Griffith Company

Project Engineer

Griffith Company$75K — $100K *
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent technical training and experience
  • Proficiency in reading Standard Plans and Specs
  • Experience with P6 Schedules and construction software (Blue Beam, Sketch Up, Build2Win)
  • Strong work ethic with excellent time management skills
  • Valid driver's license required
  • First Aid/CPR/AED trained, OSHA 10 and 30 certifications, Certified QSP for SWPPP

Responsibilities

  • Perform project start-up duties and job closeout tasks
  • Coordinate and supervise subcontractors and material suppliers
  • Maintain project documentation and reporting including daily reports and progress payment requests
  • Provide technical support for construction planning and quality control
  • Represent the company in client and project management meetings
  • Track labor costs and manage project schedules
  • Facilitate job site meetings and conduct independent analysis of change orders

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health benefits package
  • Generous performance-based compensation
  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) offering financial benefits from company success
  • Vacation time, sick days, and paid holidays
  • 401K program with potential employer matching
  • Relocation assistance provided for out-of-area candidates
Full Job Description
We are looking for project engineers to join our San Diego Area team. Competitive candidates will be driven, enthusiastic and will want to establish themselves with a stable and growing company. This position offers technical information to the Project Manager to insure work complies with applicable codes, drawings and specifications. The Project Engineer may coordinate change orders, expedite material and job site equipment, assist in the preparation of estimates, and compile data to assist in analyzing project progress.

Essential Functions
  • Perform project start up duties.
  • Coordinate and supervise subcontractors and material suppliers.
  • Maintain document and project controls including preparation of:
  • Daily reports
  • Cost codings
  • Submittals
  • RFI's
  • Time and material requests
  • Progress payment requests
  • Provide technical support in construction planning, quality control, interpretation of design, application of construction methods, resolution and documentation of design conflicts, and constructability reviews to ensure successful job completion.
  • Represent company, project and/or department during client and project management meetings to ensure effective communication.
  • Develop and maintain all job reporting and logs to ensure project compliance.
  • Review and monitor accounts payable, subcontracts and time sheets.
  • Facilitate job site meetings.
  • Track Project Labor Costs and Equipment.
  • Assemble project schedules.
  • Perform job closeout duties.
  • Update daily diary.
  • Perform independent analysis of change orders.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Education
  • Minimum of a Bachelor's degree would be preferred, or equivalent combinations of technical training and related experience.

Specific Job Knowledge, Skills And Ability
  • Must have a strong work ethic and excellent time management skills.
  • Ability to assume responsibility, interface and communicate effectively with others is essential
  • Excellent writing, presentation, and computer skills.
  • First Aid Trained
  • CPR/AED Trained
  • OSHA 10 Trained
  • OSHA 30 Certification
  • Certified QSP for SWPPP
  • Proficiency in reading Standard Plans and Specs
  • Proficiency in Reading P6 Schedules
  • Proficiency in Blue Beam, Sketch Up and Build2Win
  • Must be proficient in material takeoffs
  • Thoroughly understand document controls
  • Must have a valid driver's license
  • Other requirements may apply

Competencies
  • Time Management
  • Ethical Conduct
  • Highly Organized
  • Leadership
  • Problem Solving
  • Results Driven
  • Process Oriented
  • Communication Proficiency (Verbal & Written)

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
  • Frequently required to stand and walk at construction jobsites
  • Frequently required to sit for extended periods of time
  • Must frequently lift and move up to 20 pounds.
  • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Company Benefits Package

In addition to offering a comprehensive benefits package for all employees - including a superior health benefits package - Griffith Company also offers generous performance-based compensation. As part of an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) Corporation, Griffith Company employees have the opportunity to directly and financially benefit from the Company's success. Other benefits include vacation time, sick days, paid holidays, and a 401K program. (Benefits are subject to eligibility requirements)

Annual Salary Range: $75,000 - $100,000.

Relocation assistance will be provided to candidates outside of the local area on a case-by-case basis.

Visit us at: www.griffithcompany.net

About Griffith Company

Griffith Company is a construction company that specializes in heavy civil infrastructure projects, including highways, bridges, and water treatment plants. The company was founded in 1902 and is headquartered in Brea, California. Griffith Company has completed many high-profile projects in California, including the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge and the Los Angeles Metro Rail. The company is known for its commitment to safety and sustainability, and has won numerous awards for its work. Griffith Company is a family-owned business that is now in its fourth generation of leadership.
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