Project Engineer I in Santa Clara, California at Anderson Pacific Engineering Construction, Inc.

This position reports to the Project Manager and is responsible for providing technical engineering and cost information to ensure construction work complies with all project plans, specifications, and engineering standards of Public Works Construction Projects.

Position Responsibilities and Duties:

• Assist Project Manager with job controls to ensure compliance with contract, budget, schedule, forecasting and job costing.
• Interpret design/drawings for craft workers installing material to ensure specifications are followed.
• Research and recommend resolutions to drawing interpretation problems, conflicts, interference, and errors, to verify that all completed work complies with applicable codes, drawing and specifications.
• Prepare and distribute all required documentation records such as status reports, punch lists describing work items to be done, sketches of work already completed, material requirement calculations to supervisor to provide accuracy.
• Provide technical support and direction regarding project material controls including delivery dates, construction schedules and design requirements to ensure additional costs are minimized.
• Prepare drawings and sketches to support construction work, change orders, and estimates to meet changing job requirements.
• Develop job essential data including quantity take-offs, material price lists, labor costs per man hour, and equipment to ensure accurate estimates and bids.
• Comply, understand, and support corporate safety initiatives to ensure a safe work environment.

Education:

• BS degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.

Minimum Skills and Work Experience:

• Zero (0) to three (3) years construction, engineering, field support or similar project experience preferred.
• Intermediate to Advanced computer skills (Microsoft Office Suite, Blue Beam). Experience with Viewpoint Vista, Planera/Microsoft Project/Primavera, Auto CAD, Procore or Vista Team a plus.
• Maintain ability to work in a demanding environment.
• Demonstrated decision making skills.
• Ability to assume responsibility, interface and communicate effectively with others.
• Accuracy at all times.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

To successfully carry out the essential duties of this position, an employee must meet the physical requirements outlined here. The employee is frequently required to talk and hear while carrying out the responsibilities of this position. The worker frequently must stand, walk or site and use a computer. Sometimes the employee needs to reach with their hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to lift or move up to 30 pounds. Close vision and the ability to refocus are two important vision skills for this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Position is based on an active construction site where the employee will be exposed to weather conditions and large construction equipment, must be safety focused.

Compensation and Benefits Snapshot:

Annual Salary Range: $72,000 - $93,496

Anderson Pacific offers a competitive compensation package and benefits for full time employees including 100% employer paid health and dental insurance for the employee and dependents, money purchase pension plan (10% employer contribution, 100% vested from day 1), paid time off, sick time, and vehicle allowance.