West Project Engineer

Bellingham Marine; Dixon (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Bellingham Marine is seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee construction activities for the West Division, coordinating with project teams to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery.

You will mentor engineers, review drawings, and manage procurement and contractor relations while traveling as needed to on-site locations. This role emphasizes safety, schedule adherence, and clear communication with customers and inspectors to maximize profitability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or related field, or 4–5 years of related experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and MS Project.

Responsibilities

• Manages Customer and project expectations and approvals through project documentation, meeting minutes and submittals.
• Manages multiple manufacturing and construction projects at any given time.
• Mentors and instructs Project Engineers in Bellingham Marine procedures and standards.
• Studies and reviews drawings and specifications to plan procedures for construction.
• Prepares and submits to the Project Manager reports on progress, materials used, and costs; adjusts work schedules as needed.
• Coordinates with customers, engineers and inspectors for the generation and submission of applications for payment.
• Maintains project documentation recording contract changes, change orders, disputes, and authorization for additional work.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Coordination

Mentoring

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

MS Project

Job description

Assists the Division Project Managers in the direction &coordination of construction activities of Bellingham Marine’s West Division to obtain optimum efficiency and economy of operations and maximize profits by performing the following duties personally or through subordinate supervisors and employees. From time to time, will be required to travel and act as an onsite Project Manager and take responsibility for specific projects.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manages Customer and project expectations and approvals through project documentation, meeting minutes and submittals.
• Manages multiple manufacturing and construction projects at any given time.
• Mentors and instructs Project Engineers in Bellingham Marine procedures and standards.
• Studies and reviews drawings and specifications to plan procedures for construction on basis of starting and completion times and on staffing requirements for each phase of construction.
• Assists the Project Manager in the preparation of pricing, locating and qualifying local contractors and other activities necessary to prepare fixed price proposals across all Divisional Projects
• Coordinates members of organization and Project Teams (supervisory, clerical, drafting, and manufacturing) throughout the project.
• Prepares orders for procurement of tools and materials to be delivered at specified times to conform to work schedules.
• Confers with supervisory personnel and subcontractors engaged in planning and executing work procedures, interpreting specifications, interpreting contract requirements and coordinating various phases of construction to prevent delays.
• Confers with supervisory and engineering personnel and inspectors and suppliers of equipment, tools and materials to resolve construction problems and improve construction methods.
• Inspects work in progress to ensure that workmanship conforms to specifications and the adherence to construction schedules.
• Prepares and submits to the Project Manager reports on progress, materials used, and costs, and adjusts work schedules as indicated by reports.
• Coordinates with customers, engineers and/or inspectors for the generation and submission of applications for payment.
• Maintains and generates project documentation which records contract compliance; documents changes to the work; prepares, negotiates and administers changes to the contract; notifies parties to the contract of changes (i.e. via change orders); notifies parties to the contract of disputes; secures authorization for additional work; and resolves other project-related issues.
• Assists in the Company safety program relating to all project site activities and ensures effective loss control procedures are implemented.
• Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university; or four to five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Degrees in Construction Management equivalent are preferred. Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, MS Project or other project scheduling software.

Successful applicant will be subject to a background check as well as a pre-employment drug screen and participate in our monthly random selection drug screening to comply with our company’s drug free workplace policy. Valid driver’s license as well as a satisfactory driving record is required. Willingness to travel as needed

to complete projects.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Assists in the supervisory role of construction crew lead persons(and construction laborers directly as required). Assists in the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of the construction unit on Divisional Projects.