Assistant Project Manager, Engineering

Clark Pacific; West Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Life insurance and voluntary benefits

Job summary

A leading construction firm in California seeks an Assistant Project Manager to oversee architectural and structural projects. This role requires 2-5 years of experience as a Project Engineer and a BS in Civil or Mechanical Engineering. The Assistant Project Manager will work with internal and external partners to ensure successful project delivery and documentation. Competitive compensation is provided, along with comprehensive benefits including health insurance, a 401(k) plan, and more.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience as a successful Project Engineer required.
• EIT certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate successful design, fabrication, and installation of building systems.
• Build an efficient communication flow with project partners.
• Responsible for project documentation and ensuring alignment.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

BS in Civil Engineering or Mechanical Engineering

Job description

At Clark Pacific, the Assistant Project Manager facilitates the successful design, fabrication, and installation of architectural and structural building systems. Working as part of an integrated team within a specific business unit, this role applies engineering, project management, problem‑solving, and communication skills across all levels and disciplines within the organization. The Assistant Project Manager leads (generally 1 to 3) Project Engineers and works on multiple projects simultaneously.

Compensation and Benefits

Competitive Compensation Range: $95,000 – $130,000 annually, depending on experience. Benefits include weekly pay, health, dental and vision insurance (options of using Kaiser and VSP for vision), medical FSA, dependent care FSA, employer paid life insurance, voluntary ancillary benefits such as critical illness, accident insurance and whole life insurance. 401(k) matching 100% of the first 3%, then 50% of the next 2% (subject to waiting period).

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Exercise a high level of professionalism and confidentiality when working with staff, projects and proprietary information.
• Build an efficient, high‑level communication flow with all internal and external project partners.
• Responsible for project documentation (plans, specifications, RFIs, submittals, meeting minutes) coming from design and trade partners, ensuring alignment and consistency.
• Assemble trade contracts for Project Manager/Superintendent review.
• Collaborate with Project Manager and Superintendent on‑site safety plan maintenance and implementation (weekly safety meetings, pre‑task planning, accident investigation).
• Partner with Project Managers and Superintendents to maintain and manage field operations (scheduling, testing, inspections, maintaining look‑ahead schedules, daily reports, quality management).
• Lead cost management from identification of changes through estimating and execution of change orders.
• Obtain and maintain individual safety and project management certifications (OSHA 30, LEED, SWPPP).
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• 2‑5 years of experience as a successful Project Engineer required.
• BS in Civil Engineering or Mechanical Engineering, or an engineering related degree required.
• EIT certification preferred.

Core Values

• Determination: Meet challenges head on.
• Innovation: Always look for better.
• Well‑Being: Seek the success, health and happiness of all.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Clark Pacific is an Equal Opportunity Employer, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

Interested? Want to learn more? If you’re a hard‑working nice person who is smart and curious, and think that this position is right for you, we want to hear from you. Please apply and let’s begin the journey. Welcome to Clark Pacific. Let’s do great things together!