Project Engineer (Construction)

About this role

We’re seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Project Engineer to support our project management team in executing specialty exterior scope packages for multi-unit residential and light commercial projects across Northern California and surrounding regions.

This position offers strong accelerated growth potential into a Project Manager role for the right candidate.

Key Responsibilities

• Document Control:
• Assist with the management and distribution of construction drawings, RFIs, specifications, and submittals.
• Field Coordination & Reporting:

Track daily field activity, including workforce counts, task progress, weather impacts, and materials. Document as-built conditions and coordinate third-party inspections as required.

• Project Planning & Execution:
• Support development of project schedules, installation durations, and goal setting during transition from estimating to operations.
• Submittals & RFIs:
• Prepare and track submittals, shop drawings, product data sheets, and RFIs for timely review and approval.
• Takeoffs & Estimating Support:
• Perform digital takeoffs and provide data for pricing breakdowns, schedule of values, and preliminary procurement.
• Stakeholder Coordination:
• Collaborate with general contractors, field teams, and internal stakeholders to drive project alignment and performance.
• Problem Solving & Technical Oversight:
• Identify project issues and coordinate resolution paths to keep progress on track.
• Quality Control:
• Support QA/QC documentation and field verification of materials against approved submittals.

Requirements

• 2-4 years of construction experience (internships or trade exposure a plus)
• Ability to read and interpret construction documents (plans/specs)
• Proficiency in Bluebeam, Microsoft Excel, and construction productivity tools

- Strong organizational, time management, and analytical skills

• Willingness to travel to job sites across Northern CA as needed
• Self-starter with a desire to grow into a leadership role

Benefits

• Competitive salary (DOE)
• Performance-based bonuses
• Medical, dental, and vision (50% employer contribution for employee)
• PTO and paid holidays
• 401(k) with up to 5% match
• Vehicle allowance eligibility based on role/responsibility