Job Description
Project Engineer â Water/Wastewater Construction
Locations: San Francisco Bay Area or Sacramento, California
Salary: $80,000 - $120,000
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Our client is an established construction contractor specializing in general contracting and self-performed subcontracting for complex water, wastewater and infrastructure projects. The company has a strong presence throughout California and a travelling federal team delivering projects across the United States. They are seeking Project Engineers to support current and upcoming opportunities across the Bay Area and Sacramento regions.
Must Haves
- Project Engineer, Field Engineer or construction coordination experience with a general or specialty contractor.
- Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications and contract documents.
- Experience managing RFIs, submittals, procurement logs, meeting minutes and project documentation.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
- Clear communication skills and the ability to coordinate with field teams, subcontractors, suppliers and project stakeholders.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and construction management software.
- Ability to work from project sites across the Bay Area or Sacramento region.
Nice to Haves
- Water or wastewater construction experience.
- Experience with treatment plants, pump stations, process piping or municipal infrastructure.
- Background supporting self-performed civil, concrete, mechanical or piping work.
- Experience on public works, municipal, state or federal projects.
- Familiarity with Procore, Bluebeam, Primavera P6 or similar software.
- Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related degree.
- Previous internship or co-op experience with a construction contractor.
Responsibilities
- Support Project Managers and Superintendents with the planning and execution of water, wastewater and infrastructure projects.
- Prepare, track and distribute RFIs, submittals, change documentation and other project records.
- Review drawings, specifications and submittals to identify conflicts, missing information and constructability concerns.
- Coordinate with subcontractors, suppliers and internal teams to maintain project schedules and resolve outstanding issues.
- Assist with procurement by tracking material releases, equipment deliveries and long-lead items.
- Maintain project logs, meeting minutes, correspondence, daily reports and document-control systems.
- Assist with quantity takeoffs, cost tracking, forecasting and change-order preparation.
- Support the development of project schedules, short-term look-ahead plans and progress updates.
- Coordinate inspections, testing and quality-control documentation.
- Work closely with field leadership to ensure crews have current drawings, approved submittals, materials and required information.
- Participate in owner, engineer, subcontractor and internal project meetings.
- Help monitor subcontractor performance, manpower, progress and compliance with project requirements.
- Support project safety, quality and environmental programs.
- Assist with commissioning, startup, punch-list completion, closeout documentation and final turnover.
- Build knowledge of water and wastewater construction while developing toward increased project management responsibility.
Job Tags
Contract work, Temporary work, For subcontractor, Internship, Work at office