• Project Engineer II (LAX)

    Upstone Materials (Brea, CA)


    Project Engineer II (LAX)

     

    Company: COLAS USA CORPORATE

     

    Country: USA

     

    Type of Contract: Regular / Permanent

     

    Publication Date: Oct 28, 2025

     

    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. visitwww.sully-miller.com.

     

    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 www.colasusa.com.

     

    Compensation

     

    $95,000 - $115,000 Annually

    Job Summary

    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.

    Main Responsibilities

    + Assist Superintendent(s) and project managers with project operations, schedules, and cost management

    + Analyze project(s) costs through Heavyjob and JD Edwards

    + 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 pre-job and weekly meetings with agencies/owners, take meeting minutes

    + Coordinate 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 and claims issues

    + Assist the Project Manager with final pay quantities, claims, and project closeout procedures

    + Manage positions that may report to the project engineer (project clerk, project engineer intern)

    + 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

    + Perform other duties as assigned

     

    Education and/or Work Experience Requirements

     

    + 4 year degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business or Equivalent Experience or Combination

    + Minimum one (1) year experience in road construction or related field

    + Computer Skills: Excel, Word, JD Edwards, Heavy Job, P6

    + Valid California driver’s license, clean driving record

     

    Skills

     

    + Self-Starter

    + Multi-tasking

    + Knowledge of Caltrans & Greenbook Specifications

    + Plan reading

    + Excellent math and communication skills

    + Ability to read and understand drawings

    + Good organizational skills

    Physical Requirements

    + 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

     

    Colas Inc. and its subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity Employer. For details on the specifics of this commitment, please click here to view the EEO document (https://www.colasusa.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/ColasUSA\_EEOStatement.pdf) . If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to:

     

    + to meet the requirements of the role in which you are applying

    + complete any part of the application process

    + access or use the online application process and need an alternative method for applying

     

    Please contact Colas Inc. at 973-290-9082 or send an email to [email protected] .

     

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