Construction Project Engineer

Jobot; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Excellent benefits

Profit sharing

Career growth

Training for juniors

Job summary

Jobot in Sacramento, CA is seeking a Project Engineer (Construction) to direct and assist with management of assigned commercial construction projects. The role emphasizes adherence to budgets, schedules, and standard PM processes while supporting the Project Manager and Superintendent.

The position requires 3–5 years in commercial construction, familiarity with Procore, and strong leadership and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree is desired, but not required.
• 3-5 years of experience in the Commercial Construction Industry in Project Engineer/Project Management.
• Experience with construction project management software (Procore desired).
• Leadership abilities and strong written and oral communication, including negotiation skills.
• Ability to work well in a team environment; deadline and detail oriented.

Responsibilities

• Help and assist the Project Manager and Superintendent in the management and execution of construction projects, including Scheduling, Cost Control, Expediting, Quantification, Estimate/Pricing and Safety.
• Prepare Submittal log updates and RFI’s updates with emphasis on outstanding submittal and unanswered RFI’s.
• Study and learn submittal requirement; ensure subcontractors make timely submittals; review subcontractor submittals for conformance with specs and contract documents; transmit submittals to Architect/design team for review; maintain status log and responses.
• Prepare, address and distribute RFI’s to appropriate design consultant, owner and subcontractors.
• Check and review Change Orders submitted by subcontractors for validity and correctness.
• Prepare Construction Schedule using Microsoft Project; prepare estimates to justify Extra work or Change Order.
• Prepare Material Take-off and requisitions and purchase orders.
• Oversee proper completion of Daily Job Logs and As-Built records.
• Prepare and gather all closeout documentations; Expedite material deliveries; Monitor quality control and report to PM and superintendent.

Skills

Leadership abilities

Written and verbal communication

Team player

Negotiation skills

Deadline oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Tools

Procore

Microsoft Project

Job description

Job details

Project Engineer (Construction)

We are a full-service commercial construction company specializing in retail, commercial, institutional, and industrial spaces, with over 65 years of experience looking for a Project Engineer (Construction) to join our team in Sacramento, CA. Our business emphasizes customer satisfaction through professional service and integrity, operating from multiple offices in California and Nevada. Our services include pre-construction, design-build, general contracting, and construction management. We build lasting relationships by delivering high-quality projects for diverse sectors such as hospitality, medical centers, and shopping centers and more.

Salary: $80,000 - $100,000 per year

The Construction Project Engineer will direct and assist with management of assigned Commercial Construction projects while following organizational policies, programs, budget, and schedules to accomplish goals and objectives. This position also directs assigned projects with adherence to planning, execution, monitoring, and closing within standard project management methodology.

Responsibilities / Duties

• Help and assist the Project Manager and Superintendent in the management and execution of construction projects, including Scheduling, Cost Control, Expediting, Quantification, Estimate/Pricing and Safety.
• Prepare Submittal log updates and RFI’s updates with the emphasis on outstanding submittal and unanswered RFI’s.
• Study and learn submittal requirement; ensure that subcontractors make timely submittals; review subcontractor submittals for conformance with the specification and contract documents; transmit subcontractor submittals to the Architect or the design team for review and approval, maintain status log, track submittal responsiveness and responses.
• Prepare, address and distribute RFI’s to appropriate design consultant, owner and subcontractors.
• Check and review miscellaneous Change Orders request submitted by subcontractor for validity and correctness.
• Prepare Construction Schedule using Microsoft Project software, prepare miscellaneous estimate to justify Extra work or Change Order.
• Prepare Material Take-off and requisitions and purchase orders.
• Oversee proper completion of Daily Job Logs and As-Built records.
• Prepares and gathers all closeout documentations.
• Expedite material deliveries.
• Monitor quality control and report to the PM and superintendent.

Qualifications / Requirements

• Bachelor's degree is desired, but not required. Working experience will be considered.
• 3-5 years of experience in the Commercial Construction Industry in Project Engineer/Project Management.
• Experience with construction project management software (experience with Procore desired)
• This candidate must be able to demonstrate leadership abilities and posses above average written and oral communication skills, including strong negotiation skills.
• The ability to work well in a team environment is also essential for this position.
• Deadline and detail oriented.

Why Join Us?

• Excellent Company Culture
• Well-Respected in the Construction Industry
• Competitive Compensation Package
• Excellent Benefits
• Profit Sharing Plan!
• Stable Growing Company with room to grow!
• Training for junior level candidates

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.