Project Engineer
Long Beach, CA

The Project Engineer position at Company, with support from senior management, will work within our fast-paced, multi-task environment and provide project related management and estimating functions for small to medium sized Gas & Oil projects throughout the western United States, such as DOT replacements, rehab work (anomaly repairs), facility modifications, distribution projects and mainline projects.

Major Job Elements:

• Ensure completion of project deliverables (schedule, estimate, construction plan) according to customer requirements. 
• Accountable for project performance (scope, safety, quality, schedule, and cost).
• Act as the single point of contact between Company and the customer regarding project activities.
• Manage Subcontractors and Suppliers, generating purchase orders and subcontractor agreements.
• Support field operations and staff, working closely with the site supervision for the project.
• Changed Conditions management through the customer’s specific methodology to capture scope changes on the project and their associated cost and schedule impacts.
• Manage project costs, including development of recovery plans to stay within budget limits.
• Prepare project status reports.
• Provide forecasts and cash flow for projects.
• Assist in the generation of billing to the customer.
• Communicate project performance data to management and customers, as required.
• Assist in the development and provide updates for project schedules on multiple, simultaneous projects.
• Preparing written procedures for special work plans.
• Attend and document meetings.
• Project Document Control Responsibilities.
• Manage the creation and control of Turnover Packages. 
• Prepare and maintain as-built drawings for the project.
• Estimate and proposal development including analyzing scope documents and technical writing.
• Assist in marketing and business development activities as required.

Qualifications:

• Leadership and superior communication skills are essential.
• Bachelor of Science in Engineering or Construction Management preferred. 
• 2+ years of experience involved in project management in the construction industry, with Utility construction experience preferred.
• Experience in any of the following areas is a plus: contract management, CPM scheduling, or Earned Value Management.
• Experience with computerized bidding software, such as Hard Dollar.
• Previous experience in estimating Gas & Oil construction is preferred.
• Ability to interpret detailed prints and specifications for conceptual, lump sum or unit pricing and to negotiate pricing as needed.
• Ability to perform take-offs, compare unit pricing and solicit subcontractor pricing.