PROJECT ENGINEER 1

Job Title:

Project Engineer I

Job Category:

Associate

Department:

Operations

FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt

Location:

Concord, CA or Remote Office

Travel Required:

Yes

Level/Salary Range:

Market Based

Position Type:

Full-Time

HR Contact:

Julie Lomeli

Date Posted:

Feb 14, 2022

Reports To:

Chief Estimator, PM, PE II / PE

III

Job Title(s) Supervised:

N/A

• Adheres to Bay Cities Paving & Grading, Inc. policies and procedures.
• Acts as role model within and outside the company.
• Performs duties as workload necessitates.
• Maintains a positive and respectful attitude.
• Communicates regularly with supervisors about departmental issues.
• Demonstrates flexible and efficient time management and ability to prioritize workload.
• Accomplishes all tasks as appropriate in a timely manner. 

The Project Engineer I is a part of the overall engineering team that supports the Project Managers and Estimators in all operational and bidding aspects of a construction project. Upon commencement at Bay Cities, a PE1 will spend 6 months to 1 year in the estimating department. At the sole discretion of the Chief Estimator, when a PE1 has mastered all training as an Estimating Engineer, they will be assigned to a Project Management team. 

Estimating Engineer:

• Assist estimators by quantifying elements of construction using PDF plans, 2D CAD files, and 3D models including.   
• Scopes of work (not limited to) to quantify typically include:
  • Demolition,
  • Mass earthworks
  • Roadways
  • Highways,
  • Airports / BART Stations
  • School Facilities Site Work
  • Underground Utilities
• Assist estimators preparing for bid closings – Preparing PDF Sheets Assist estimators in bid closing – running bids and comparing quotes.
• Capable of generating earthwork volumes using PDF plans, or 3D models. Able to calculate earthwork volumes using Average End Area volume methods. 
• Using Microsoft Excel to create spreadsheets that can calculate, compare, and summarize quantities of construction materials.
• Review contract documents, including drawings, and specifications.
• Ability to understand the scope of work, project constraints, construction tolerances, and different material types.
• Complete takeoffs utilizing partially complete or in progress design documents. Be able to conceptually visualize the general intent on incomplete drawings (advanced).
• Maintain organized records, working drawings, and take off summaries.
• Identify missing design elements or an overlap in work areas with other disciplines.
• Create exhibits for review purposes showing take off assumptions and communicating to others what has been included or excluded from quantity take off.
• Coordinate with other takeoff personnel working together to facilitate the takeoff off and quantity comparison of a project's construction components in a timely manner. Ability to stay on schedule and gauge the level of effort required to complete the task(s) at hand.
• Be working to adapt, learn and apply lessons learned to ensure the success of the team 

• Conform plans and specifications.
• Distribute and update project plans / specifications to project team and subcontractors. *See training manual
• Perform material takeoffs using company takeoff software
• Deliver public bid proposals
• Attend Project Engineer training classes
• Work with Area and Project Superintendents to track material needs and availability for all projects.
• Place advance order for materials.
• Perform material takeoffs on project plans utilizing Bluebeam or manually by hand.
• Review, prepare, submit, and track submittals for projects assigned to your Project Management team. This includes suppliers and subcontractor submittals. *See training manual
• Assist in the coordination and scheduling of subcontractors and other forces.
• Create new extra work cost codes and send to Project Manager / Contract Admin for implementation. Inform field of new cost code. *See training manual
• Review & monitor HCSS timecards created in the field for timely submission. *See training manual Attend construction site meetings or pre-construction meetings. Document / scribe meeting minutes.
• Create and distribute traffic control plans.
• Administrative support for remote offices (answering phones, scanning documents, filing, ordering supplies, processing mail, etc.)
• Visit jobsite with Foreman, Superintendent or PE2 to acquire a better understanding of field activities and interact with field personnel and inspectors.
• Gather, track and review field material / trucking tags. *See training manual
• Storm Water Prevention Pollution Plan training *discuss with Project Manager on class schedule Prepare weekly lane closure requests for review by PE2 or above.
• Assist Superintendent/Foreman in laying out on-site USA markings. Process form for calling in USA Markings.
• Assist in preparing look ahead schedules, including notification for subs, trucking and material suppliers
• Attend training sessions per BCPG Training Matrix.
• Attend recruiting job fairs / information sessions.

• Complete PE1 BCPG Training Matrix requirements
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Masters standard processes for using HeavyJobs and HCSS Plans and demonstrates ability to apply consistently to day-to-day tasks.
• Masters standard processes for using Spectrum and demonstrates ability to apply consistently to dayt o-day tasks.
• Training on how to read & comprehend blueprints and specifications
• Broad knowledge of project management to successfully meet financial and budget target
• Demonstrates relationship management skills and the ability to develop into a team leader.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to drive. 

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration, or related field preferred, or equivalent combinations of technical training and related experience.
• 0-2 years construction estimating support, engineering, field support or similar experience.

• Problem Solving - Applying critical-thinking skills to solve problems by generating, evaluating, and implementing solutions
• Communication Proficiency – Explains complicated matters simply and takes the initiative to keep other people informed
• Leadership - Provides clear instruction and expectations and sets a positive example
• Strategic Thinking - Innovates through analysis of issues and trends and how these link to responsibilities, capabilities, and potential of the organization
• Competitive - Understands our competition and works to ensure we are leaders in the industry
• Quality - Maintains strict and consistent commitment to high standards, meeting or exceeding the expectations of the company and our customers
• Respect - Treats others with respect, courtesy, tact, and friendliness and actively tries to be helpful towards others. Respects other's time and priorities.

The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This job operates in a professional office environment and at a construction site where duties will be performed outdoors.  This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as filing cabinets, copy machines, computers, cell phones, laptops, and tablets. On occasion, while performing the duties of this Job, the employee could be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; outside weather conditions; extreme cold and extreme heat. The employee is occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock and risk of vibration. 

The position requires sedentary work, including exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time with no adverse environmental exposure.  The position also includes the following physical requirements:

• The employee is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading; visual inspection involving small defects, small parts, and/or operation of machines (including inspection); using measurement devices; and/or assembly or fabrication parts at distances close to the eyes.
• Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling and walking, standing, or crouching on narrow, slippery, or erratically moving surfaces. This factor is important if the amount of balancing exceeds that needed for ordinary locomotion and maintenance of body equilibrium.
• Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires full motion of the lower extremities and back muscles.
• This position involves work at a construction site where duties will be performed both indoors and
• Overtime may be required to meet project deadlines
• Nighttime work may be required.
• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and other business machines
• While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand and walk
• Use hands to finger, handle, or feel
• Reach with hands and arms
• Climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• Talk and listen
• The employee is occasionally required to sit
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.