Project Engineer I

KWH Constructors Ltd

$105K — $120K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of construction experience, ideally in structural steel installation.
  • Preferred experience in Steel Bridge and Industrial construction.
  • Degree in Civil or Construction Engineering required.
  • PE designation preferred; EIT registration required.
  • Familiarity with HeavyJob, HeavyBid, and Autodesk Construction Cloud Build is a plus.
  • Knowledge of crane operations, rigging, construction techniques, and project standards.
  • Site experience with structural ironworker trade preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Assist in overseeing steel erection activities alongside project managers and field engineers.
  • Meet daily with field teams to confirm material and resource availability for production tasks.
  • Analyze shop drawings and specifications to ensure quality compliance throughout the project.
  • Identify risks related to production and budgets and provide technical input for project planning.
  • Track project performance by evaluating daily production and budget forecasts.
  • Notify team of significant changes and suggest solutions for management's consideration.
  • Manage project financial reporting by accurately inputting project costs and quantity controls.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive healthcare package including medical, dental, and vision.
  • Self-directed 401(k) contributions paid by the company.
  • Generous vacation policy with 2-3 weeks of vacation per year plus prior industry credit.
  • 10 paid sick days annually and 13 paid holidays.
  • Support for obtaining Professional Engineer and Structural Engineer designations.
Full Job Description
Job Type

Full-time

Description

We are looking for a Project Engineer Level 1 to join our team.

Location: San Francisco, CA area.

Responsibilities:
  • Assist in overseeing steel erection activities working with the Project Manager(s), Field Engineers, General Superintendent, Superintendent, General Foreperson, and Foreperson.
  • Meet daily with Field Engineers and Field Supervision to review production schedule and confirm all materials, equipment, and resources are readily available for production to maintain schedule and within budget.
  • Collect, coordinate, and analyze shop drawings, design specifications, material requirements, and project data through the duration of the project to ensure quality and contract specification compliance.
  • Provide technical input for project work plan and scheduling. Identify risk elements of production, materials, equipment, or process that could negatively impact the budget or schedule.
  • Evaluate daily production, schedule, and budget projections to accurately track project performance. Document daily activities in HeavyJob and Autodesk Construction Cloud Build.
  • Notify team members and manager of any significant schedule changes and recommend solutions for management consideration.
  • Provide accurate project quantity input and controls using assigned project cost coding to ensure project financials are accurately reported. Manage cost coding with Company finance and accounting teams regarding employee time, materials, equipment, and Subcontractor needs.
  • Recommend field material and asset purchases.
  • Review project specifications for quality assurance at the beginning of work, during the project work, and after work completes. Initiate and manage appropriate certificates, inspections, and other documentation regarding construction production on the project site.
  • Assist construction crews and engineering leaders to plan field layout on the project site.
  • Create project budgets from estimates.
  • Complete weekly project cost reports.
  • Complete monthly project cost and forecast reports.
  • Assist the estimating team with project schedules and provide technical input as needed. Review structural steel erection estimates and proposals as required.
  • Assist in the development of design drawings and provides technical input, as needed.
  • Reconcile job close-out checklist with owner representative and field crews at the end of the project.
  • Maintain knowledge of Company values and strategic plan.
  • Ensure project and Company safety standards and environmental programs are adhered to.
  • Maintain current contacts, and development new contacts, in the construction industry with a view to sourcing new steel erection opportunities in California and other US markets.
  • Be an ambassador of the Company both internally and externally while liaising with Clients, Owners, and Unions.

Physical Demands / Work Environment:
  • Work is performed in a combination standard office, field office, construction site, and hybrid / home environment. KWH is willing to work with all employees on a work environment that allows them to excel. However, as a Project Engineer Level 1, extensive time will be spent at field offices and construction sites.
  • Subject to standing, walking, bending, reaching, stooping, and lifting of objects up to 75 pounds; may occasionally be exposed to dangerous machinery, extreme weather conditions, physical harm, hazardous chemicals, and extreme noise when conducting site visits and working in the field.
  • KWH promotes a safe and healthy work environment and provides appropriate safety and equipment training for all personnel as required.

What We Offer:
  • Competitive compensation package including vacation and paid sick leave.
  • Comprehensive benefit package including medical / extended health care, dental, and vision.
  • Self-directed company paid 401(k) contributions.
  • Salary based on experience - $105,000-$120,000 depending on experience and location.
  • 2 to 3 weeks of vacation per year, with credit for prior industry experience.
  • 10 paid sick days per year.
  • 13 paid holidays per year.
  • Support in obtaining a Professional Engineer and Structural Engineer designation.

Job Type: Full-time, exempt.

Please, no unsolicited resumes or phone inquiries from agencies, thank you.

Requirements

  • 5-7 years of construction experience, preferably including structural steel installation.
  • Steel Bridge and Industrial construction experience is preferred.
  • Degree in Civil or Construction Engineering is required.
  • PE designation is preferred; EIT registration is required.
  • Experience with HeavyJob, HeavyBid, and or Autodesk Construction Cloud Build is advantageous.
  • Knowledge of crane / lifting operations and rigging, construction equipment and techniques, review of drawings and specifications, building materials, and applicable project standards.
  • Site experience working with the structural ironworker trade is preferred.
  • Ability to assume responsibility and interface and communicate effectively with others.
  • Must be eligible to work in the US. Eligibility to work in Canada would be advantageous.


Salary Description

$105,000-$120,000 per year

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