Construction Engineer

PPG; Mojave (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Retirement plans

Family Leave

Life and Disability Insurance

Job summary

A leading aerospace company based in Mojave, CA is seeking an Experienced Construction Engineer to manage significant construction projects with a budget of $35 million. You will be responsible for supporting project coordination and ensuring engineering excellence throughout the construction phases. Candidates should have at least five years of experience and a bachelor's degree in a relevant field. The role offers a salary range of $110,000 to $130,000, along with various benefits.

Qualifications

• Five or more years of experience managing construction projects.
• Knowledge of California engineering codes and COR permit is required.
• Experience in aerospace or manufacturing environments is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide support and coordination for construction project portfolio.
• Conduct routine field verifications and monitor construction progress.
• Engage in project development and provide constructability input.

Skills

Construction project management

Collaboration with contractors

Knowledge of construction codes

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Job description

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This range is provided by PPG. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Ready for an aerospace adventure? PPG Aerospace in Mojave, CA has an exciting on-site opportunity for an Experienced Construction Engineer to join our Aerospace Manufacturing team!

As an Aerospace Manufacturing - Construction Engineer, you will oversee a groundbreaking initiative, managing a $35 million budget and collaborating with diverse contractors. Enjoy the best of both worlds, working with our creative team in the office while being hands‑on with construction professionals. From coordinating installations to ensuring safety and engineering drawings, your versatile role brings this endeavor to life. Join us today and redefine the possibilities in aerospace.

This position will be based at our Mojave, CA facility and will report directly to the Engineering Manager.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily support and coordination for the Mojave PPG Aerospace project portfolio, including close interaction with GAMT and Operations engineering leads to deliver solutions, monitor project status, and ensure timely engineering responses during construction.
• Engage early in project development and various engineering design stages to offer constructability input, minimize field construction risks, and contribute to inter‑discipline collaboration through team meetings and model reviews.
• Maintain comprehensive knowledge of PPG standards and core construction activities (piping, foundations, lifts, instrumentation, electrical) to serve as a resource during field walks, model reviews, and construction readiness assessments.
• Participate in constructability‑related reviews such as QA/QC, schedule controls, estimates, systems identification, purchasing, contracting, field HSE, and construction readiness to support project execution.
• Conduct routine field verifications and visits to ensure accurate engineering deliverables, monitor construction progress, and maintain communication with PPG construction representatives and contractors.
• Coordinate with Hargrove engineering to develop construction work packages and proactively track permits to closure, including regular meetings with the Permit Lead and participation in weekly construction meetings.
• Facilitate timely engineering responses to RFIs by vetting questions and driving resolution, supporting smooth construction operations and effective project delivery.

Qualifications

• Five (5) or more years of experience managing construction projects, manufacturing, process or design engineering required.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred.
• Knowledge of applicable California engineering, industrial, and building codes and COR permit required.
• Only U.S. Citizens, Green Card holders, and political asylees or refugees are eligible to apply.

Base Salary

The base salary range for this position is $110,000 to $130,000 annually. All offer amounts are dictated by length/breadth of applicable experience and current departmental pay equity.

About us

Here at PPG, we make it happen, and we are looking for candidates of the highest integrity and professional candor who share our values, with the commitment and drive to strive today to do better than yesterday – everyday.

Through leadership in innovation, sustainability and color, PPG helps customers in industrial, transportation, consumer products, and construction markets and aftermarkets to enhance more surfaces in more ways than does any other company. To learn more, visit www.ppg.com and follow @PPG on X.

The PPG Way

Every single day at PPG:

We partner with customers to create mutual value.

We are “One PPG” to the world.

We trust our people every day, in every way.

We make it happen.

We run it like we own it.

We do better today than yesterday – everyday.

PPG provides equal opportunity to all candidates and employees. We offer an opportunity to grow and develop your career in an environment that provides a fulfilling workplace for employees, creates an environment for continuous learning, and embraces the ideas and diversity of others. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression. If you need assistance to complete your application due to a disability, please email [e-mail].

PPG values your feedback on our recruiting process. We encourage you to visit Glassdoor.com and provide feedback on the process, so that we can do better today than yesterday.

Benefits like health / vision / dental insurance, retirement plans, Family Leave, Life and Disability Insurance are discussed with you by your recruiter during the hiring process.