Reports to the Project Manager
Ford Construction Company Inc., a heavy civil engineering general contractor, is seeking a Project Engineer. This is a full time position. Compensation is based on qualifications, with generous benefits.
Job Description:
Supports estimating and jobsites with all activities including document control, communication with clients, inspectors, subcontractors, and vendors.
Duties for estimating and operations departments:
- Interprets plans and specifications
- Assist estimating including take offs and obtaining subcontractor quotes
- Preparation, tracking and communication of all project documents including RFI’s, Submittals, and Change Orders
- Ordering material and coordinating trucks for deliveries, if necessary
- Material ordering, tracking costs and quantities
- Coding material receivers for payment
- Schedule material deliveries
- USA permit initiation and renewal
- OSHA notifications for starting work
- Schedule/coordinate subcontractors and material suppliers
- Project schedule updates
- SWPPP compliance
- Invoice coding and approval
- Project close out, warranties, O&M manuals, asbuilts, etc.
Qualifications:
- Prior California employment in a similar position, trade or education in civil construction
- Knowledge of blueprint interpretation
- Able to interpret project plans, specifications, and contracts
- Working knowledge of geometry and basic trigonometry
- Experience with computer equipment and software; Excel, Agtek 4D, HCSS Heavy Bid. Scheduling software; MS Projects, Primavera
- Ability to meet tight deadlines
- Ability to work independently
- Work overtime as needed
- Ability to communicate logically and professionally both in writing and orally
- Highly motivated and hard-working
- Fluent in the English language
- Commitment to an injury free work place
Ford Construction Company, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We require a pre-employment drug test, and a valid drivers’ license, including a clean driving record. Upon employment, new hires are required to sign our confidentiality agreement. All positions are at will employment.
December 2017