engineer

FlatironDragados; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive compensation package

Industry leading 401(k)/RRSP

Medical/Health Care benefits

Wellness benefits & Employee Assistance Program

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Job summary

FlatironDragados in Los Angeles is looking for an experienced Project Engineer to oversee cost tracking and resource management for construction projects. You will play a key role in ensuring projects remain within budget and meet their deadlines.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field and over 7 years of construction engineering experience, with a proven track record in managing teams and project budgets. This position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 7+ years construction engineering experience.
• Proven skill managing engineering teams in a design build or alternative build project.
• Advanced knowledge of contract specifications and quality assurance practices.

Responsibilities

• Track and analyze cost data to ensure projects stay on budget.
• Review shop drawings and design specifications.
• Identify risk elements that could negatively impact budget or schedule.

Skills

Construction engineering experience

Managing construction engineering teams

Cost analysis and budget tracking

Engineering team delegation

Knowledge of contract specifications

Construction scheduling

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a related field

Job description

Are you looking to make a tangible impact on project outcomes? As an experienced Project Engineer, you will track and analyze cost data, ensuring our projects stay on budget. Your expertise in resource monitoring and control, combined with your construction knowledge, will keep our projects running smoothly and efficiently.

What You Will Be Doing

• Meet with engineering team to review production schedule and confirm all materials, equipment and resources.
• Review shop drawings, design specifications, material requirements and project data.
• Provide technical input for project work plan and scheduling.
• Identify risk elements of production, materials, equipment or process that could negatively impact the budget or schedule.
• Evaluate weekly and monthly production, schedule and budget projections to accurately track project performance.
• Updatesproject schedule weekly for owner and management reporting.
• Prepare and managesa three-week work plan. Notifies engineering and project management of any significant schedule changes and develops solutions to mitigate delays and cost.
• Initiate and manages all Requests for Information (RFIs).
• Remit accurate project quantities using assigned project cost coding to ensure project financials are accurately reported.
• Manage invoicing with accounting team regarding materials, equipment and subcontractor needs.
• Review certificates and permits needed to perform work.
• Review required Job Hazard Analysis (JHAs) to ensure a safe and compliance work environment for all construction personnel. Participates in all weekly safety meetings with field team and project leadership; presents field analysis as needed.
• Perform project leadership role during close-out procedures if Project Manager separates from project before close.
• Reviews close-out checklist with owner and field crews at the end of the project.

What We Are Looking For

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field.
• 7+ years construction engineering experience.
• Experience managing construction engineering teams.
• Proven skill and ability managing engineering teams in a design build or other alternative build project.
• Able to set clear expectations for direct reports regarding role and responsibilities.
• Able to delegate and assign work to engineering team to progress the project production forward.
• Advanced knowledge of contract specifications and quality assurance practices.
• Able to identify budget and project costs and recommend options to mitigate project delays.
• Knowledge of design build and other alternative build techniques.
• Knowledge of financial reporting methods, quantity tracking methods and cost coding.
• Knowledge of construction scheduling and production time management preferred.

Why work for us

Some of the benefits you may be eligible for as an employee are:

• Comprehensive compensation package and paid time off program
• Industry leading 401(k)/RRSP
• Medical/Extended Health Care, Dental, Vision and/or Provincial Medical
• Wellness benefits & Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program

We are an EEO/ADA/Veterans employer.

Salary

• Min: USD $140,000.00/Yr.
• Max: USD $150,000.00/Yr.