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Balfour Beatty plc

Project Engineer

Balfour Beatty plc, La Verne, California, United States, 91750


As an industry leader, Balfour Beatty offers employees a comprehensive benefits package with competitive salaries and more including:Medical, Dental, Vision and Life InsuranceHealth Savings Account401(k) with company matchFlexible Spending Accounts (Dependent & Medical Reimbursement)Vacation TimeSick TimeHolidaysThe primary role of the Project Engineer is to assist the Project Manager and Construction Manager with the planning and daily execution of the construction project. Responsible for maintaining certain aspects of the project schedule as assigned by the Project Manager, by managing the process of submittal approvals, coordinating the timely delivery of materials, maintaining schedules and budgets. The primary office location is in Long Beach, CA and at project site offices as required.Essential Functions:Assists project management by proactively managing the project budget by controlling expenses, verifying subcontractor billings, reviewing, verifying and approving material purchases, identifying work not covered by subcontractor’s scope of work/budget and ensuring the success of office support functions related to the overall cost and scheduled completion.Preconstruction ServicesAssists with the scopes of work, bid package development and help solicit subcontractors and suppliers.Assist with the building permit process.Conduct Field Investigations and provide reports on findings.Project Administration, Coordination and Close-outResponsible for proactive administration of reviewing and processing all submittal data and shop drawings to ensure project schedules are expedited and materials are delivered on time.Conducts preconstruction meetings with subcontractors, assisted by the Project Manager and/or Superintendent.Coordinate with Field management staff on Pre-Task-Planning (PTP).Conduct safety audits.Order temporary and permanent materials and manage material schedules and deliveries.Serves as the onsite quality inspector for assigned trades by verifying subcontractor deliveries meet approved submittal requirements.Attends and participates in meetings with Architect/Engineer and owner representatives, provides information and assists the Project Manager in the preparation of progress reports/meeting minutes.Distributes proposal change documents to subcontractors/suppliers and assists in collecting pricing and/or prepares change proposal requests for internal pricing review.Ensures all clarifications, changes, directives, RFIs, etc., are updated on the “as-built” drawings and are fully coordinated with company supervision and all subcontractor/suppliers.Responsible for assisting with the submitting owner required close-out documents and assisting subcontractors/suppliers in scheduling owner required training and documentation.And other duties as required.Required ExperienceB.S. in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field position. 5 to 10 years of construction experience preferred. Water/Wastewater, Stormwater, or Rail construction experience a plus. Internship(s) or Co-ops with a construction company is desired.Organizes people, tools, and equipment and plan/manage multiple activities to accomplish desired results.Makes decisions under tight deadlines, sometimes with incomplete information.Exhibits commitment to quality by evaluating project-related processes and make necessary changes, using customer input to make improvements, and meeting/exceeding internal and external customer expectations.Acts in a manner of integrity that demonstrates support for the company values and the employees, while maintaining constant focus on meeting/exceeding customer requirements and expectations.Demonstrates proficiency using a personal computer (PC) and company communication tools, such as email, internet, and Microsoft Office products (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook). CAD and Primavera a plus.Salary position: $90K-$110K (depending on experience).About usBalfour Beatty US is an industry-leading provider of general contracting, at-risk construction management and design-build services for public and private sector clients across the nation. Performing heavy civil and vertical construction, our teams build the unique structures and infrastructure that play an important role in how people live, work, learn and play in our communities. Our teammates have an instinctive passion for innovating that is fueled by a relentless curiosity, a drive to employ lean practices and processes and the determination to find a better way. Through Zero Harm, we are challenging the construction industry’s assumptions about safety. We believe that no level of harm should come to anyone as a result of our business.Consistently ranked among the nation’s largest building contractors by Engineering News-Record, our US business is a subsidiary of London-based Balfour Beatty plc (LSE: BBY).Balfour Beatty is an equal opportunity employer that recognizes the value of a diverse workforce. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other criteria protected by federal, state or local law.Accessibility: If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process, please contact Human Resources at:All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.View your Equal Employment Opportunity rights under the law:

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