ProjectField Engineer

Zephyr U A S

Job Location:

Los Angeles, CA - USA

Hourly Salary: $ 60 - 75

Posted on: 14 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

About Zephyr Rail

Zephyr Rail is an engineering design and construction management firm based in Orange CA. We are dedicated to the rail industry and provide expertise in feasibility studies through final design conceptual design and analysis PS&Es and program and construction management at every stage for light heavy commuter and freight rail projects. We are proud to have earned Zweig Groups recognition as a Best Firms to Work For for three consecutive years demonstrating our commitment to our team and our industry.

Job Summary

As a Project/Field Engineer you will be key to our PM/CM team located in Los Angeles CA and you will support capital projects by providing field engineering inspection coordination and construction administration support.

Job Duties:

Serve as the Clients field representative supporting day-to-day coordination with the contractor design team and stakeholders to maintain schedule quality and compliance with contract requirements.
Lead and facilitate regular field and coordination meetings with the contractor and design team; document key decisions action items and follow-ups for the Clients project management team.
Perform field inspections to verify construction activities comply with approved plans specifications safety requirements and applicable standards.
Prepare daily inspection reports maintain progress documentation and provide clear timely updates to the Clients project management team.
Review and process submittals RFIs and field change requests; coordinate responses with the design team and track resolution to support construction progress.
Monitor construction progress identify potential risks or conflicts and proactively coordinate solutions with the project team.
Support verification of quantities review of contractor pay applications and general cost and schedule tracking.
Coordinate with utilities third parties and adjacent stakeholders to support construction activities and minimize operational impacts.
Assist with testing and commissioning punch list development and project closeout documentation.
Provide additional project engineering inspection and construction support services as needed to support the Client and related assignments.

Qualifications:

Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering Construction Management or related field (EIT preferred; PE a plus).
3-8 years of experience supporting rail transit transportation or heavy civil capital projects in a field engineering inspection or project engineering capacity.
Demonstrated experience serving as an owner/client representative contractor or working directly with public agencies (e.g. LA Metro Metrolink Caltrans or local agencies) on active construction projects.
Strong understanding of construction plans specifications contract documents and change management processes.
Experience using Bluebeam Procore Unifier or similar construction management software platforms.
Strong communication skills with the ability to interface confidently with contractors designers agency staff and third-party stakeholders.
Ability to manage multiple filed locations and priorities in a fast-paced capital program environment.
Valid Drivers license and ability to perform site visits in active construction environments.

Compensation and Benefits:

Base Salary - $60.00-$75.00/hour DOE.
Medical Dental and Vision Insurance - 100% employer-paid for employees; 50% for dependents.
Retirement - 401K with employer match
Paid Vacation
Paid Holidays
Paid Sick Time

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Required Experience:

Senior IC

Serve as the Clients field representative supporting day-to-day coordination with the contractor design team and stakeholders to maintain schedule quality and compliance with contract requirements.
Lead and facilitate regular field and coordination meetings with the contractor and design team; document key decisions action items and follow-ups for the Clients project management team.
Perform field inspections to verify construction activities comply with approved plans specifications safety requirements and applicable standards.
Prepare daily inspection reports maintain progress documentation and provide clear timely updates to the Clients project management team.
Review and process submittals RFIs and field change requests; coordinate responses with the design team and track resolution to support construction progress.
Monitor construction progress identify potential risks or conflicts and proactively coordinate solutions with the project team.
Support verification of quantities review of contractor pay applications and general cost and schedule tracking.
Coordinate with utilities third parties and adjacent stakeholders to support construction activities and minimize operational impacts.
Assist with testing and commissioning punch list development and project closeout documentation.
Provide additional project engineering inspection and construction support services as needed to support the Client and related assignments.

Qualifications:

Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering Construction Management or related field (EIT preferred; PE a plus).
3-8 years of experience supporting rail transit transportation or heavy civil capital projects in a field engineering inspection or project engineering capacity.
Demonstrated experience serving as an owner/client representative contractor or working directly with public agencies (e.g. LA Metro Metrolink Caltrans or local agencies) on active construction projects.
Strong understanding of construction plans specifications contract documents and change management processes.
Experience using Bluebeam Procore Unifier or similar construction management software platforms.
Strong communication skills with the ability to interface confidently with contractors designers agency staff and third-party stakeholders.
Ability to manage multiple filed locations and priorities in a fast-paced capital program environment.
Valid Drivers license and ability to perform site visits in active construction environments.

Compensation and Benefits:

Base Salary - $60.00-$75.00/hour DOE.
Medical Dental and Vision Insurance - 100% employer-paid for employees; 50% for dependents.
Retirement - 401K with employer match
Paid Vacation
Paid Holidays
Paid Sick Time