Project Controls Engineer

$95,000 - $105,000/Yr

ZipRecruiter - Bakersfield, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

Bakersfield, CA

About the position

The Project Controls Engineer (PCE) is responsible for overseeing project setup, training Field Engineers, and managing project controls including cost forecasting, change management, and progress reporting. This role involves close collaboration with the Site Manager and Project Manager to ensure project operations run smoothly and efficiently, while also leading the training efforts to instill Primoris's processes in the team.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop Field Engineers.
• Participate in new job setup and oversee progress reporting, cost control analysis, project cost forecasting, change management, and contingency management.
• Collaborate with the Project Manager to ensure the project stays within scope and various project-related activities.
• Train and develop Field Engineers and Project Administrators in Primoris processes and job functions.
• Track project progress and financial status, analyzing costs, efficiency, and production.
• Support Project Manager and Site Manager with change orders, project budgets, and cost forecasts.
• Coordinate project update meetings with clients and internal stakeholders.
• Manage the project coordination platform(s) including managing RFIs, submittals, quality documentation, project documentation, etc. by coordinating with responsible parties.
• Manage engineering requests and deliverables through the construction phase of the project.
• Maintain good working relationships with clients, subcontractors, vendors, and co-workers.
• Ensure final inventory and jobsite closeout activities are completed accurately and on time.
• Assist Site Manager and Project Manager in the daily operations of the project site.
• Work with Trade Superintendents to understand various work disciplines.
• Assist with subcontractor-related tasks, purchase requests, agreements, and deliverables.
• Assist with permits and compliance as needed.
• Ensure drawing redlines are captured accurately and facilitate developing redlines into record drawings.
• Participate in lessons learned meetings.
• Update the project schedule weekly.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, or related degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must have a valid driver's license and an acceptable motor vehicle driving record (MVR).
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, e-mail) and Visio.
• Effective communication (oral, written, presentation), motivation, and supervisory skills.
• Ability to organize and prioritize numerous tasks.

Nice-to-haves

• Involved with and understands 2 or more disciplines (civil, electrical, mechanical, and commissioning).
• Ability to give presentations to groups of up to 10 people.

Benefits

• Paid Company Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Paid sick leave as required by Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.
• Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA/HSA, Short Term/Long Term Disability Insurance
• 401K with matching contribution
• Salary $95,000- $105,000 annually, dependent on experience, qualifications, and competencies.
• Straight time overtime, Eligible for Project Bonus, and Per Diem