Project Engineer (San Diego Area)

Griffith Company • Full-time • San Diego, CA • $65k - $95k / year • 3w ago

At Griffith Company, we recognize that people are our most valuable resource. We nurture that resource by fostering a work environment that encourages communication, respect and recognition. In this environment, Griffith Company employees flourish, taking their careers to new levels. In addition to offering a 120+ year history of quality, safety and excellence, Griffith Company has a dynamic, exciting and supportive culture where opportunity for growth abounds.

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: $68,640 - $98,000.

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

Visit us at: www.griffithcompany.net

Griffith Company is an equal opportunity employer and an employee-owned company.

Important Notice to Staffing Agencies/Recruiting Firms

Griffith Company will not accept unsolicited resumes from any sources other than directly from a candidate, Griffith Company employee or any of our external recruiting partners whom we already have an executed written agreement with. Any unsolicited resumes sent to any of the following will be considered Griffith Company property: Griffith Company mailing address, fax machine or email address; Griffith Company employees; or to Griffith Company's applicant/candidate database. Griffith Company will NOT pay a fee for any candidate placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. Griffith Company will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees. Agencies must obtain advance written approval from Griffith Company’s Human Resources team to submit resumes, and then only in conjunction with a valid fully-executed contract for service and in response to a specific job opening. Griffith Company will not pay a fee to any Agency that does not have such agreement in place. Agency agreements will only be valid if in writing and signed by Griffith Company’s CEO, Executive Vice President or Human Resources Director. No other Griffith Company employee is authorized to bind Griffith Company to any agreement regarding the placement of candidates by Agencies.

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