Project Engineer 1

The Project Engineer I is a part of the overall engineering team that supports the Project Managers and Estimators in all operational and bidding aspects of a construction project. Upon commencement at Bay Cities, a PE1 will spend 6 months to 1 year in the estimating department. At the sole discretion of the Chief Estimator, when a PE1 has mastered all training as an Estimating Engineer, they will be assigned to a Project Management team.

Estimating Engineer:

• Assist estimators by quantifying elements of construction using PDF plans, 2D CAD files, and 3D models including.
• Scopes of work (not limited to) to quantify typically include:
  • Demolition,
  • Mass earthworks
  • Roadways
  • Highways,
  • Airports / BART Stations
  • School Facilities Site Work
  • Underground Utilities
• Assist estimators preparing for bid closings – Preparing PDF Sheets Assist estimators in bid closing – running bids and comparing quotes.
• Capable of generating earthwork volumes using PDF plans, or 3D models. Able to calculate earthwork volumes using Average End Area volume methods.
• Using Microsoft Excel to create spreadsheets that can calculate, compare, and summarize quantities of construction materials.
• Review contract documents, including drawings, and specifications.
• Ability to understand the scope of work, project constraints, construction tolerances, and different material types.
• Complete takeoffs utilizing partially complete or in progress design documents. Be able to conceptually visualize the general intent on incomplete drawings (advanced).
• Maintain organized records, working drawings, and take off summaries.
• Identify missing design elements or an overlap in work areas with other disciplines.
• Create exhibits for review purposes showing take off assumptions and communicating to others what has been included or excluded from quantity take off.
• Coordinate with other takeoff personnel working together to facilitate the takeoff off and quantity comparison of a project's construction components in a timely manner. Ability to stay on schedule and gauge the level of effort required to complete the task(s) at hand.
• Be working to adapt, learn and apply lessons learned to ensure the success of the team

• Conform plans and specifications.
• Distribute and update project plans / specifications to project team and subcontractors.
• Perform material takeoffs using company takeoff software
• Deliver public bid proposals
• Attend Project Engineer training classes
• Work with Area and Project Superintendents to track material needs and availability for all projects.
• Place advance order for materials.
• Perform material takeoffs on project plans utilizing Bluebeam or manually by hand.
• Review, prepare, submit, and track submittals for projects assigned to your Project Management team. This includes suppliers and subcontractor submittals.
• Assist in the coordination and scheduling of subcontractors and other forces.
• Create new extra work cost codes and send to Project Manager / Contract Admin for implementation. Inform field of new cost code.
• Review & monitor HCSS timecards created in the field for timely submission.
• Site meetings or pre-construction meetings. Document / scribe meeting minutes.
• Create and distribute traffic control plans.
• Administrative support for remote offices (answering phones, scanning documents, filing, ordering supplies, processing mail, etc.)
• Visit jobsite with Foreman, Superintendent or PE2 to acquire a better understanding of field activities and interact with field personnel and inspectors.
• Gather, track and review field material / trucking tags.
• Storm Water Prevention Pollution Plan training.
• Assist Superintendent/Foreman in laying out on-site USA markings. Process form for calling in USA Markings.
• Assist in preparing look ahead schedules, including notification for subs, trucking and material suppliers
• Attend training sessions per BCPG Training Matrix.
• Attend recruiting job fairs / information sessions.

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration, or related field preferred, or equivalent combinations of technical training and related experience.
• 0-2 years construction estimating support, engineering, field support or similar experience.

• Problem Solving - Applying critical-thinking skills to solve problems by generating, evaluating, and implementing solutions
• Communication Proficiency – Explains complicated matters simply and takes the initiative to keep other people informed
• Leadership - Provides clear instruction and expectations and sets a positive example
• Strategic Thinking - Innovates through analysis of issues and trends and how these link to responsibilities, capabilities, and potential of the organization
• Competitive - Understands our competition and works to ensure we are leaders in the industry
• Quality - Maintains strict and consistent commitment to high standards, meeting or exceeding the expectations of the company and our customers
• Respect - Treats others with respect, courtesy, tact, and friendliness and actively tries to be helpful towards others. Respects other's time and priorities.