Project Engineer - Orange County & Los Angeles, CA

Project Engineer

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OHLA USA brings together the construction industry's most diverse talent who thrive in a collaborative work environment and appreciate challenges and opportunities.

We currently have an opportunity for a Project Engineer in Orange, Los Angeles Area. The Project Engineer is responsible for providing technical engineering and project control support on our heavy civil and transportation construction projects. This role works closely with the Project Manager and Construction Manager to implement policies and procedures required for project success. The Project Engineer is expected to maintain a good knowledge of the contract specifications, documents, and the scope of work, including subcontracts and purchase orders and to assist in the development of project status reports and profit projections. This is a full-time onsite position based out of the field office.

Responsibilities

• Works closely with Project Managers, Superintendents, Foreman and Crews on Project Deliverables.
• Process/manage material deliveries – ensure that materials received are properly inspected for quantity and quality and are in compliance with contract documents.
• Manage and negotiate subcontractor and material contracts.
• Assist in developing and updating the project schedule.
• Coordinate and schedule shop drawings and submittals.
• Maintain a complete and current record of submittals, approvals and resubmittals, including a file of letters of transmittal and dates of each transaction.
• High level of involvement in the operations of our cost control system and analysis of construction costs.
• Participate in monthly forecasting revenue and cost accruals.
• Accumulate all necessary data and prepare monthly pay estimates.
• Process and estimate change orders and requests for information as directed by the Project Manager.
• Follows OHLA North America policies and procedures, including safety policies.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive exhaustive list and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities at any time.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in construction storm water compliance, preferably on heavy civil, pipeline, grading, or public works projects.
• Knowledge of California Construction General Permit requirements and BMP implementation.
• Experience with SMARTS reporting and storm water documentation.
• Ability to read construction plans and specifications.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.
• Valid California driver license.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience on public works or heavy civil construction projects.
• QSD certification preferred but not required.
• Experience with dewatering compliance and water discharge permits preferred.

Not Required but a PLUS:

• PE license
• Advanced engineering degrees

Additional Benefits offered by OHLA USA:

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
• Short- and Long-Term Disability & Life Insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching
• Tuition Reimbursement after 1 year of employment
• Personal Time Off Program (PTO)
• Engaging work environment
• And much more!!

Compensation: The annual rate being offered for this position is USD $90,000.00 per hour to USD $115,000.00 per year. Please note that the salary range listed is specific to the role listed in California. Hourly rates may vary for different individuals in the same role based on various factors including, but not limited to, experience, education, and performance.

OHLA ADA Message : The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee will require the ability to freely access all points of a construction site in wide-ranging climates and environments. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; Employee is frequently exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud noise.

OHLA EEO Message: OHLA USA and its affiliates are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. VEVRAA Federal Contractor