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Preston Companies

Project Engineer (Preston Pipelines Infrastructure)

Preston Companies, San Jose, California, United States, 95199

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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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