Construction Project Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Company: Big D Pacific Builders LP

Title: Project Engineer

Openings: 2

Duration: Permanent

Salary: $85,000 - $100,000

Location: Onsite in the field throughout California's Central Valley (North Sacramento to Bakersfield)

 

Job Description:

Insight Global is seeking a Project Engineer for a leading commercial construction client. This individual will support active construction projects throughout California's Central Valley and play a critical role in coordinating project activities between field operations and project management teams. Responsibilities include managing submittals and RFIs, coordinating subcontractors, tracking project milestones, documenting meetings, and ensuring timely completion of project deliverables. The ideal candidate is a motivated and organized construction professional with strong commercial construction experience, excellent communication skills, and a desire to grow into a future Project Management position. This is an excellent opportunity for a high-potential Project Engineer seeking long-term career advancement within a respected construction organization.

 

Day-to-Day:

• Track project progress and follow up on outstanding tasks
• Coordinate subcontractors and project stakeholders
• Ensure project deliverables are completed on schedule
• Manage submittals and product approval documentation
• Review and route material and equipment documentation before procurement
• Collect, create, and track RFIs (Requests for Information)
• Communicate RFI responses back to field teams
• Attend project meetings and document meeting notes
• Track action items and follow up with responsible parties
• Support Project Managers with project coordination efforts
• Support Superintendents with field execution and site operations alignment
• Serve as a liaison between office management and field teams to keep projects moving efficiently

 

Must-Haves:

• 3-5+ years of Project Engineer experience
• Commercial construction experience
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, or related construction field
• Strong communication skills
• Highly organized and detail-oriented
• Ambitious, coachable, and eager to grow
• Strong follow-through and accountability mindset

Benefits:

• 401(k) with 100% match up to 4%
• Fully paid medical and dental insurance
• $1,150/month vehicle allowance (pre-tax)
• Long-term growth opportunity into Project Management

Role: Project Coordinator
Duration: 12m contract with extensions or full time conversion 

Location: Santa Clara, CA

Project Coordinator's position provides administrative and project support for the assigned group and serves as the primary point of contact for internal and external customers on all administrative and informational matters. This position will have secondary responsibilities in providing marketing and administrative support to the Sales and Project Managers and providing back up and collaborative support for other regional offices. - Support the PM with reconciling project accounts with general ledger entries and labor postings; tracking project budgets and expenditures; monitoring cost performance vs. forecasts; identifying cost overruns and recommend corrective actions. - Work with internal Procurement Engineer to identify material and equipment constraints impacting planned work. Identify possible future material and equipment constraints for prioritization. - Coordinating with Project Management staff to create and submit billings each month to the client - Support the Collections department and Project Management staff to collect payments and track compliance with payment and collection terms/conditions, including certified payroll, as applicable. - Coordinate with the PM/PE to review subcontractor/vendor payment applications for progress alignment - Act as bridge between project teams and AP for clarifying and correcting invoice discrepancies, responding to vendor inquiries, and prioritizing urgent payments. - Assist the Project Management team in processing vendor and subcontractor invoices and act as the “point person” in Medius for the project. Assist project management team with forecasting support & compliance and audits.

 

Required Skills & Experience

- 3-5+ years' of experience as a Project Coordinator or similar working on construction sites, supporting field teams, GC's, and subs

- Experience working as a POC for an end client

- Proficient with employee onboarding, badging, etc

- Intermediate proficiency-level usage of MS Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, MS Project

Experience planning and executing meetings for department leadership, sales managers, salespeople, and vendors as needed by the Project Manager

Annual Compensation:
$85,000 to $100,000. Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including skills, experience, and education. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law