Project Engineer

About Hal Hays Construction: We provide General and Civil construction services to select high-growth markets like Military, Transportation, Energy, Telcom/Wireless, Healthcare, Retail, Public Works and Utilities. Besides a great salary, paid holidays, and sick/vacation time, our team members enjoy:

• Comprehensive insurance program (medical, dental, vision, prescriptions, life insurance).
• 401(k) savings plan
• Annual profit sharing
• The Wayne B. Hays Scholarship Program (for HHCI employees and family member's educational pursuits)

We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Project Engineer to join our team to work from our corporate office in Riverside, CA. The candidate must be able to work in a fast-paced environment.

FLSA Classification: Exempt (salaried)

Essential Functions/Responsibilities:

• Performing takeoffs, reading and interpreting blueprints, project scheduling, and processing submittals.
• Determines project specifications by studying product design, customer requirements, performance standards, completing technical studies, and preparing cost estimates.
• Helps maintain project schedule by monitoring project progress, coordinating activities, and resolving problems.
• Controls project plan by reviewing design, specifications, plan/ schedule changes, and recommending actions.
• Controls project costs by approving expenditures and administering contractor contracts.
• Prepares project status reports by collecting, analyzing, summarizing information, and recommending actions.
• Maintains all logs with regards to any and all correspondence, memos, and RFI documentation (Request for Information).
• Ensures that correspondence is signed and scanned onto the internal network drive and routed to the appropriate parties.
• Will be assigned other duties & tasks to assist the Accounting & Human Resources Department
• Regular, reliable attendance is an essential function
• This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the role; employees may be required to perform other related functions as assigned.

Qualifications:

• 1 year relevant experience in the construction industry
• Ability to manage multiple complex projects.
• Previous experience with a General Contractor preferred.
• Proficient in AutoCAD, Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook; Sage Contractor a plus.
• Required to have a valid Driver’s License and clean driving record
• Valid Drive License
• Must pass pre-employment drug test/physical/background check (excluding tests for non-psychoactive cannabis metabolites in accordance with California law).

Physical Demands, Screen Time & Ergonomics

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Requires regular use of a computer, which entails looking at a monitor for extended periods; employer provides ergonomic workstations and rest breaks in accordance with California law
• Frequent use of keyboard, mouse, and telephone
• Occasional reaching, bending or lifting of small packages or files up to 20-25 lbs

Work Environment

• Work is performed in a standard office environment. The employee will use a computer for most of the day in a well-lit, ventilated area. Noise levels are low to moderate. Close exposure to computer screens is constant in this role. The position may require moving between different office locations or floors (e.g., taking stairs).

Disclaimer - A qualified individual must be able to perform the essential functions & duties listed above with or without reasonable accommodation. The information in this job description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as comprehensive of every job duty, responsibility, or qualification required by an employee assigned to this job. While employed in this position, an employee may be required to perform other assignments not listed on this job description.

Hal Hays Construction, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer - The Company does not discriminate against employees or applicants on race, color, creed, age, gender, sexual orientation, national origin or ancestry, religion, marital status, military service/veteran status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, including genetic characteristics, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. Nothing in this job posting constitutes a promise or contract of employment. Employment with Hal Hays Construction, Inc. is at-will, meaning it may be terminated by either the employee or the Company at any time, with or without cause or notice, subject to applicable law.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Construction Project Engineer: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person