Project Controls & Operations Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

NOW HIRING: PROJECT CONTROLS & OPERATIONS ENGINEER

FULL TIME

Opportunity

A high-volume asphalt, grading, concrete, and pavement maintenance contractor is seeking a Project Controls & Operations Engineer to support scheduling, procurement, estimating coordination, and operational execution across 1,000+ projects annually throughout Southern California.

The Project Controls & Operations Engineer will support the transition of projects from estimating into operations while helping improve operational scalability as the company continues growing from approximately $25M to $30M+ in annual revenue.

The role works directly under the Head of Operations and receives mentorship from operations leadership, estimating, dispatch, procurement, and field teams.

Why Choose Us

• Rapid growth supporting 1,000+ projects annually across Southern California
• Strong exposure to asphalt, grading, concrete, and pavement maintenance operations
• Direct mentorship from operations leadership and field superintendents
• Fast-paced environment with high-volume project execution
• Strong focus on operational systems and coordination
• Clear pathway into long-term construction operations leadership
• Strong compensation package including company truck, gas card, and long-term growth potential

Key Responsibilities

• Support transition of awarded projects from estimating into operations
• Schedule awarded projects within 48 hours of handoff and coordinate startup readiness
• Maintain and update operational schedules and project tracking systems
• Identify scheduling conflicts, procurement gaps, and operational risks
• Coordinate procurement including materials, subcontractors, trucking, and equipment
• Support dispatch coordination and operational resource planning
• Assist with constructability reviews, phasing analysis, and production planning
• Review plans, specifications, and project details to support execution planning
• Coordinate schedules and updates with customers, contractors, and internal teams
• Support estimating and preconstruction alignment activities
• Utilize operational systems including STACK, Velocity, Foundations, Google Workspace, Samsara, and Fleetio

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume operational environment
• Ability to read and interpret construction plans and specifications
• Strong problem-solving and coordination abilities
• Proficiency with Google Workspace and construction software systems

• Preferred
• 1–2 years of internship or construction-related experience
• Exposure to estimating, scheduling, or project coordination
• Field experience in asphalt, grading, concrete, or heavy civil construction

Compensation & Benefits

• Salaried position
• Company truck provided
• Fuel/gas card provided
• Additional benefits per company policy

Work Environment

• Office-based with regular field and jobsite exposure
• Fast-paced operational environment supporting high-volume construction work
• Frequent coordination with field crews, vendors, subcontractors, and internal teams

How to Apply

Ready to help engineer what lasts?

Email your resume to View email address on ziprecruiter.com
For a confidential conversation, contact Taylor Maurer, Senior Managing Partner, at View phone number on ziprecruiter.com