Project Engineer (Construction)

Project Engineer (Construction)

Title: Project Engineer

Reports To: Senior Project Manager/Project Manager

Direct Reports: None

FLSA Status: Exempt

Job Overview

Southern California-based commercial construction & development company Howard CDM is seeking a reliable and team-oriented Project Engineer to join our growing firm. This is a great opportunity for a career-minded person who would enjoy working in a fun and fast-paced environment for a company with a track record of upskilling and promoting its employees.

As a Project Engineer at Howard CDM, you will have the opportunity to work on exciting projects in a variety of market sectors. The Project Engineer will be responsible for evaluation of submittals and RFI’s to support construction activities and resolution of design and field issues. The Project Engineer will assist the Project Manager with interacting with subcontractors, field supervisors, owner representatives and architects to ensure quality and timely completion of the project.

Project Engineering

• Work in conjunction with the coordination teams, management teams and field staff
• General Contract and Subcontract administration
• Construction scheduling
• Material and equipment procurement and expediting
• Shop drawing and submittal review and coordination
• Project cost review, reporting, updating and accounting
• Creation of RFI documents as needed
• Create and maintain project meeting minutes and log
• Review and negotiate change proposal pricing
• Change order documentation and associated cost reporting and maintenance
• Research and suggest options on construction means, methods and equipment
• Assist the Project Manager and Superintendent in the development and management of projects through additional tasks as needed
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• A combination of a bachelor’s degree (preferably in Construction Management, Building Construction, or related field) and 3+ years’ experience as a Project Engineer at a GC or 5+ years of experience as a Project Engineer at a GC.
• Strong technical and administrative skills along with the ability to be organized
• Multi-tasking skills and the ability to coordinate work on several facets of a project
• Superior written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook), Microsoft Project, Procore, Bluebeam, Sage300CRE, and other project-related software
• Valid California Driver’s License and Driver’s Record suitable to company insurance policy
• Excellent time management & organization skills

Logistics & Benefits

• Full-Time, 8am-5pm
• Onsite in Bellflower, Travel to Worksites as needed
• $75,000 - $85,000
• Auto and Phone reimbursements if applicable
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401K with Company Matching
• PTO
• Section 125 Plan and Flex Spending Accounts

How We Determine What We Pay
Howard CDM determines pay for positions using local, national, and industry-specific survey data. We evaluate external equity and the cost of labor/prevailing wage index in the relative marketplace for jobs directly comparable to jobs within our company. Our posted salary range is based on national data and may be refined for a candidate's region/town/cost of living.

For new hires, we strive to make competitive offers allowing the new employee room for future growth. Salaries will be based on the applicant’s location, level of experience, education, and specialized knowledge and skills. Additionally, we consider the external market rate, the amount we have budgeted internally, and internal equity within the company for the same position. An employee/candidate with a stronger skill set will receive higher pay.

Howard CDM is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Howard CDM is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

All offers of employment at Howard CDM are contingent upon clear results of a thorough background check, drug screen, and your ability to provide proof of eligibility to work in the US.

Employment with Howard CDM is at will. This means your employment is for an indefinite period of time and it is subject to termination by you or Howard CDM, with or without cause, with or without notice, and at any time. Nothing in this policy or any other policy of Howard CDM shall be interpreted to be in conflict with or to eliminate or modify in any way, the at-will employment status of Howard CDM employees.