Construction Project Engineer

Project Engineer | KYA Services

Location:

Bakersfield

Department:
Operations

Employment Type:

Full-Time, Exempt

Reports To:

Operations Manager / Project Manager

About the Role

KYA Services is looking for a detail-oriented and proactive Project Engineer to join our Operations team. In this role, you will be the backbone of our project management lifecycle-supporting everything from high-stakes preconstruction and bidding to on-site execution and final close-out.

You will work closely with Project Managers and Superintendents to ensure that our projects-ranging from large-scale complex developments to public works and educational facilities-are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest safety standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Project Lifecycle Support:
  Manage all aspects of project administration, including submittals, RFIs, change orders, procurement, and financial reporting.
• Estimating & Budgeting:
  Develop conceptual and detailed estimates (GMP) and internal budgets. Demonstrate a strong grasp of unit costs and conceptual estimation.
• Schedule & Coordination:
  Monitor job progress, update schedules, and coordinate activities with subcontractors to prevent delays.
• Subcontractor Management:
  Assist in the buyout process, execute subcontract agreements, and resolve contractual issues with minimal oversight.
• Field
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Partner with Superintendents to direct site activities, resolve field challenges, and ensure all permits and inspections are secured.
• Relationship Management:
  Act as a key point of contact for Owner-Architect-Contractor (OAC) meetings, fostering long-term professional relationships.
• Mentorship:
  Assist the Operations Manager in training Junior Project Coordinators and leading monthly knowledge-sharing meetings.
• Safety Leadership:
  Actively promote site safety and contribute to the development of construction safety policies.

Qualifications & Requirements

Education & Experience

• Education:
  
  Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or equivalent related work experience.
• Experience:
  
  Minimum of 3 years of progressive experience in construction.
• Portfolio:
  Proven track record in Education and Public Works projects, including experience with various building types and delivery methods.

Core Competencies

• Language & Communication:
  * Ability to read, analyze, and interpret complex contracts, technical procedures, and government regulations.
  • Strong professional writing skills for reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
  • Confidence in presenting information and responding to questions from managers, clients, and the public.
• Mathematical Proficiency:
  * Ability to calculate figures such as discounts, interest, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
  • Practical application of basic algebra and geometry in a construction context.
• Analytical Reasoning:
  * Strong ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Technical
  
  Skills:
  
  * Proficiency in industry-standard software:
  Procore, Sage, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Certifications:
  
  Relevant industry certifications or accreditations are a plus.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

• Setting:
  Primarily office-based (desk work) with frequent visits to active, unfinished construction sites.
• Physical Requirements:
  
  * Regularly required to sit, talk, hear, and use hands for fine motor tasks.
  • Occasionally required to stand, walk, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
  • Must be able to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.