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Project Engineer (Construction)

Essel

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

Vacancy posted 4 days ago
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