Engineering Journal Jobs in Grover Beach, CA

About Liberty:

Founded in Boston, Massachusetts in 2007, Liberty offers expertise in a broad array of construction and equipment services nationwide including general requirements, equipment, supply, concrete, special projects, and site access solutions. Our experience, combined with our innovative approach and stellar customer service, ensures a seamless experience —with safety and reliability at the forefront. We’ve built strong relationships with key contractors and clients in every sector, including commercial, residential, healthcare, and higher education.

Overview:

The Project Manager (PM) serves as the single point of contact and overall leader responsible for the successful delivery of assigned construction projects — from preconstruction through closeout. This role oversees all aspects of project execution, including planning, budgeting, cost management, scheduling, quality, safety, and client satisfaction.

The PM plays a critical role in coordinating field operations, managing crews, and driving projects to completion with precision, efficiency, and financial control. The PM ensures project alignment with design intent, contractual requirements, and company standards while fostering collaboration across internal teams, trade partners, and clients.

The PM is accountable for reviewing and managing contracts, purchase orders, change orders, pricing, shop drawings, submittals, insurance certificates, and Requests for Information (RFIs). This individual also leads the permitting and revision process with municipalities; partners with General Counsel on contract and insurance modifications; resolves trade partner and constructability challenges; maintains thorough documentation and communication across all stakeholders; and oversees project closeout, including warranty and turnover packages.

In this role, the PM integrates project planning, cost control, estimating, scheduling, labor management, contract administration, document control, and safety into a cohesive management approach — ensuring each project is delivered safely, profitably, and to the highest quality standards.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Project Leadership & Client Management

• Act as the primary liaison for clients and internal teams.
• Lead project teams through all phases of planning, procurement, construction, and closeout.
• Build and maintain strong client and partner relationships grounded in trust, responsiveness, and professionalism.
• Proactively identify and resolve project issues and ensure timely decision-making.
• Review all requisitions that have been prepared on a monthly basis.
• Process all change orders on requisitions.
• Review labor component of requisition for accuracy and proper organization.
• Review material component of requisition for accuracy and proper organization.
• Review rental component of requisition for accuracy and proper organization.
• Perform all billable rate submittals and negotiations on new projects.
• Review and code all AP and ensure that it is billed properly.
• Review all invoice billing for accuracy and organization.

Project Planning & Execution

• Develop comprehensive project schedules, budgets, and resource plans to meet performance goals.
• Manage procurement of materials, equipment, and subcontractors — including all associated contracts, purchase orders, and change orders.
• Ensure effective document control, submittal management, and timely responses to RFIs.
• Oversee field operations to ensure work is executed safely, efficiently, and in alignment with design intent and quality standards.
• Lead weekly project and coordination meetings with clients and field teams.

Financial Management

• Manage project financials including forecasting, billing, change management, and cost tracking.
• Review labor, material, and equipment costs regularly to ensure profitability and budget adherence.
• Partner with accounting to ensure accurate billing, invoicing, and reporting.
• Perform financial analysis and recommend actions to optimize margins and performance.

Operations & Coordination

• Support the development of accurate and timely purchase, rental, and sales orders in company systems.
• Verify material availability, manage inventory tracking, and oversee logistics coordination.
• Review and approve requisitions, timesheets, and field reports for accuracy and compliance.
• Conduct weekly site inspections to monitor progress, safety, and quality standards.
• Ensure complete and accurate project closeout documentation including warranty certificates and operations manuals.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in commercial construction, with strong knowledge of self-perform operations.
• Proven track record of leading projects from start to finish — including estimating, scheduling, budgeting, and field coordination.
• Strong business acumen and ability to manage profitability and client satisfaction simultaneously.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Bluebeam, Procore (or equivalent), and scheduling software (e.g., Microsoft Project).
• Demonstrated alignment with Liberty’s Core Values: Passion, Integrity, Hard Work, Professionalism and Caring.
• Ability to travel to and work at multiple job sites as needed.

Working Conditions:

Construction jobsite and warehouse conditions, which include exposure to high temperatures; cool/cold temperatures; weather conditions, and loud noises. Some general office and construction trailer working conditions. Job site walking.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit for long periods of time; talk or hear; perform fine motor, hand and finger skills in the use of a keyboard, telephone, or writing. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; and reach with arms and/or hands. Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. The employee will spend their time in an office environment with a quiet to moderate noise level and spend additional time on the physical job site or construction trailer. Job site walking.

Disclaimer:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit for long periods of time; talk or hear; perform fine motor, hand and finger skills in the use of a keyboard, telephone, or writing. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; and reach with arms and/or hands. Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. The employee will spend their time in an office environment with a quiet to moderate noise level and spend additional time on the physical job site or construction trailer. Job site walking.

