Project Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

About the Opportunity

We are actively recruiting Construction Project Engineers for established general contractors throughout Southern California specializing in ground-up industrial construction, concrete tilt-up, distribution centers, warehouses, and large-scale commercial developments.

These opportunities are based in San Diego and the Inland Empire, offering the chance to work on substantial ground-up projects with established builders and strong Southern California project pipelines.

We are seeking motivated Project Engineers who can support Project Managers and Superintendents throughout all phases of construction, from preconstruction and initial sitework through final turnover. Ideal candidates have experience with project documentation, subcontractor coordination, RFIs, submittals, procurement, and field operations on commercial or industrial construction projects.

Project Types

• Concrete Tilt-Up Construction

• Distribution Centers & Logistics Facilities

• Warehouses & Light Industrial

• Ground-Up Industrial Developments

• Cold Storage & Refrigerated Facilities

• Large-Scale Commercial Construction

Key Responsibilities

• Support Project Managers and Superintendents on ground-up industrial and commercial construction projects from preconstruction through completion.

• Assist with project coordination involving sitework, foundations, concrete tilt-up, structural steel, building systems, and final turnover.

• Prepare, track, and manage RFIs, submittals, shop drawings, and project documentation.

• Coordinate with subcontractors, architects, engineers, vendors, and field personnel to resolve project issues.

• Assist with subcontractor bidding, buyout, procurement, and material tracking.

• Support project scheduling, look-ahead planning, and construction sequencing.

• Review construction drawings, specifications, and contract documents to identify potential conflicts.

• Track change orders, purchase orders, project costs, and subcontractor documentation.

• Assist with project meetings, meeting minutes, progress reports, and schedule updates.

• Coordinate material deliveries, long-lead items, inspections, and subcontractor activities.

• Work closely with field teams to monitor construction progress, quality, and project milestones.

• Identify constructability issues, scheduling conflicts, and potential project delays.

• Maintain organized project records, logs, and communication between field and office teams.

• Assist with punch lists, closeout documentation, final inspections, and owner turnover.

Qualifications

• 1–5+ years of construction experience preferred.

• Experience as a Project Engineer, Field Engineer, or Project Coordinator with a commercial general contractor preferred.

• Experience with ground-up commercial, industrial, concrete tilt-up, warehouse, or distribution center construction preferred.

• Understanding of construction processes, scheduling, subcontractor coordination, and field operations.

• Familiarity with RFIs, submittals, change orders, procurement, and project documentation.

• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and project schedules.

• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple project responsibilities.

• Strong communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to work closely with Project Managers, Superintendents, subcontractors, and design teams.

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field preferred.

• Experience with Procore, Bluebeam, MS Project, or similar construction management software preferred.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base salary based on experience

• Performance-based bonus opportunities

• Car allowance or mileage reimbursement, depending on position

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• 401(k) retirement plan

• Paid holidays and PTO

• Professional development and career advancement opportunities

• Opportunity to grow into an Assistant Project Manager or Project Manager role