Project Engineer – Water/Wastewater Construction

Locations: San Francisco Bay Area or Sacramento, California
Salary: $80,000 - $120,000

Our client is an established construction contractor specializing in general contracting and self-performed subcontracting for complex water, wastewater and infrastructure projects. The company has a strong presence throughout California and a travelling federal team delivering projects across the United States. They are seeking Project Engineers to support current and upcoming opportunities across the Bay Area and Sacramento regions.

Must Haves

Project Engineer, Field Engineer or construction coordination experience with a general or specialty contractor.
Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications and contract documents.
Experience managing RFIs, submittals, procurement logs, meeting minutes and project documentation.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
Clear communication skills and the ability to coordinate with field teams, subcontractors, suppliers and project stakeholders.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and construction management software.
Ability to work from project sites across the Bay Area or Sacramento region.

Nice to Haves

Water or wastewater construction experience.
Experience with treatment plants, pump stations, process piping or municipal infrastructure.
Background supporting self-performed civil, concrete, mechanical or piping work.
Experience on public works, municipal, state or federal projects.
Familiarity with Procore, Bluebeam, Primavera P6 or similar software.
Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related degree.
Previous internship or co-op experience with a construction contractor.

Responsibilities

Support Project Managers and Superintendents with the planning and execution of water, wastewater and infrastructure projects.
Prepare, track and distribute RFIs, submittals, change documentation and other project records.
Review drawings, specifications and submittals to identify conflicts, missing information and constructability concerns.
Coordinate with subcontractors, suppliers and internal teams to maintain project schedules and resolve outstanding issues.
Assist with procurement by tracking material releases, equipment deliveries and long-lead items.
Maintain project logs, meeting minutes, correspondence, daily reports and document-control systems.
Assist with quantity takeoffs, cost tracking, forecasting and change-order preparation.
Support the development of project schedules, short-term look-ahead plans and progress updates.
Coordinate inspections, testing and quality-control documentation.
Work closely with field leadership to ensure crews have current drawings, approved submittals, materials and required information.
Participate in owner, engineer, subcontractor and internal project meetings.
Help monitor subcontractor performance, manpower, progress and compliance with project requirements.
Support project safety, quality and environmental programs.
Assist with commissioning, startup, punch-list completion, closeout documentation and final turnover.
Build knowledge of water and wastewater construction while developing toward increased project management responsibility.

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