Job Title : Nuclear Engineer (Naval Reactors Engineer) Category / Component : Officer • Active Overview Design, regulate, and oversee the Navy's nuclear propulsion program, including reactor design, fleet operations, and eventual defueling and decommissioning of nuclear powered ships and submarines from Naval Reactors Headquarters and associated Department of Energy laboratories and shipyards.

Key Responsibilities Provide technical direction in areas such as reactor and fluid systems design, reactor physics, materials development, component design for steam generators, pumps, and valves, instrumentation and control for reactor and propulsion plants, testing and quality control, radiation shielding, and chemistry and radiological controls; review designs and analyses from laboratories, shipyards, and industry partners; coordinate with fleet units to ensure safe and reliable nuclear plant operation.

What to Expect Assume significant technical responsibility early in your career as part of a lean headquarters staff; work primarily in an analytical and oversight role rather than operating plants at sea; balance long term engineering projects with time sensitive fleet and shipyard issues; frequent coordination with senior civilian engineers, naval officers, and technical teams; high expectations for attention to detail, judgment, and written and oral communication.

Work Environment Work mainly at Naval Reactors Headquarters in the Washington, District of Columbia area with regular engagement with Department of Energy laboratories, nuclear training sites, shipyards, and nuclear powered ships and submarines; office based work that includes document reviews, technical meetings, inspections, and site visits rather than day to day shipboard watchstanding.

Pathways, Training & Advancement Officer commissioning through programs such as Officer Candidate School or the Nuclear Propulsion Officer Candidate program followed by a structured technical qualification program at Naval Reactors; rotational exposure to laboratories, prototypes, shipyards, and fleet support issues; progressive responsibility leading projects and becoming a subject matter expert, with opportunities for professional military education and advanced graduate study in technical fields.

Entry through the Nuclear Propulsion Officer Candidate program for qualified college students and recent graduates, or selection via Officer Candidate School for those who already hold qualifying degrees; all applicants must meet Nuclear Propulsion Program academic and technical screening standards in addition to general officer commissioning requirements.

Qualifications All Navy jobs require meeting general enlistment or commissioning standards, which typically include: Eligibility to serve in the United States Navy, which may involve United States citizenship or other legal residency and work status, depending on the program and current law and policy A high school diploma or equivalent for enlisted positions, and a bachelor's or qualifying professional degree for officer positions Meeting age limits that vary by program and are set in law and Navy policy.

Some communities have more restrictive age ranges Meeting medical, vision, and dental standards, including body composition and physical fitness requirements, with some jobs requiring more demanding standards Meeting character and conduct standards, including background screening Achieving required test scores for your program, such as the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery for enlisted roles or officer qualification tests for officer programs Eligibility for a security clearance when required for your rating or designator Additional qualifications can include specific skills, education, licensure, or experience that are unique to a job or community and will be reviewed with you by a recruiter.

Additional qualifications for this job may include: Completion of a rigorous technical degree in engineering, physics, mathematics, or a closely related field that includes strong backgrounds in calculus and physics; outstanding academic record, particularly in technical coursework; United States citizenship and eligibility for a high level security clearance; strong technical aptitude and comfort with detailed analytical work.

Education Education benefits are available through standard Navy programs such as Tuition Assistance, the Post-9/11 GI Bill, ACE-recommended college credit for Navy training, Navy COOL-funded certifications, USMAP apprenticeships, and other Navy College Program opportunities.

Specific options depend on the Sailor's status, training, and current Navy policy.

Pay, Benefits & Service Pay, benefits, and service commitments follow standard Navy Active and/or Reserve policies for this type of role, including basic pay, allowances when eligible, health coverage, and retirement options.

Exact entitlements, special pays, and service obligations depend on program, component, years of service, and current law and Navy guidance.

Incentives Incentives such as bonuses, special pays, and loan repayment may be available at times for specific ratings or communities, but they change frequently and cannot be guaranteed.

Applicants must confirm current incentives and eligibility with an official Navy recruiter or authoritative Navy source.

Notes and Disclaimers This description is a general overview of typical duties, training, and opportunities in this community.

It does not replace official Navy instructions, policies, or contracts and does not guarantee specific assignments, training, incentives, or outcomes.

Actual opportunities depend on Navy needs, individual performance, screening results, and current law and policy.

We are seeking individuals to review and provide feedback on everyday money-management tips. This role focuses on common financial challenges such as managing expenses, reducing spending, and making smarter financial choices.

You will review examples of budgeting methods and evaluate practical ideas people use to stretch their income. The goal is to understand which approaches work best for real households.

The work is flexible and fully online. Applicants should have an interest in budgeting, saving money, or improving financial habits.

No formal finance background is required.