A bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or equivalent experience. In place of the degree, five years as a Project Coordinator with field experience in various company divisions is accepted.
Acquired specialized skills through exposure to specific projects, technologies, or industries such as fueling, electrical, or gas.
Strong written and verbal communication skills and effective time management.
Ability to read and understand drawings and specifications.
Strong computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office programs, including Microsoft Project and Excel.
Ability to work extended hours when necessary for business needs.
Ability and willingness to travel as needed.
Ability to maintain a valid driver's license.
Ability to pass criminal background checks, motor vehicle record checks, and post-employment and random drug tests.
Responsibilities
Provide project support to the Superintendent and Project Managers, perform routine daily activities, and assist in gathering and distributing information to team members.
Serve as a project technical resource by interpreting plans and specifications, and resolve questions and problems as they arise.
Participate in developing project estimates and associated negotiations, and acquire vendor and subcontractor quotes.
Work with the safety department to develop a site-specific safety plan, discuss weekly safety topics with the construction team, and participate in daily safety briefings.
Coordinate project-specific material pickup and delivery to the jobsite.
Work with the Superintendent to obtain and set up required yard and office equipment.
Develop and accurately update the project schedule, and report production quantities weekly.
Submit a weekly report to the owner containing project status, schedule updates, safety reports, a two-week look-ahead, outstanding issues, and pending change orders.
Track, analyze, and report costs for labor, equipment, materials, subcontractors, outside rentals, and trucking.
Maintain communications with the construction team, including the owner and its representatives, inspection team, subcontractors, and other stakeholders.
Forecast project cost to complete and present findings to executives monthly.
Submit requests for information to the owner regarding questions and change-order conditions.
Prepare red-line as-built drawings for the owner's archive.
Close out completed projects, including hosting the closeout meeting, indexing project documents into the project file, and submitting internal closeout documentation.
Assist with the training and efficiency of Project Coordinators.
Perform other related duties and projects as assigned.
Desired Qualifications
Experience working in construction is a plus.
Overview
Project Engineer provides support to the Superintendent & Project Managers on an assigned project. Performs routine daily activities & assist in gathering & distributing information to team members.
About UCCO:
Underground Construction Co., Inc. has provided quality gas, power, airport fueling and telecom construction services for over 80 years. Since laying our first pipe in 1936, we have successfully completed thousands of government, commercial and private sector construction projects throughout the United States. Underground Construction Co., Inc. is one of the oldest and most respected contractors in the West. We continue to lead our industry in safety, quality, customer satisfaction and community service. Our complete and diverse range of construction services includes gas transmission and distribution, electrical transmission and distribution, airport fueling facilities, industrial and special projects, telecommunications, and utilities.
Responsibilities
Serves as project technical resource to interpret plans and specifications• Resolves questions and problems as they arise• Participate in the development of the project estimate & associated negotiations• Acquire vendor & subcontractor quotes• Work with the safety department to develop a site-specific safety plan• Discuss weekly safety topic with the construction team & participate in daily safety briefs• Coordinate project specific materials pickup & delivery to jobsite• Work with the Superintendent to obtain & setup the required yard & office equipment• Develop & accurately update the project schedule• Report production quantities on a weekly basis• Submit weekly report to the owner containing project status, schedule update, safety report, two-week look ahead, outstanding issues, & pending change orders• Track, analyze, & report costs of labor, equipment, & material, subcontractors, outside rentals & trucking• Maintain communications with all members of the construction team including the owner & its representatives, the inspection team, subcontractors & any other stakeholders involved• Forecast project Cost to Complete & present findings to executives on a monthly basis• Submit RFIs to the owner for questions & change order conditions• Prepare a set of red line As-Built drawings for the owner’s archive• Closeout project when complete, including: hosting the project closeout meeting, indexing all the project documents into the project file, submitting internal closeout documentation• Other related duties and projects as assigned
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering or equivalent• Experience in place of the degree would be 5 (Five) years as a Project Coordinator, with field experience in various divisions throughout the company• Acquired certain specialized skills from exposure to specific projects, technologies, or industries (e.g., fueling, electrical, or gas)• Possesses strong written & verbal communications skills & manages time effectively• Ability to read and understand drawings and specifications• Strong computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office programs including Microsoft Project & Excel• Detail oriented with a positive attitude & eagerness to learn• Ability to work extended hours when necessary for business needs• Experience working in construction is a plus• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment• Ability and willingness to travel as neededo Ability to maintain a valid driver’s license
Supervisory Responsibilities
Assists with the training and efficiency of Project Coordinators
Physical Requirements
Work is performed at project sites and in an office and/or trailer
Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.
Pay- $ 80,000 - $ 101,000 /Annually *Depending on Experience
Benefits include-- Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K
Our projects are regulated by federal and state laws which require all employees to successfully pass criminal background checks, MVR, and drug tests (post-employment and random testing). The duties and responsibilities described are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time. This job description is subject to change at any time.
Our Company is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities, and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply.