Project Engineer, Civil Engineering

Job Summary

Dynalectric Company San Diego is currently hiring a Project Engineer to be located at one of our key onsite projects in the greater San Diego area and/or at our office. The Project Engineer will assist the Project Manager with planning and coordinating activities in the construction schedule, organization, scheduling, budgeting, and implementation. They will support the Project Manager in resolving field problems as they arise and monitor job progress while understanding construction financial and accounting practices.

• Support the Project Manager in driving the project’s overall flow from inception to completion.
• Review contract and bid documents from estimating; review and understand scope for project turnover. Attend walk-throughs.
• Assist with project document control, including insurance, bonding, permits, submittals, RFIs, change orders, correspondence, etc.
• Ensure documents are centrally saved in the project’s chosen document control software.
• Verify correct drawings are distributed to field.
• Assist with schedule of values or billing format as required by the contract documents.
• Support project schedule showing completion, delivery dates and sub‑requirements. Integrate into overall project and manpower schedule as required.
• Request POs for major equipment and subs indicating shipping requirements, and anticipate delivery dates.
• Facilitate material takeoffs by trade foreman.
• Attend all necessary meetings with both internal and external entities to review scheduling and delivery, work plans, job progress, manpower and solutions to setbacks.
• Support accounting department in monthly billings and collections and follow up on outstanding balances.
• Collaborate with foreman regarding project safety (toolbox talks and weekly walk‑through).
• Gather information for changes in work and turnover to estimating for pricing. P.M. will finalize C.O. pricing after estimating completes takeoff and attempts to maximize profit on C.O.s.
• Ensure no work starts prior to approval or notice to proceed.
• Assist field personnel in closeout of project.
• Obtain as‑builts from field; request CAD from engineering.
• Escalate critical and/or sensitive issues to the Project Manager with recommendation for resolution.
• Comply with all company operating policies, procedures, and safety programs as established.
• Perform additional assignments as required by the needs of the company or as directed by executives.

To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• 3‑5 years of related experience desirable.
• High School diploma or GED required.
• Knowledge of the construction industry and documentation desirable.
• Working knowledge of federal, state, and city regulations and guidelines.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel).
• Familiarity with AutoCAD and other electrical, technical, or construction programs.
• Familiarity with project management/document control software.
• Familiarity with construction/financial software packages.

• Integrity, honesty, professionalism and commitment to company values.
• Self‑motivated and able to work efficiently in a fast‑paced environment.
• Excellent organizational, communication, strategic, technical, analytical, problem‑solving and multitasking skills.
• High standards of quality with attention to detail.
• Ability to manage and supervise personnel.
• Ability to build positive working relationships with multiple levels of employees, management, suppliers and customers.

Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate in English, cooperate and collaborate with multiple levels of customer, employees, unions, government agencies, vendors and suppliers and other contractor organizations.

The employee is regularly required to sit, see, talk and hear; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; walk, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl;…