Associate Project Engineer

Socket.dev; Anaheim (CA); On-site; USD 84,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

401(k) with match

Medical, dental, vision

Job summary

Performance Contracting Group is seeking an entry-level Associate Project Engineer for PCI Los Angeles 557 operations in Anaheim, CA. The role provides hands-on experience in project management, estimating, and growth within an employee-owned organization.

Responsibilities include safety meetings, punch lists, RFIs, submittals, and scheduling support. A bachelor’s degree in CM/CE/CS or equivalent is required, with strong communication and teamwork skills.

Qualifications

• Must have a bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Construction Engineering, or comparable work experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to read and interpret specifications and drawings.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and learn quickly.

Responsibilities

• Conduct safety meetings and coordinate with project teams.
• Create and manage punch lists and QA/QC tasks.
• Prepare RFIs and submittals for projects.
• Labor control on assigned projects, including setup and maintenance.
• Perform takeoffs for material ordering and support project scheduling.
• Coordinate warranties and O&M’s; assist in material coordination with PO’s and invoicing.

Skills

Bachelor's degree

Team player

Communication skills

Multitasking

Problem solving

Self-starter

Work under pressure

Customer service

Read drawings

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management

Construction Engineering

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Company Overview

Performance Contracting Group is a national employee-owned specialty contractor that offers quality services and products to the commercial, industrial, and non-residential construction markets. We are committed to recruiting, developing, and advancing employees from a diversity of backgrounds and experiences, as well as supporting a culture of safety and inclusiveness that allows you to contribute to your fullest potential. We place high value on training and professional development, encouraging you to broaden and strengthen your unique skill sets so you can fully realize your potential.

Job Description

Performance Contracting is seeking a motivated individual to join our growing employee-owned organization as an entry-level Associate Project Engineer for its PCI Los Angeles 557 operations based in Anaheim, CA.

The Associate Project Engineer role serves as a launching pad for future leaders within PCI. It's a dynamic position offering hands-on experience in project management and estimating, setting the stage for professional growth and career advancement in an innovative environment.

Job responsibilities include:

• Conducting safety meetings
• Creating and managing punch lists
• Supporting the Quality Control Measures outlined in PCI’s QA/QC program
• Preparing RFI’s and submittals
• Labor control on assigned projects, including setup and maintenance
• Quantitative takeoffs for material ordering
• Supporting the implementation of the job schedule
• Coordinating warranties and O&M’s
• Material coordination with purchase orders and invoicing

Salary range: $84,000 - 89,000 annual salary plus non-guaranteed annualized bonus program.

This position is safety-sensitive.

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Basic Requirements

• Must have a bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Construction Engineering, Construction Science, or comparable work experience
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite products (e.g., Excel, Word, etc.)
• A clear understanding of how to read and interpret specifications and drawings
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Ability to learn new skills by engaging in technical job functions and applying new skills as they are taught
• Strong customer service skills and relationship‑building abilities
• Must have critical‑thinking and problem‑solving skills
• Ability to multitask
• Motivated self‑starter with strong work ethic and willingness to take initiative
• Works well under pressure and deadlines

Preferred Requirements

• OSHA certifications
• Experience with different scopes of construction
• Willing to travel/relocate based on project needs

Benefits

At Performance Contracting, our employees are our greatest asset. We put our people first and are proud to provide a comprehensive benefits package designed to meet the needs of our employees at every stage of life.

In our commitment to fostering an environment where everyone can thrive personally and professionally, we offer:

• Competitive pay
• Incentive bonus plan
• Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP)
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with match
• Medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision insurance plans with flexible spending account option
• Life insurance, AD&D, and disability benefits
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Flexible paid time off policy and paid holidays

PCG provides equal employment and affirmative action opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.

PCG is a background screening, drug-free workplace. In accordance with the provisions of Tennessee Code Annotated (T.C.A.), Title 50, Chapter 9, PCG’s Drug-Free Workplace Program includes drug and alcohol testing as part of the hiring process and throughout employment, as applicable.

Please note this job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

NOTICE TO STAFFING FIRMS, AGENCIES, AND EMPLOYMENT VENDORS: Performance Contracting Group and its affiliates will not accept unsolicited resumes or claims on candidates from third-party employment vendors unless a signed Fee Agreement is in place AND a candidate has been submitted into our applicant tracking system(Dayforce). Vendor solicitation should be directed to the Corporate Recruitment Department directly; as such, firms that circumvent the required compliant process will be barred from submitting candidates. In the absence of a signed Fee Agreement and proper resume submission, PCG does not recognize any claim on a candidate by a third party and will consider unsolicited resumes the property of the company, reserving the right to engage and hire those candidates without any financial responsibility to the third-party vendor.

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