Project Engineer (Heavy Civil)

***Position located in Hanford, CA***

Responsibilities

• Meet with engineering and field crews to review production schedule and confirm all materials, equipment and resources are readily available for production to continue on schedule and within budget.
• Review all shop drawings, design specifications, material requirements and project data throughout project to ensure quality and contract specification compliance.
• 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 daily production, schedule and budget projections to accurately track project performance. Document daily activities in Company-approved methods and technologies.
• Update project schedule weekly for owner and management reporting. Attend weekly owner meetings; present on project production status as needed.
• Perform additional assignments per management’s direction.
• Prepare and manage a three-week work plan. Notify engineering and project management of any significant schedule changes and develop solutions to mitigate delays and cost.
• Initiate and manage all Requests for Information (RFIs), as needed by project.
• Remit accurate project quantities using assigned project cost coding to ensure project financials are accurately reported. Manage invoicing with Company accounting team regarding materials, equipment and subcontractor needs.
• Support engineering team with quality assurance as needed. 
• Review certificates and permits needed to perform work. Participate in all worksite tours with leadership or external parties.
• Review required Job Hazard Analysis (JHAs) to ensure a safe and compliance work environment for all construction personnel. Participate in all weekly safety meetings with field team and project leadership; present field analysis as needed.
• Assist the estimating team with project schedule, budget and cost parameters by providing technical input as needed.
• Assist the development of design drawings and provides technical input.
• Coordinate subcontractor work methods, schedule and crews as needed.
• Reconcile job close-out checklist with owner representative and field crews at the end of the project.
• Maintain knowledge of Company values and strategic plan.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Construction management.
• 5+ years construction engineering experience required.
• 3+ years experience in similar role.
• Experience in resource monitoring techniques (i.e. cost accounting, basic estimating) and construction technology, process systems and/or structures preferred.
• Able to identify budget and project costs and recommend options to mitigate project delays.
• Possess verbal, written and presentation skills.
• 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.
• Ability to assume responsibility, interface and communicate effectively with others.
• Valid driver's license required.

Other Requirements:
•    Regular, reliable attendance
•    Work productively and meet deadlines timely
•    Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment.

Annual Salary - $110,000 - $120,000 DOE

(Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as education, experience, and skillset)

Dragados is a equal Employment Opportunity Employer