PROJECT ENGINEER 1

Brief Description

JOB SUMMARY

The Project Engineer I is a part of the overall engineering team that supports the Project Managers and Estimators in all operational and bidding aspects of a construction project. Upon commencement at Bay Cities, a

PE1 will spend 6 months to 1 year in the estimating department. At the sole discretion of the Chief Estimator, when a PE1 has mastered all training as an Estimating Engineer, they will be assigned to a Project Management

team.

Estimating Engineer

• Assist estimators by quantifying elements of construction using PDF plans, 2D CAD files, and 3D models including. Scopes of work (not limited to) to quantify typically include:
• Demolition,
• Mass earthworks,
• Roadways,
• Highways,
• Airports / BART Stations,
• School Facilities Site Work
• Underground Utilities.
• Assist estimators preparing for bid closings – Preparing PDF Sheets
• Assist estimators in bid closing – running bids and comparing quotes.
• Capable of generating earthwork volumes using PDF plans, or 3D models. Able to calculate earthwork volumes using Average End Area volume methods.
• Using Microsoft Excel to create spreadsheets that can calculate, compare, and summarize quantities of construction materials.
• Review contract documents, including drawings, and specifications.
• Ability to understand the scope of work, project constraints, construction tolerances, and different material types. Complete takeoffs utilizing partially complete or in progress design documents. Be able to conceptually visualize the general intent on incomplete drawings (advanced).
• Maintain organized records, working drawings, and take off summaries.
• Identify missing design elements or an overlap in work areas with other disciplines.
• Create exhibits for review purposes showing take off assumptions and communicating to others what has been included or excluded from quantity take off.
• Coordinate with other takeoff personnel working together to facilitate the takeoff off and quantity comparison of a project's construction components in a timely manner. Ability to stay on schedule and gauge the level of effort required to complete the task(s) at hand.
• Be working to adapt, learn and apply lessons learned to ensure the success of the team
  
  

Project Engineer I

• Conform plans and specifications.
• Distribute and update project plans / specifications to project team and subcontractors.
• Perform material takeoffs using company takeoff software.
• Deliver public bid proposals.
• Attend Project Engineer training classes
• Work with Area and Project Superintendents to track material needs and availability for all projects.
• Place advance order for materials.
• Perform material takeoffs on project plans utilizing Bluebeam or manually by hand.
• Review, prepare, submit, and track submittals for projects assigned to your Project Management team.
  
  

This includes suppliers and subcontractor submittals.

• Assist in the coordination and scheduling of subcontractors and other forces.
• Create new extra work cost codes and send to Project Manager / Contract Admin for implementation. Inform field of new cost code.
• Review & monitor HCSS timecards created in the field for timely submission.
• Attend construction site meetings or pre-construction meetings. Document / scribe meeting minutes.
• Create and distribute traffic control plans.
• Administrative support for remote offices (answering phones, scanning documents, filing, ordering supplies, processing mail, etc.)
• Visit jobsite with Foreman, Superintendent or PE2 to acquire a better understanding of field activities and interact with field personnel and inspectors.
• Gather, track and review field material / trucking tags.
• Storm Water Prevention Pollution Plan training.
• Prepare weekly lane closure requests for review by PE2 or above.
• Assist Superintendent/Foreman in laying out on-site USA markings. Process form for calling in USA Markings.
• Assist in preparing look ahead schedules, including notification for subs, trucking and material suppliers
• Attend training sessions per BCPG Training Matrix.
• Attend recruiting job fairs / information sessions.
  
  

This will acknowledge that Bay Cities Paving & Grading, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment with Bay Cities Paving & Grading, Inc. is "at-will." This means that you may terminate your employment at any time with or without notice or cause. It also means that the company can terminate your employment, at any time, with or without notice or cause.

Requirements

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration, or related field preferred, or equivalent combinations of technical training and related experience.

0-2 years construction estimating support, engineering, field support or similar experience.

POSITIONAL COMPETENCIES

• Problem Solving - Applying critical-thinking skills to solve problems by generating, evaluating, and implementing solutions.
• Communication Proficiency – Explains complicated matters simply and takes the initiative to keep other people informed.
• Strategic Thinking - Innovates through analysis of issues and trends and how these link to responsibilities, capabilities, and potential of the organization.
• Competitive - Understands our competition and works to ensure we are leaders in the industry.
• Quality - Maintains strict and consistent commitment to high standards, meeting or exceeding the expectations of the company and our customers.
• Respect - Treats others with respect, courtesy, tact, and friendliness and actively tries to be helpful towards others. Respects other's time and priorities.
  
  

Summary

Job Title: Project Engineer I

Department: Operations

Location: Tracy, CA

Bay Cities is an Equal Opportunity, At Will and E-Verify Employer. We offer an excellent benefit package (health, dental and vision). 100% of employee and 75% of dependent premiums are paid by employer. We also offer Life Insurance, a 401K Plan, vacation and sick leave.