Project Engineer

Shimmick is seeking a higly talented Project Engineer to be based in Santa Cruz, CA. As a Project Engineer, you will provide project engineering and project management services in the field in utilities/mechanical, civil and structural work related to construction of the Murray Street Bridge Seismic Retrofit project in Santa Cruz, California.

Project details: https://www.shimmick.com/portfolio/murray-street-bridge-seismic-retrofit-barrier-rail-project/

At Shimmick, we are problem solvers. Creative thinkers. Innovators. We approach each project with fresh ideas and big thinking in pursuit of better answers, better outcomes, and better experiences for our clients. We are resourceful, nimble and resilient. We work hard together—and with our clients—to deliver high-quality projects that are on time, on budget and beyond expectations.

The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to the following:

• Assigned to a field construction organization in a general or single discipline position. Assist in overseeing activities of construction crafts/trades within an assigned area of responsibility.
• Receives continual supervision and direction in the performance of assigned responsibility.
• Receives technical and operational direction from the assigned Superintendent or Project Manager.
• Assists with the planning and coordination of sub-contractor activities within the area of responsibility.
• Monitor’s subcontractor personnel to ensure adherence with project plans and promotes quality control of all installations.
• Reviews manpower, material, equipment requirements with others as designated by supervising superintendent.
• Enforces policies, procedures and related work rules as established by Field Management.
• Assists with compliance of safety program that creates a safe and health work environment through the job site and adheres to OSHA safety and record keeping requirements.
• Ensures safety standards and requirements are adhered to by crafts/trades, laborers and others when in the assigned operational area as well as ensure tools and equipment are in safe condition and operated safely.
• Prepares reports, as required, and keeps supervisors informed on progress of overall assigned activities.
• Under guidance of Superintendent or Project Manager, monitors work performance and of subcontractors to ensure project plans and schedules are followed.
• This includes, but is not limited to, reviewing construction methods, schedules, manning charts, material and equipment requirements, etc...
• Ensures compliance with all internal and external record keeping requirements, with particular emphasis on accurate, properly coded timecards and accurately codes, fully priced material delivery tickets.
• Uses current construction management system to perform record-keeping tasks including, composing daily diaries, maintaining project logs and retrieving RFIs, submittal logs and agreements.
• Provides assistance to assigned contractors in scheduling issues.
• Monitors the project pre-plan which includes a CPM schedule, work sequences, manpower utilization, material handling and storage requirements and equipment use.
• When requested, interfaces with client, architect and design professionals to ensure compliance to design intent and client satisfaction.
• Contribute to building good communications between field management, project management, estimating, procurement, suppliers, vendors, and specialty contractors to ensure construction complies with plans, specifications and company quality standards and that the project is completed on time and within budget.
• Responsible for continuously expanding and updating professional knowledge and honing training skills in order to enhance individual and team innovation and productivity.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelors Degree or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education + 6 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in heavy civil bridge construction projects.
• Understanding of heavy civil construction methods, means, and materials.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to interpret plans, specifications, and technical documents.
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations and safety standards.
• Effective leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work in outdoor and high-paced field environments.

Additional Information:

• Qualified applicants who are offered a position must pass a pre-employment substance abuse test.
• This position does not include sponsorship for United States work authorization.
   

The salary range for this position is between $123,000 - $150,000 per year depending on experience and/or education.

Shimmick's comprehensive benefits plan includes medical - including a NO-COST option, dental, and vision coverage; as well as options to participate in an FSA or HSA. The Company also provides employer paid STD, LTD, basic life and AD&D, and an Employee Assistance Program. Additional voluntary benefit offerings include pet insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness insurance, legal and identity theft protection.

These benefits are available to all employees working more than 20 hours per week. Employees working less than 20 hours per week are eligible for medical, dental and vision coverage as well as EAP services.

NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:
Please note that Shimmick does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement,  Shimmick will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, Shimmick explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Shimmick.
 
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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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