Project Engineer/Junior Estimator

Project Engineer/Junior Estimator Helot Development Services Long Beach, CA Job Details Full-time $75,000 - $80,000 a year 3 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Vision insurance 401(k) matching Qualifications Google Workspace High school diploma or GED Attention to detail Organizational skills Microsoft Project ProCore Full Job Description Project Engineer/Junior Estimator Reports To Senior Project Manager Job Overview The Project Engineer/Junior Estimator supports the Field Services team in performing necessary administrative functions. This includes but is not limited to: RFI's, Submittals, Construction documents and addendums, photo documentation, daily reporting, schedule maintenance, job walks, estimating and change order support, meeting minutes, billings and tracking, management and issuance of all construction documents and reports. Additionally, as needed, there may be a heavy emphasis on estimating, assisting with quantity takeoffs, scope analysis, subcontractor coordination, and proposal development. Responsibilities and Duties

• Request material submittal from subcontractor and perform a preliminary review to ensure compliance with the construction drawings and specifications.
• Create and maintain submittals on Procore.
• Manage, distribute and track RFI's. Establish possible RFI solutions in coordination with site superintendent for presentation to the Project Manager.
• Create and maintain RFI's in Procore.
• Management of plans including ordering, organizing, superseding and distributing drawings and specifications as required.
• Document all RFI's to the drawings via Procore.
• Ability to understand the questions posed in an RFI and the ability to identify possible solutions.
• Perform a weekly walk on site, as coordinated with the Project Manager, and verify the overall status of the project as well as a safety inspection.
• Update the Master project schedule weekly for distribution to the client. The weekly update of the Master schedule must align with the Superintendents 3 week look ahead.
• Issuance of the 3 week look ahead schedule generated by the Superintendent to all subcontractors on the project. Must be proficient at creating and maintaining Microsoft Project 3 week look ahead schedules and the ability to understand the proper sequencing of project construction.
• Participate in the weekly Owner/Client meetings or conference calls and memorialize all discussions, decisions and action items.
• Maintain and issue the weekly meeting minutes, RFI and Submittal logs throughout the life cycle of the project.
• Creation of "Pencil" billings for PM review and approval for select projects.
• Manage, track and maintain all permits and inspections necessary to perform the work.
• Assist with quantity takeoffs and development of trade-level cost estimates for assigned projects.
• Support estimating and preconstruction efforts under the direction of the Senior Project Manager
• Obtain, review, and organize construction documents, including drawings, specifications, and addenda.
• Assist in analyzing construction documents to identify scope requirements, constructability considerations, and potential cost impacts.
• Support development and issuance of pre-bid RFIs in coordination with subcontractors, consultants, and the project team.
• Assist in developing detailed multi-trade takeoffs to help define scopes of work, support benchmarking of subcontractor proposals, and contribute to internal cost models when external pricing is incomplete or unavailable.
• Assist with subcontractor outreach, follow-up, and proposal evaluation.
• Participate in bid reviews and internal estimate review meetings to develop understanding of scope, assumptions, and pricing.
• Support preparation of value engineering options and cost optimization strategies.
• All other duties as assigned Qualifications
• Education Requirement- High School Diploma
• Foundational ability to read and interpret architectural, structural, and MEP construction documents.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines while maintaining attention to detail.
• Associate's degree in a construction-related field or equivalent experience preferred.
• Exceptional organization, analytical, problem solving, and communications skills are important
• Familiarity with construction accounting concepts and best practices
• Proficient with Google Workspace, Microsoft Project, and Procore Benefits Package Hilco Development Services offers an excellent benefits package which includes:
• Competitive salary
• Health and Dental Insurance for the employee and their eligible dependents
• 401K savings plan with company match on contributions up to 4 percent of annual base wages
• PTO including holidays
• Access to the company bonus program

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Hilco Development Services is an equal opportunity employer. All individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to status as a protected veteran or a qualified individual with a disability, or other protected status, such as race, religion, color, national origin, sex, or age.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

To successfully perform the essential duties of this position, an individual must be able to occasionally perform in an active construction environment, regularly sit, stand, walk, talk and listen. Individuals must be able to access all points of a construction site in a wide range of work environments.

LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and required skills for the position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State laws.

Pay:

$75,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person