Project Engineer

Company Overview: West Valley Construction Co. Inc. is a leading underground utility construction firm, steadfast in our commitment to high-quality infrastructure design and project deliverables through a safety-first culture. We specialize in the installation, maintenance, and 24/7 emergency response of essential utilities such as water, power, gas, telecommunications, sewer, and storm. We take pride in being an employee-owned company. We firmly believe that every team member contributes significantly to our ongoing success and growth. Demonstrating our commitment, we've implemented an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) that allows our employees to directly share in the company's achievements. Headquartered in Campbell, CA, West Valley Construction Co. Inc. operates from strategically located facilities in Bakersfield, Campbell, Chico, Concord, Fresno, Hayward, Redwood City, Sacramento, Salinas, Stockton, and Visalia. We are actively seeking talented individuals who value safety and ownership to be part of our dynamic team.

We are looking for a Project Engineer to join our Bakersfield, CA Team!

Job Summary: The Project Engineer is responsible for assisting the Project Manager with all aspects of an assigned project from beginning to completion including planning, logistics, tracking, billing, and close-out.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Below is a compilation of primary job duties and responsibilities for this role, supplemented by certain supportive tasks. This list is not exhaustive, and additional duties and responsibilities may be assigned as required. Moreover, management reserves the right to make modifications to this job description as deemed necessary.

• Contribute to timely, effective bid proposals or project budgets by assisting the Project Manager in plan review, conducting job walks, attending pre-bid meetings, preparing take-offs, obtaining pricing from vendors/subcontractors.

• Assist with entering data into estimating software.

• Manage projects assigned from beginning through completion including attending pre-construction meetings; coordinating work schedule with customers, municipalities, and the public.

• Obtaining and reviewing required permits, completing and submitting traffic control plans.

• Assist in assigning experienced foremen, crew, and owned equipment to projects.

• Scheduling vendors/subcontractors and ordering materials/equipment as needed.

• Provide daily project documentation by ensuring all field logs, photos/videos, and production reports are complete and accurate.

• Contribute to accurate payroll records and customer billings by processing daily crew time logs and vendor/subcontractor tags.

• Contribute to effective implementation of WVCC's safety program by monitoring and reporting safety compliance in the field.

• Contribute to timely, accurate handling of all personnel issues by providing written documentation to the Project Manager of personnel issues that arise (performance, safety violations, accidents, behavioral issues, etc.).

• Contribute to compliance with all WVCC personnel policies and procedures.

• Participate in monthly job revenue estimate updates with the Division Manager.

• Assist the Project Manager in providing oversight on all projects assigned by visiting job sites on a regular basis, and working closely with the Superintendent and Foreman to be up-to-date with all job site activities.

• Update and maintain as-builts as needed.

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date job files for all assigned projects.

Qualifications:

• Education/Experience: Bachelor of Science in Construction Management or similar degree preferred; or a combination in education and experience.

• Certificates/Licenses: valid CA driver's license in good standings (must be 18 years of age or older to operate a company vehicle).

• Computer Skills: computer knowledge in Microsoft Office programs.

• Interpersonal Skills: ability to interface with a variety of people including clients, employees, managers, agencies, and the general public.

• Leadership: proactively cultivating leadership abilities through a willingness to receive constructive feedback and demonstrate coachability.

• Mathematical Skills: ability to calculate footages and material quantities. Ability to transition into an estimating role periodically, focusing on data entry/takeoffs.

• Organization and Planning: ability to read and interpret specifications and improvement plans. Ability to manage individual priorities, work activities, and manage multiple projects at any given time.

• Problem Solving: ability to use a systematic approach to solve problems and evaluate alternative solutions.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to read, write, speak, and comprehend English.

• Hearing adequate to perform job duties in person.

• Able to communicate clearly in person and over the telephone.

• Visual acuity adequate to perform job duties and respond to dangerous situations.

• Frequent bending, reaching, standing, walking, squatting, sitting, pushing, and pulling.

• Manual dexterity to operate a keyboard and other electronic devices. Repetitive motions that include the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.

• Able to safely ascend or descend step ladders, stairs, ramps, etc.

• Adjust or move objects up to 20 pounds in all directions without assistance.

• May work in areas where hazardous substances are present.

• Must be willing and able to operate a company vehicle.

• Able to safely ascend and descend ladders, stairs, ramps, and scaffolds.

• Able to work in confined spaces and in proximity to loud equipment.

• Able to position one-self in confined spaces such as trenches, pits, manholes, and tunnels.

• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.

• Able to move safely over uneven terrain or in confined spaces.

• Able to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) throughout the shift.

• Able to work in the sun, heat, wet, dry, dirty, and dusty conditions.

Salary:

• $65,000/year - $90,000/year

Benefits:

• Opportunity to be an owner in the company through the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), and Stock Purchase Plan (SPP) with discounted price.

• Annual performance bonus opportunities.

• Vacation, and paid sick leave.

• 5 group health insurance plans: 2 with HSAs; company pays 95% of employee premium and 85% of dependent premium for Blue Shield Plans, and 95% of the premium for employee and dependents for Kaiser Plans.

If you are selected for employment with WVCC, you will be required to provide documentation that verifies your legal right to work in the U.S. Please note , we are unable to sponsor or assume sponsorships for work authorization at this time.

CCPA Notice and Privacy Policy:

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