Construction Field Engineer

JLM Strategic Talent Partners; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 55,104 - 110,208; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision, life insurance

Paid time off

Ongoing HR support

Competitive benefits packages

JLM rewards incentive program

Job summary

JLM Strategic Talent Partners, located in Torrance, California, is seeking a skilled Project Engineer for high-level infrastructure projects. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in project engineering and civil construction, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and possess strong communication skills. Responsibilities include managing project controls tasks, ensuring compliance with regulations, and providing supervision for junior engineers. The role offers competitive compensation of $40.00 – $80.00 per hour, along with comprehensive benefits including health insurance and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in project engineering and civil construction.
• Thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Enthusiastic about construction projects and meeting deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Support construction activities by planning and organizing tasks.
• Provide supervision and on-the-job training for lower-level engineers.
• Inspect field conditions and identify problems.

Skills

Project engineering

Civil construction

Quality control

Budget management

Contract administration

Job description

About JLM Strategic Talent Partners

We partner with national and international prime contractors to source, vet, and place qualified talent for high‑level infrastructure projects across the U.S.

The Ideal Candidate

• A proven track record in project engineering and civil construction.
• Thrives in a fast‑paced, team‑oriented environment.
• Enthusiastic about construction projects and meeting deadlines.
• Self‑oriented, organized, great communicator, approachable.
• Comfortable working as part of a project site team.

Key Responsibilities / Skills

• Support construction activities by planning, organizing, and implementing project engineering and project controls tasks, including safe work planning, quality control, quantity tracking, budget management, financial reporting and forecasting, cash flow management, scheduling, operations work planning, contract/subcontract administration, change management, document control, and project closeout.
• Provide supervision and on‑the‑job training for lower‑level engineers.
• Develop a complete understanding of contract plans and specifications.
• Assist the project team in implementing the overall Quality Management System.
• Inspect field conditions and identify problems, inaccuracies, and cost‑saving measures; take corrective actions as needed.
• Inspect subordinates’ work for compliance with contract plans and specifications, point out deficiencies and take corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements for executing projects.
• Track material costs and quantities entering project sites.
• Create reports based on monthly material costs and inventory.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation: $40.00 – $80.00 per hour.
• Health, dental, vision, life insurance.
• Paid time off.
• Ongoing HR support.
• Competitive benefits packages.
• JLM rewards incentive program.

Additional Information

Strong relationships and long‑term hires are central to our approach. We ensure a collaborative partnership with both clients and candidates.