Project Engineer

Project Engineer

Location: Livermore, CA

About The Opportunity

Our client is an established specialty contractor focused on water and wastewater construction projects throughout Northern California. They are looking for a Project Engineer to join their project team and work closely with the Project Manager and Superintendent to support the successful execution of complex water and wastewater facilities.

This is a hands-on opportunity for a construction professional who wants to build deeper experience in project management, project controls, scheduling, subcontractor coordination, and the technical aspects of water and wastewater construction.

Responsibilities

• Support the Project Manager and Superintendent with day-to-day project execution.

• Maintain current project documentation and information within Procore.

• Prepare and track RFIs, potential change orders, and related project documentation.

• Assist with submittals, including coordinating with engineers, suppliers, and other project stakeholders through approval and release.

• Assist with developing project plans, work plans, and other project documentation.

• Issue and track purchase orders and subcontracts.

• Maintain bills of materials and assist with material tracking.

• Attend project and coordination meetings.

• Monitor project budgets and assist with maintaining project profitability.

• Monitor project schedules and assist in keeping projects on or ahead of schedule.

• Assist with project billing and project cost tracking.

• Receive and verify materials delivered to the project site.

• Support project safety efforts, including pre-planning and engineering measures.

• Coordinate with the Superintendent to ensure appropriate equipment is available, maintained, and utilized efficiently.

• Help ensure construction is performed in accordance with contract documents, specifications, industry standards, and intended project requirements.

• Assist with project startup and closeout activities.

• Maintain and track record drawings and project documentation.

• Communicate significant project issues to the Project Manager, Superintendent, and management when they may affect safety, schedule, profitability, quality, project performance, or the company's reputation.

Ideal Background

• Construction Project Engineer, Assistant Project Manager, or similar experience.

• Experience with commercial, civil, industrial, water/wastewater, utility, or infrastructure construction preferred.

• Familiarity with RFIs, submittals, change management, purchase orders, subcontract administration, and project documentation.

• Experience with Procore or similar construction management software preferred.

• Strong organizational and communication skills.

• Ability to work collaboratively with Project Managers, Superintendents, subcontractors, engineers, suppliers, and field personnel.

• Strong interest in learning the technical and operational aspects of water and wastewater construction.

• Detail-oriented with the ability to identify and communicate issues before they impact project safety, schedule, cost, or quality.