What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Engineer position at Gables Search Group?
Project Engineer – Underground Wet Utilities
We’re seeking a Project Engineer to join our growing team and support small to medium-sized Underground Wet Utilities projects across the Western United States. You’ll play a key role in managing and estimating projects such as water, sewer, storm drain, and utility replacements, rehab work, facility modifications, distribution, and mainline installations—all within a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
Key Responsibilities
We’re seeking a Project Engineer to join our growing team and support small to medium-sized Underground Wet Utilities projects across the Western United States. You’ll play a key role in managing and estimating projects such as water, sewer, storm drain, and utility replacements, rehab work, facility modifications, distribution, and mainline installations—all within a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage project deliverables including schedules, estimates, and construction plans while ensuring quality, safety, and budget goals are met.
- Serve as the main point of contact with clients for all project activities.
- Oversee subcontractors and suppliers, issue purchase orders, and manage subcontract agreements.
- Support field operations and collaborate closely with on-site supervision.
- Track and manage scope changes, cost impacts, and schedule adjustments.
- Prepare project status reports, forecasts, billing, and cash flow tracking.
- Develop and maintain project schedules and documentation, including turnover packages and as-built drawings.
- Assist with estimating, proposal development, and business development efforts.
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Construction Management preferred.
- 2 years of experience in underground wet utilities construction or heavy civil infrastructure (water, sewer, or storm drain projects).
- Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
- Experience with contract management, CPM scheduling, or Earned Value Management a plus.
- Proficiency with estimating tools such as Hard Dollar preferred.
- Ability to interpret drawings, perform take-offs, and negotiate pricing effectively.