Project Engineer (Education)

Who We Are
Our Education team partners with K-12 school districts, community colleges, and universities to design and manage transformative programs that align with their goals. We partner with institutions on projects including:

• Modernization and expansion of facilities
• Infrastructure improvements for safety and sustainability
• Development of specialized spaces such as laboratories, research centers, and classrooms.

Harris is looking for a Project Engineer to join our dynamic Program & Construction Management team in San Diego, CA. The Project Engineer will assist the day-to-day efforts related to program management of K-12 based projects including programming, planning, design, procurement, construction, and asset management projects for our clients.
 

Responsibilities

• Assist the full range or portions of the program management cycle with multiple task teams.
• Interaction and communication with the Client
• Oversees client relationships and serves as a management resource to clients.
• Reviews, estimates, negotiates, and processes construction change orders and construction field orders
• Reviews and enforces construction and professional services contracts
• Provides strategic technical direction.
• Ensures quality standards are met on all project components 
• Ensures all project components are managed to client satisfaction.
• Ensures all projects under his/her direction meet profitability targets.
• Supports Division utilization targets and achievement of other financial metrics.

Skills & Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of recent professional experience in a similar or equivalent position involved in project or construction 
• BS/BA Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business or related degree.  Additional qualifying experience in excess to the minimum stated above may be substituted for the required education on a year for year basis.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to take initiative and make sound decisions.
• Able to discern and clearly communicate the client’s goals and key priorities.
• Able to represent the client in presenting the program to the community.
• OSHA-10 certification (required within 1 month of hiring)
• Valid driver's license with satisfactory driving record

About Harris
Harris & Associates is a 100% employee-owned company focused on solving today's complex challenges in the planning, designing, and constructing of public infrastructure. We serve clients in the municipal, water, transportation, and education markets to build equitable, resilient, and sustainable communities by providing a long-term financial framework as they plan their future. Our offices and project sites span the West Coast in California, Nevada, and Washington with a staff of over 280 employee-owners.
Harris fosters a collaborative work environment, understanding that diverse perspectives enhance our ability to better serve our clients and their communities. We are deeply passionate about our work, our clients, our team’s personal and professional growth. We offer a mentorship program, on-the-job training, Harris University, and an annual staff summit all aimed at developing well-rounded consultants proficient in the full spectrum of services we provide. Additionally, we prioritize a healthy work-life balance and organized social and team building events.
Compensation & Benefits
The annual salary range offered for this position is $85-120K. Actual pay offered will be dependent on the experience and expertise of the incoming candidate. 
In addition to base salary, we also offer:
•    Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
•    ESOP
•    401K Match
•    PTO, 8 Paid Holidays + "1 WorkAversary" paid holiday to celebrate you!
•    Health & Well-Being Allowance
•    Tuition reimbursement
•    Flexible hybrid/remote work plans
•    Paid Leave Programs such as maternity, parentally, and family medical leave
Harris & Associates is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability) and provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.
Harris expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status
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