Staff Project Engineer

About the Company

G3 Quality, Inc. is a California-based Engineering Quality Control / Quality Assurance consulting firm. We focus on providing QA/QC program development, flexible pavement engineering, technical specification development, materials laboratory testing and research, design-build quality program management, and HMA mix designs (Hveem, Marshall, and Superpave) and materials consulting on California’s infrastructure construction projects. Our firm was established in 2013, and we currently have over 125 professionals with headquarters in Cerritos and additional offices and laboratories in Bakersfield, Redlands, and Sacramento.

Position Summary
The Staff Geotechnical Engineer is responsible for technical support of G3 Quality’s Project Managers and G3 project Quality programs for a client, region, or specific large project. This includes technical related issues and the communication of Quality related matters (internal and external), to ensure compliance with standards of expectations and project contract documents. This position is the primary support of quality related programs at G3 Quality and the successful execution of those services.

• Adhere to G3 Quality Project Management Behavior Guidelines
• Maintain a personal chargeability goal as established by the Department Manager.

• Developing and monitoring project budgets and profitability.
• Reviewing weekly invoices prior to Accounting deadlines.
• Reviewing project billing and identifying corrective actions to maintain profitability.
• Preparing and processing change orders for additional scope work.

• Support PMs with:
  • Report tracking, review, revisions, and timely submittals.
  • Updating project documentation (QC Plans, staff certifications, mix designs, specifications, amendments, etc.).
  • Ensuring all required documents are distributed to field staff (Specs, Mix Designs, Plans, etc.)
  • Reviewing daily reports for accuracy and returning for correction when necessary.
  • Communication with onsite technicians and inspectors of required field duties.
  • Completing project closeout by confirming all testing complies with the Quality Control/Assurance Plans.
  • Participate in site visits and field meetings
  • Support project client relationships
• Coordinate laboratory testing requirements with the Laboratory Manager before or upon material receipt.
• Communicate project-specific technical requirements with the field services manager including:
  • Written field inspection/testing requirements and work schedule
  • Staff certification requirements
  • Equipment requirements
  • Safety requirements
• Assist technical staff with site visits, project reconnaissance, evaluations, and proposal development.
• Assist project managers with preparing and distributing staffing dispatches.
• Take ownership of assigned projects/task by:
  • Communicating all internal project needs to appropriate team members within 4 hours of receipt.
  • Escalating safety, compliance, production, personnel, or materials issues as needed.

• Notify the PM of potential issues with the daily reports and return the reports to the reporting team for edits if needed.

• Create, implement and maintain tracking log for all current projects                                                    
• Establish and maintain electronic storage of quality control plans and templates on G3 S drive
• Provide ongoing as-need support of quality control plan generation
• Provide quality control plans to PM team within designated timeframe.

•  Bachelor’s degree in civil or Geotechnical Engineering required. 
• Certification: EIT (Engineer in Training) 
• Registered Professional Engineer in California preferred

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in road, airfield, and related infrastructure materials inspection and testing field with specific civil and or geotechnical project level experience.
• Total experience should include laboratory testing of hot mix asphalt, aggregate, and concrete, geotechnical, and asphalt binders.
• Project experience must include a demonstrated ability to effectively assist in compiling, reviewing and analyzing field and laboratory testing and inspection reports on infrastructure projects.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills 
• Ability to work in a team environment on various projects
• Excellent organizational skills and time management skills 
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks and projects 
• Able to drive to/from project sites
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds

Compensation / Pay Scale:

• $80k-$120k Annual Salary

Benefits:
G3 offers a full range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life/AD&D, flexible spending plan (125), long-term disability insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, 401k and 401k match.

G3 Quality, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.