Project Engineer I

Job Type

Full-time

Description

KWH Constructors, Inc. is a privately owned, growing steel erector with a construction engineering subsidiary (Somerset Construction Engineering). We are looking for a Project Engineer Level 1 to join our team. KWH is committed to attracting, developing, and retaining the best talent in the industry. KWH offers a competitive salary and benefits, plus the opportunity to help KWH grow into an industry leading steel erector in the US.

Incorporated in Canada and the United States, KWH Constructors is a full service, turn-key construction company specializing in all erection-oriented projects. We are an engineered erector and installer of bridges, machinery, heavy equipment, and complex steel structures. When it comes to the challenging field of structural steel erection, KWH offers superior standards of performance and workmanship by a highly experienced team. From our structural engineers to our construction superintendents and field supervisors, the KWH team knows construction from start to finish. KWH uses innovative methods to complete jobs to the highest standards, in terms of quality, safety, cost efficiency, and environmental friendliness.

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 :

What We Offer :

Job Type : Full-time, exempt.

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

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

Requirements

Salary Description

105,000-$120,000 per year

Salary : $105,000 - $120,000