Preston Companies
Project Engineer (Preston Pipelines Infrastructure)
Preston Companies, San Jose, California, United States, 95199
Project Engineer – Preston Pipelines Infrastructure
Preston Pipelines Infrastructure is seeking a driven and detail-oriented Project Engineer to join our team specializing in underground utility and civil construction projects. In this role, you will work closely with project managers, field crews, and clients to support all aspects of project execution. You will play a vital part in ensuring projects are completed safely, on schedule, and within budget while maintaining the high standards of quality and service that have made Preston a trusted industry leader. This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands‑on experience with complex projects and grow your career with a company committed to excellence.
Responsibilities
Review project plans, specifications, standard specifications, and soils report
Review estimate and project budget
Perform materials take‑off; verify all SOV estimated quantities
Contact subs, material suppliers, and truckers required for project
Assist Project Manager to prepare purchase orders, subcontract agreements, and logs
Assist Project Manager with SWPP plans, traffic plans, excavation plans, JHA’s, MOP’s, etc., as required
Assist Project Manager prepare all submittals and logs
Prepare and review project video and pictures prior to start of construction for any changes in conditions not noted on project plans
Maintain USA job sites, refresh USA as needed, and maintain log
Distribute plans & specs. to subcontractors
Coordinate with Project Manager for job‑related materials delivery in a timely manner
Coordinate with subcontractors for timely coordination
Attend job start meeting with PM, Estimator, PE, Superintendent, and Foreman (if available) to ensure everyone clearly understands the work, schedule, and production rates required to complete the project at or below budgeted cost
Maintain a three‑week look‑ahead schedule that is resource loaded in coordination with PM and superintendent
Attend weekly job site meetings, as required
Ensure no performance of extra work without a written directive or approval from an authorized owner’s representative and approval by PPI Project Manager
Process and analyze project reports and production, collect all data to determine whether or not the project is deviating from the planned schedule or rate of production and if the deviation is the result of issues that require a change order or submission of a Notice of Potential Claim. Coordinate with Project Manager.
Track extra work labor hours, equipment hours, and materials used on projects. Collect extra work field tags and ensure owner’s representative is signing the tags
Review daily timecards from field personnel. Ensure the time card is accurately filled out for hours, cost codes and quantity of materials used
Ensure time cards are approved and submitted to Accounting by 10:00 am the same day you receive them. Ensure all previous week’s time cards are submitted no later than 10:00 am Monday morning
Maintain project red‑line as‑built drawings
Work with PM to ensure project is conforming to project specifications at all times
Foster good relations with project owner
Work and communicate closely with Superintendents and Foreman to ensure a successful project
Maintain project pictures for PPI records
Verify and agree on quantities with inspecting agency daily if you are on site
Coordinate with PM to submit all close‑out documents including as‑built drawings, warranty letters, O&M manuals, etc. required to complete the project
Do whatever it takes
Salary Range $75,000 – $90,000
Benefits
Medical Insurance
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
Life Insurance
401(k)
Escalating PTO
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Sales, General Business, and Education
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Responsibilities
Review project plans, specifications, standard specifications, and soils report
Review estimate and project budget
Perform materials take‑off; verify all SOV estimated quantities
Contact subs, material suppliers, and truckers required for project
Assist Project Manager to prepare purchase orders, subcontract agreements, and logs
Assist Project Manager with SWPP plans, traffic plans, excavation plans, JHA’s, MOP’s, etc., as required
Assist Project Manager prepare all submittals and logs
Prepare and review project video and pictures prior to start of construction for any changes in conditions not noted on project plans
Maintain USA job sites, refresh USA as needed, and maintain log
Distribute plans & specs. to subcontractors
Coordinate with Project Manager for job‑related materials delivery in a timely manner
Coordinate with subcontractors for timely coordination
Attend job start meeting with PM, Estimator, PE, Superintendent, and Foreman (if available) to ensure everyone clearly understands the work, schedule, and production rates required to complete the project at or below budgeted cost
Maintain a three‑week look‑ahead schedule that is resource loaded in coordination with PM and superintendent
Attend weekly job site meetings, as required
Ensure no performance of extra work without a written directive or approval from an authorized owner’s representative and approval by PPI Project Manager
Process and analyze project reports and production, collect all data to determine whether or not the project is deviating from the planned schedule or rate of production and if the deviation is the result of issues that require a change order or submission of a Notice of Potential Claim. Coordinate with Project Manager.
Track extra work labor hours, equipment hours, and materials used on projects. Collect extra work field tags and ensure owner’s representative is signing the tags
Review daily timecards from field personnel. Ensure the time card is accurately filled out for hours, cost codes and quantity of materials used
Ensure time cards are approved and submitted to Accounting by 10:00 am the same day you receive them. Ensure all previous week’s time cards are submitted no later than 10:00 am Monday morning
Maintain project red‑line as‑built drawings
Work with PM to ensure project is conforming to project specifications at all times
Foster good relations with project owner
Work and communicate closely with Superintendents and Foreman to ensure a successful project
Maintain project pictures for PPI records
Verify and agree on quantities with inspecting agency daily if you are on site
Coordinate with PM to submit all close‑out documents including as‑built drawings, warranty letters, O&M manuals, etc. required to complete the project
Do whatever it takes
Salary Range $75,000 – $90,000
Benefits
Medical Insurance
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
Life Insurance
401(k)
Escalating PTO
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Sales, General Business, and Education
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