Project Engineer I

Sully-Miller Contracting Co., the Colas USA subsidiary that operates throughout Southern California, is a company with over 100 years in the construction industry. Since 1923, Sully-Miller has become one of the premier construction contractors in Southern California, building much of the region's infrastructure including airports, seaports, rail and intermodal, military/federal, roads, highways, and specialty projects. To learn more about Sully-Miller Contracting Co. visit

The Colas USA Family of Companies provides competitive pay, outstanding benefits, career advancement opportunities, professional education, and extensive training for every employee. We pride ourselves on upholding the highest standards of safety, environmental conservation, and ethical conduct as we strive to grow our infrastructure products and services through empowering and developing our people, fostering innovation, utilizing new technology, and maximizing vertical integration at all levels of the company's value chain. To learn more about the Colas USA Family of Companies, please visit

$80,000 - $95,000 Annually

Assist in the management of project(s) by means of cost management and analysis, scheduling, billings and project management. Perform field and office engineering, administrative and technical duties.

• Assist Superintendent(s) and project managers with project operations, schedules, and cost management
• Analyze project(s) costs through Heavyjob and JD Edwards
• Review timecards in Heavyjob and make corrections as needed
• Verify and approve vendor payables, track vendor quantities through timesheets and physical accounting, JD Edwards and On-Base
• Assist in producing monthly billing estimates for agency and subcontractors
• Assist with the development of project(s) long term and short-term schedule
• Communicate with agency(s), superintendent(s), subcontractor(s), foremen, estimator(s)
• Attend with project team pre-job and weekly meetings with agencies/owners, take meeting minutes
• Assist in coordinating subcontractor/vendors in accordance with project schedule
• Establish and maintain both cost report and billing quantities in Heavyjob and JD Edwards
• Assist the Project Manager with extra work billings
• Assist the Project Manager with final pay quantities and project closeout procedures
• Compile all submittals and RFIs, review against the contract documents and timely submit to the owner. Receive all returned documents and distribute appropriately
• Ensure a safe project site and work environment in accordance with Sully-Miller policy
• Perform a job-site safety observation weekly on each job assigned
• Learn Caltrans and Greenbook Specifications
• Submit lane closures and traffic control plans
• Perform other duties as assigned

• 4 year degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business or Equivalent Experience or Combination
• Computer Skills: Excel, Word, JD Edwards, Heavy Job
• Valid Drivers' License and ability to maintain a clean driving record.

• Self-Starter
• Multi-tasking
• Excellent math and communication skills
• Ability to read and understand construction drawings
• Good organizational skills

• Ability to utilize hands and fingers in order to type and carry reports
• Ability to stand, walk, and reach with arms and hands throughout the workday
• Ability to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, and crouch
• Ability to see clearly or with assistance via necessary correction
• Must be able to drive to various locations
• Ability to walk on uneven surface
• Ability to speak on telephone

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