ZipRecruiter is hiring: Construction Engineer in San Francisco

Overview

Job Description

Our esteemed client is a well-established engineering consulting firm based in the vibrant San Francisco Bay Area and has retained our services to identify an Construction Engineer for a highly visible, long-term project based in San Francisco. With 23 successful years in business, this company provides civil engineering, environmental, and water resources engineering services along with construction management throughout California. This full-time Construction Engineer position will be an integral team member to support the success of the multi-year Harrison/Treat Box Sewer Project.

What sets this opportunity apart is the company's dedication to the growth and development of its employees. They firmly believe in work/life balance, lifelong learning, actively support those pursuing professional licensure and certifications, and are committed to building progressive long-term careers. Their commitment to providing exemplary services to their impressive list of clients is the reason for their repeat business and tenure. With multi-year projects already in progress with various organizations across California, the firm has secured a promising trajectory well into 2033 and beyond.

NOTE: This is an onsite position in San Francisco. The client is not considering relocation options at this time.

What You Will Do

• Coordinate between consultants, external agencies, contractors, property owners and other utility services for assigned projects
• Coordinate, review and assess contract submittals
• Review and process construction for project design submittals and ensure forms as per existing standards
• Administer contractor’s work and ensure compliance with submitted contract documents
• Inspect work sites, monitor project budget and schedule and check project plans and drawings to verify authenticity of office plans
• Analyze and recommend changes to contracts and prepare necessary amendments in contract documents
• Manage and submit all reviewed contract documents to contract administrators for further approval
• Prepare correspondence and documents related to assigned projects
• Aid project manager and supervise office engineering construction
• Perform inspection and prepare documents for entire contract work projects
• Ensure all contract works are in compliance with contract documents
• Prepare project records with details such as field progress, field conditions, equipment use and corrective actions
• Prepare monthly reports on progress of assigned project with assistance of schedules, cost spreadsheets and perform analysis on same
• Ensure bid packets contain relevant engineering drawings, designs, and specifications for the bid document

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (civil, mechanical or electrical) or related field
• 5 years minimum experience in providing office engineering, construction engineer, field engineering, and/or engineering design services for utility infrastructure construction projects
• Understanding of construction scheduling utilizing Primavera; Unifier experience is a plus
• Demonstrated experience providing office engineering services within the last 10 years for at least one single, completed, and verifiable utility infrastructure construction project valued at $10,000,000 or more
• Demonstrated experience in understanding and interpreting plans and specifications and in construction contract administration of submittals and RFIs
• At least three years of recent experience using CM software systems
• Experience with water pipelines, utilities, site utilities, construction management, sewers, water conveyance and water resources
• Ability to manage multiple projects using established controls and procedures and provide job site leadership in scheduling, safety, quality, and coordination with designers
• Working knowledge of applicable codes, standards, and materials
• Proficient with Microsoft Office including Outlook, Word, and Excel
• Working knowledge of state and federal safety and environmental guidelines and regulations
• Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
• Knowledge of RFIs and contract documentation
• Able to multi-task and handle numerous concurrent requests and projects
• Drive for executing and exceeding the client’s expectations

Compensation

$162,240 base salary (prevailing wage) + Bonus Opportunity.