We are looking for a Project Engineer with 2-3 years of experience in heavy commercial electrical construction. The ideal candidate will have experience with commercial projects such as hotels, condos, stadiums, etc., each with budgets of $5M+
This role requires excellent coordination skills to act as a liaison between the field and the office and to assist the Project Manager in delivering successful projects.
Locations:
Malibu, CA
China Lake, CA
Saugus Water plant, North of LA
Duties & Scope:
- Close support of senior project management team.
- Develop project teams while delivering quality output, meeting customer expectations, managing to scope, delivering on time, and delivering within budget.
- Develop and support project management techniques and schedule goals, procurement and contractual requirements, personnel assignments, and capacity planning.
- Evaluate and continually improve the systems and processes used by the department to effectively meet customer requirements and profitability goals with an emphasis on strong internal unit tracking methods.
- Manage, mentor, and develop colleagues.
- Ensure schedule requirements are met. Readily adjust priorities and milestones based upon changing customer needs, resource availability, and job requirements.
- Interact with the customer to validate expectations are understood and met before, during, and after project completion.
- Provide close support and oversight for third-party construction firms and subcontractors.
- Manage project review process with particular emphasis on financial forecasting.
- Ensure high-quality engineering, studies, and Helix project delivery.
- Proactively and systematically communicate challenges, risks, and successes.
- Oversee monthly invoicing process per project terms and negotiate appropriate change orders.
- Coordination with Site Superintendent(s) to understand and assess installation methods, labor needs, and manpower forecasts.
- Close support and oversight on adherence to the Quality Control process.
- Close support to ensure that all downstream team members are meeting deadlines on assigned tasks.
Qualifications:
- Minimum 2-3 years of project engineer experience in heavy commercial/private electrical construction (Budgets $5M+).
- Understand engineering in electric power.
- Field experience coordinating with construction management.
- Extensive knowledge of project scheduling, bids, take-offs, change orders and contracts.
- Demonstrated ability to develop relationships and assist in winning projects.
- Demonstrated ability to closely support the running of a profitable portfolio.
- Exceptional initiative, execution, and communication skills, both oral and written.
- Exceptional analytical, motivational, and leadership skills.
- Electrical Engineering or Construction Management degrees are strongly preferred.
- Journeyman or Master Electrician's license a plus.
The starting annual base pay for this role is between USD 75,000 and $80,000. Housing allowance included. The actual base is dependent upon many factors, such as: location, training, transferable skills, work experience, business needs and market demands. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. The role may also be eligible for vehicle allowance plan, bonus and benefits.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $75,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Compensation package:
Experience level:
Experience:
- Electrical construction: 3 years (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Los Angeles, CA (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Los Angeles, CA: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person