Project Engineer

Atkinson So. California

Job Description

We are seeking a Project Engineer for Atkinson Construction, a heavy civil subsidiary of Clark Construction. A Project Engineer provides the administrative and technical services that relate to many of the items that ensure the successful completion of a project. These include scheduling, cost accounting, financial reporting, material procurement, subcontract coordination, and general project administration. The Project Engineer may have responsibility for a particular section, temporary design, construction engineering, subcontractors, or other facets of a project.

Responsibilities:

• Actively pursue and engage in safety training to learn and embrace the Atkinson safety culture

• Participate in the TRACK process; attend daily / weekly meetings and field inspections

• Initiate and maintain good, strong working relationships with Atkinson's craft personnel, field inspectors, subcontractor's representatives, vendors, home office support, the project management team, the community, etc.

• Stay ahead of the crew's needs making sure they are efficient in their work

• Prioritize daily tasks by understanding deadlines and material procurement lead times

• Provide prompt, accurate information, notices and requests to agencies, subcontractors, vendors, etc.

• Communicate clearly and concisely in a grammatically correct and unbiased manner

• Investigate issues, ask thoughtful questions, gather input and propose solutions

• Beat the estimated budget

• Pursue self development outside of assigned responsibilities

• Produce safe, efficient construction engineering products

• Track and update quantities timely to ensure accurate budgets, forecasts and reporting

• Perform thorough invoice reviews and pay subcontractors and vendors timely

• Gather and prepare supporting documentation for change orders and requisitions

Qualifications:

• Undergraduate degree in engineering, construction management or related discipline; or similar field or equivalent work experience.

• 3-5 years of relevant experience working on commercial or heavy civil construction projects from start to finish

• High degree of initiative, independence, personal responsibility and integrity

• Willingness to speak up, listen up, ask open ended questions, and learn from others

• Strong interpersonal skills

• Effective oral and written communication skills

• Strong work ethic and ability to work in a fast paced team environment

Atkinson offers a total compensation package that includes base salary, bonus potential, and a comprehensive benefit package that includes health benefits (medical and dental plans), paid time off (vacation, sick and holiday), financial benefits (retirement plan with both match and annual company contribution, life insurance, short and long term disability, and commuter benefits). Additional benefits include fitness reimbursement, healthcare and dependent care pre-tax spending plans, tuition reimbursement, back-up daycare and family support benefits, EAP, work life assistance and a holiday contribution program. Base salaries will be determined by factors such as geographic location, education, skills, experience, and market considerations. For this role the base salary range is $64,200 - $187,200 .

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