Senior Project Engineer (Structures Division)

Overview

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.

Position

Senior Project Engineer – Structures Division. This on-site role supports the Division's work in the San Diego area. The person in this position would plan, monitor, and supervise on-site construction engineering activities for a project, maintaining liaison with the owner regarding project progress and changes; ensures project engineering activities comply with company and owner requirements, providing interpretation of design and application of construction methods. Competitive candidates will have experience on structures projects.

Essential Functions

• Analyze and price out change orders.
• Assist with the management of job controls to ensure compliance with contract, budget, schedule, forecasting and job costing.
• Assist in the development and maintenance of project schedules.
• Manage project engineering assignments to ensure work is completed on time and under budget.
• Develop, implement and administer project engineering procedures and other work controlling documents to ensure clarification of roles.
• Supervise, direct, and mentor project engineering staff to ensure individual development and that project standards are met.
• Directs and coordinates activities of field personnel to ensure project progresses on schedule and within prescribed budget.
• Reviews status reports prepared by project management and modifies schedules or plans as required.
• Obtain and utilize the most skilled and appropriate workers for each task.
• Coordinate multi-phases and tasks of construction including the management and scheduling of subcontractors, vendors and suppliers as well as any self-performed work.
• Provide support to Project Manager.
• Reviews project proposal or plan to determine time frame, funding limitations, and procedures for accomplishing project.
• Participates in the preparation of project reports for management and owners.
• Confers with project personnel to provide technical advice and to resolve problems.
• Prepare the weekly project schedule.
• Prepare CPM monthly updates.
• Maintain project budgets.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree preferred, or equivalent combinations of technical training and related experience.

Specific Job Knowledge, Skills And Ability

• Strong work ethic and excellent time management skills.
• Ability to assume responsibility, interface and communicate effectively with others.
• Excellent writing, presentation, and computer skills.
• First Aid Trained; CPR/AED Trained; OSHA 10 and OSHA 30 Certifications.
• Certified QSP for SWPPP.
• Understanding of critical path and tracking delays.
• Proficient in Build2Win, SketchUp and Bluebeam.
• Must work in Estimating department for a minimum of 4 additional months.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Other requirements may apply.

Competencies

• Time Management
• Leadership
• Problem Solving/Analysis
• Financial Management
• Results Driven
• Process Oriented
• Communication Proficiency

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 job sites.
• Frequently required to sit for extended periods of time.
• Must frequently lift and move up to 20 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Company Benefits Package

Griffith Company offers a comprehensive benefits package for all employees, including a superior health benefits package, and a performance-based compensation structure. As part of an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) Corporation, Griffith Company employees have the opportunity to directly 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: $92,000 - $115,000. Relocation assistance will be provided to candidates outside of the local area on a case-by-case basis.

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