Structural Concrete Project Engineer

PSSI | Pacific Southwest Structures, Inc.; San Diego (CA); On-site; CAD 119,752 - 176,106; Full time

Job summary

PSSI | Pacific Southwest Structures, Inc. is seeking a Project Engineer to assist with day-to-day management of structural concrete projects in the Orange County/Inland Empire area.

Responsibilities include document control, cost tracking, scheduling, subcontractor coordination, and liaising with General Contractors to keep projects on schedule and within budget. The role requires proficiency in concrete construction, strong analytical abilities, and experience with cast-in-place projects.

Qualifications

• Proficient knowledge of concrete construction.
• Analytical skills.
• Experience in commercial cast in place construction preferred.

Responsibilities

• Project Schedule: Ensure project schedules are effectively executed, and deadlines are met.
• Prepare Submittals: Gather, prepare, or acquire information and submit as required.
• Generating RFIs: Create and submit RFIs to clarify specifications.
• Extra Work Tickets: Ensure tickets are complete, signed, and tracked.
• Change Management: Track and identify contract changes.
• Change Orders: Price and submit Change Order Requests.
• Cost Control: Weekly production planning and review of project costs.
• Billings: Manage subcontractor billings and vendor payments.
• Procure Materials: Work with superintendents to procure materials and quantities.
• Progress Documentation: Document project progress with photographs.
• File and Maintain Inspection/Testing Records: Organize and maintain records.
• As-Built Drawings: Create and manage as-built drawings.
• Close out: Track close-out requirements and punch lists.
• Safety: Ensure compliance with safety protocols.

Skills

Concrete construction knowledge

Analytical skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Tools

Timberline PM Software

Timberline Estimating

On-Screen Takeoff

Bluebeam Revu

Procore

Autodesk Build

Autodesk AutoCAD

BIM software

Job description

Company Description PSSI | Pacific Southwest Structures, Inc. is a concrete construction company that has shaped skylines and everyday spaces across San Diego and Southern California since 1995. The organization delivers structural and architectural concrete solutions for a wide range of projects, including educational, healthcare, cultural, and public facilities. PSSI is known for its deep experience, commitment to quality, and ability to keep projects on schedule and within budget. The company partners closely with general contractors, public agencies, private developers, and design teams to ensure feasibility and successful project delivery. From its San Diego home base, PSSI focuses on turning complex blueprints into durable, practical structures of all sizes.

The Project Engineer assists with day-to-day project management needs of assigned structural concrete projects throughout the Orange County/Inland Empire region, including document control, cost tracking, scheduling, subcontractor management, and coordination with General Contractors.

Responsibilities:

The essential functions and responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

1. Project Schedule: Ensure project schedules are effectively executed, and deadlines are met.

2. Prepare Submittals: Responsible for gathering, preparing, or acquiring necessary information and submitting them as required.

3. Generating Request for Information (RFI) forms: Generating and submitting RFIs as necessary to clarify project specifications and requirements.

4. Extra Work Tickets: Ensure all extra work tickets are complete, appropriately signed, and tracked.

5. Change Management: Track and identify contract changes.

6. Change Orders: Price and submit Change Order Requests.

7. Cost Control: Weekly production planning and review of project costs.

8. Billings: Manage subcontractor billings and review and approve vendor payments.

9. Procure Materials: Work alongside superintendents and foremen to procure materials, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of contract requirements, purchase orders, necessary quantities, and on-site needs.

10. Progress Documentation: Document project progress with photographs for recordkeeping.

11. File and Maintain Inspection and Testing Records: Organize, file, and maintain records of inspections and testing for compliance and reference.

12. As-Built Drawings: Create and manage accurate as-built drawings for project documentation.

13. Close out: Track close-out requirements and punch list to ensure completed in a timely manner.

14. A commitment to safety: Ensure projects adhere to all PSSI and project safety protocols and operational guidelines.

Qualifications:

Experience: Proficient knowledge of concrete construction and analytical skills. Experience in commercial cast in place construction preferred.

Technical Skills:

• Proficiency in Cast-in-Place Concrete Construction.
• Proficiency in Project Planning.
• Proficiency in Cost Estimating, Budgeting, and Forecasting.
• Proficiency in Contract Document management.
• Proficiency in Concrete Material and Mix designs.
• Proficiency in computer skills, to include Microsoft Office suite, Timberline PM Software, Timberline Estimating, On-Screen Takeoff, Bluebeam Revu, Procore, Autodesk Build, Autodesk AutoCAD, and BIM software.
• Basic Knowledge of Formwork Engineering and Systems.
• Basic Knowledge of Rebar Detailing and PT Engineering.
• Basic Knowledge of Shoring and Reshoring.

Abilities:

• Excellent listener with strong communication skills.
• Ability to identify and resolve complex issues.
• Ability to build positive relations with all constituents and create team morale.
• A strong work ethic with a “can-do” attitude.

Pacific Southwest Structures, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class by local, state, or federal law.

PSSI is a drug-free workplace. All candidates extended an offer of employment must complete a pre-employment drug screening.