Element Consulting Hiring for Project Engineer at Bakersfield, California Full Time

Element Consulting Inc. is looking for a Construction Project Engineer to join their team.  The ideal candidate will have school construction experience with a positive attitude, and be able to support multiple projects at any given time.

Position Description:

• Provides technical and engineering support to the  Project Managers and Construction Managers

• Coordinates with District staff, contractors, architects, engineers, inspectors, consultants 

• Participates in, and occasionally runs, design or construction meetings

• Makes field checks on construction, demolition, rehabilitation, alteration addition or repair projects to determine compliance with job specifications, plans, established  standards, and Division of the State Architect (DSA) requirements

• Reads and interprets construction plans and shop drawings

• Assists in preparing written materials including correspondence, reports, procedures, and guidelines

• Supports development of weekly/monthly status and photos reports for project team

• Reviews, estimates, negotiates, and processes construction change orders and construction field orders

• Reviews and enforces construction and professional services contracts

• Manages and directs contractors and outside consultants including reviewing and approving invoices

• Assesses project risks and develops risk registers including mitigation strategies

• Facilitates resolutions of construction and design issues

• Coordinates with Architects for timely and accurate responses to requests for information, submittals, Construction Change Documents, etc.

• Generates and distributes meeting minutes (construction meetings, design meetings, etc.)

• Confirms contractor’s maintenance of record drawings prior to monthly progress payments to the Contractor

• Maintain project files in both electronic and paper format

• Reviews submittals for conformance to plans and specifications

• Generates and drafts Proposed Board Actions (PBA)

• Other job-related duties or projects as assigned

Minimum Required Qualifications:

• 5-8 years minimum recent professional experience in a similar or equivalent position involved in project or construction.

• BS/BA Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business or related degree. Additional qualifying experience in excess to the minimum stated above may be substituted for the required education on a year for year basis.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

• Ability to take initiative and make sound decisions.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience on Educational programs/projects.

• Experience on Division of State Architect (DSA) projects.

• Experience on large public works programs.

• Professional Engineer License (PE)

Salary dependent on education and experience.  Salary range:  $60K-$105K

Why Choose Element Consulting?

Element Consulting is a construction management company dedicated to providing clients with responsible and innovative solutions to their project needs, from inception to completion. Based out of El Segundo, CA, the firm offers program, project, and construction management services. We invite you to join us in ‘Bringing the Right Elements Together for Our Clients’ Success.’

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