Senior Project Engineer

International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO); Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Vehicle allowance

401K with match

Life insurance

Professional development assistance

Job summary

Myers and Sons Construction is seeking a Structures Project Engineer to support a large CMGC highway project in Los Angeles County. This role focuses on bridges, walls, shoring and foundations, with on-site responsibilities to keep the project safe, on schedule, and within budget.

The ideal candidate will have 2+ years of experience in heavy civil construction in California, strong subcontractor coordination, and a track record of leading teams and maintaining external relationships.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management or engineering preferred.
• 2+ years of experience in highly complex and related highway or structures construction projects in California.
• Experienced dealing with subcontracts, subcontractors and self-perform work.
• Experience leading a successful project team, including development of employees and maintaining relationships with external entities.
• Excellent organizational, team management, problem solving, motivational skills.

Responsibilities

• Work On Site to help solve problems that occur during construction
• Partner with Project Superintendent in development of a project site logistics plan
• Maintain thorough understanding of the Myers contract with Caltrans
• Monitor project costs and Job Cost Report
• Analyze and forecast monthly Total Cost Projection reports
• Monitor project labor
• Lead the project’s quality process
• Develop, schedule and lead project teams on submittals, RFI's and Change Orders
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with the Designer, vendors, subcontractors and owners
• Implement all applicable Safety Programs.

Skills

On-site problem solving

Team leadership

Cost monitoring

Subcontractor coordination

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in construction management or engineering

Job description

We are currently looking for a Structures Project Engineer who is ready to engage in a large alternative delivery (CMGC) project in Los Angeles County. This project is a multi-year project that will widen the 105 freeway from the 405 to the 605. This widening will increase HOV capacity, reduce congestion along the corridor and introduce tolling to the 105. Phase one of the project is starting at $400 Million, and the remaining phases push the project towards $1.1 Billion. This is a great opportunity to join the team as we are building the first phase and prior to the project breaking ground on the second phase and contribute to the success of this critical project to improve mobility ahead of the 2028 Olympics.

The ideal candidate is capable of thinking outside the box, understands structures, including bridges, box culverts and walls, is detailed oriented with experience in heavy civil construction. The position is directly accountable for the safety, financial performance, and team development on site.

This position will integrate with the project’s structures team that focuses on bridges, walls, shoring and foundations. Your role on the structures team will depend on your desires as well as strengths and previous experience. In addition to self-performing various scopes on the project the structures team will also cultivate and maintain strong relationships with the subcontractors, and suppliers as well LA Metro, Caltrans and the Construction Managers staff.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work On Site to help solve problems that occur during construction
• Partner with Project Superintendent in development of a project site logistics plan
• Maintain thorough understanding of the Myers contract with Caltrans
• Monitor project costs and Job Cost Report
• Analyze and forecast monthly Total Cost Projection reports
• Monitor project labor
• Lead the project’s quality process
• Develop, schedule and lead project teams on submittals, RFI's and Change Orders
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with the Designer, vendors, subcontractors and owners
• Implement all applicable Safety Programs.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management or engineering preferred
• 2+ Years of Experience in highly complex and related highway or structures construction projects in California.
• Experienced dealing with subcontracts, subcontractors and self-perform work
• Experience leading a successful project team, including development of employees and maintaining relationships with external entities
• Excellent organizational, team management, problem solving, motivational skills

Benefits:

• Health Insurance (Medical/Dental/Vision)-our company covers 80% of the healthcare cost for our employees and their dependents. Employees are responsible for the remaining 20%, which is pre-taxable.
• Company provided vehicle or car allowance with fuel card.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)/Dependent Care FSA
• 401K with 8% Match
• Life insurance
• Voluntary insurance plans available-Accident/Critical Illness/Cancer/Hospital Indemnity/Life and AD&D
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance

Myers and Sons Construction is a Heavy Civil Construction Company. We specialize in Bridge Construction, Bridge Restoration, Roadway Rehabilitation, Water/Wastewater Treatment Plants, Concrete Bridge Overlays, Concrete Paving and Alternative Delivery Projects, including Design Build, CMGC, CMAR and Progressive Design Build throughout California and Colorado. For more information on our company please visit www.myers-sons.com

Myers & Sons Construction is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer regardless of race, color, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religious beliefs, marital status, genetic information, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status