Posted: 12-Feb-26
Location: Ventura, California
Type: Full Time
Salary: $90,000 - $120,000 DOE
Required Education:
SINCE 1976, CANNON has provided creative solutions to clients in the energy industry, water resources, public infrastructure, and commercial and residential development. We work hard. We play hard. We have fun.
JOIN CANNON as an ASSISTANT RESIDENT ENGINEER in VENTURA. Ventura lies 30 miles south of Santa Barbara, located between the foothills of the Los Padres National Forest and the scenic Pacific Ocean. Boasting miles of beaches and scenic parks, its Mediterranean climate provides abundant year-round recreational and cultural opportunities.
ASSISTANT RESIDENT ENGINEER JOB SUMMARY
Responsible for supporting the Resident Engineer on a variety of complex public works construction projects. Supports all activities associated with construction management, contract administration, contract planning/execution, contractors scheduling review and analysis, change order management, interaction with utility companies, coordination of materials and soils testing, coordination of special inspections, and with field inspection and observation functions as required.
ASSISTANT RESIDENT ENGINEER JOB DUTIES
- Supports Resident Engineer in providing overall client-side management of project construction.
- Assists Resident Engineer with general construction management of public works project such as roadway construction (new roads, overlay, widening), earthwork, drainage, pipelines, water/wastewater facilities, municipal and transportation structures.
- Organizes and maintains thorough and up-to-date project records and documentation.
- Coordinates subconsultant activities such as materials testing, and construction staking.
- Reviews shop drawings and project submittals for conformance with contract documents.
- Performs review and implementation of CPM Schedule.
- Assists Resident Engineer with preparing and implementing Contract Change Orders.
- Assists Resident Engineer with potential claims, organizes and records all claims documentation.
- Performs calculations of construction item quantities.
- Uses technical knowledge to furnish comprehensive constructability analysis and review of construction documents.
- Assists Resident Engineer with analyzing and implementing solutions to complex construction problems and contract issues.
- Communicates effectively with various departments, clients, and regulatory agencies.
- Performs inspections and construction management work in the field with direction from the Resident Engineer.
REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering from an accredited college. Construction Management or Civil Engineering degree preferred.
- Successful completion of EIT exam or PE is preferred.
- Minimum of 2-4 years’ experience in Construction Management and/or Civil Engineering.
- Familiar with Primavera, Suretrak, MS Project and other CPM Scheduling software is a plus.
- Strong interpersonal communication skills required.
- Proficient in the use of MS Word and MS Excel.
- Knowledge and experience with Civil 3D and AutoCAD.
- Knowledge and experience in earthwork, grading and drainage construction.
- Knowledge and experience in streets, roads, and transportation structures.
- Knowledge and experience in water/sewer/storm drain infrastructure construction.
WE OFFER competitive salaries, relocation assistance, excellent benefits package, and an active and positive team building, work environment.
Cannon is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to status as a protected veteran or a qualified individual with a disability, or other protected status such as race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age.
