Field Technician

Pacific States Environmental Contractors, Inc, Northern California’s premier Environmental Contractor, is seeking a Field Technician/Project Engineer to join our team in Dublin.  You will play a key role in both field and project operations, supporting the successful execution of complex heavy civil projects.  This role includes contributing to planning, coordination, cost tracking and quality control- ideal for a detail-oriented professional who thrives in a dynamic environment and is eager to drive projects from planning through completion.  We have an extensive portfolio of public and private projects that will provide you with the opportunity to challenge and grow in your career.

Responsibilities

Reporting to a Project Manager, responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

Project Controls & Cost Management

• Track and manage project quantities, including material volumes, import/export activities and trucking data.
• Perform cost estimating, daily accruals and assist with weekly cost reporting.
• Monitor and report key project metrics.

Scheduling & Coordination

• Support project scheduling, including CPM, rolling 3-week and 9-day schedules.
• Coordinate daily trucking logistics across multiple projects.
• Assist with subcontractor scheduling and coordination.

Field Operations & QA/QC

• Perform field observation, QA/QC and data collection with reporting.

• Oversee subcontractor work performance and ensure adherence to project requirements.

Documentation & Reporting

• Prepare and maintain accurate truck logs, manifests and project records.
• Assist with submittals and tracking of change orders, time & materials and extra work.
• Provide data entry and general project administrative support.

Safety & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with all safety policies and actively promote a strong safety culture.
• Support Production Risk Management practices in daily operations.

General

• Ability to travel and work away from home for extended periods of time (up to one year).
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Project Manager.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of QA/QC or heavy civil project management experieince.
• Undergraduate Degree. Construction Management or Civil Engineering is preferred.
• Able to read and understand Plans and Specifications. 
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and Bluebeam.  Ability to learn new programs quickly. 
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.  Able to communicate with internal and external personnel of all levels.

Who Are We Looking For? 

• Effectively tackles unforeseen challenges with creative solutions. 
• Collaborative mindset.
• Attention to detail, ensuring accuracy in planning and documentation.
• Able to work in both team and independent settings.
• Able to effectively multi-task and proactively problem solve in a dynamic, fast-paced setting.

Additional Requirements 

• Required to pass pre-employment drug and alcohol screening.  

Total compensation package includes the following: 

• Pay (base salary) from $85,000/year (depending on qualifications)
• Profit sharing- cash and deferred
• Vehicle allowance & gas card
• Comprehensive coverage- health, dental, vision (Competitive premiums with participation in yearly wellness program)
• Insurance- life and disability
• Paid time off and Paid holidays
• 401k plan
• Financial planning assistance
• Career growth and development

Pacific States Environmental understands the value of providing a harassment free workplace.  We will foster an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to everyone without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool because it is crucial to our success.