Construction Project Engineer: Grow Into PM

RIMEPRO INC; Paramount (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Life insurance

Professional growth and advancement

Job summary

RIMEPRO INC, a growing general contractor in Southern California, seeks a Construction Project Engineer to support projects across public works, healthcare, education, and institutional sectors. Early-career professionals will gain hands-on experience working with seasoned PMs and superintendents on technically challenging projects.

Responsibilities include coordinating with clients and subs, managing RFIs and submittals, maintaining logs, tracking costs, and supporting scheduling and closeout

Qualifications

• 2+ years of Project Engineer or related commercial construction experience preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field preferred.
• General contractor experience preferred.
• Exposure to public works, healthcare, education, federal, institutional, or commercial construction is a plus.
• Ability to read and understand construction plans and specifications.
• Familiarity with RFIs, submittals, change orders, procurement, and project documentation.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Comfortable working between the office and active construction sites.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Motivated to develop into an Assistant Project Manager and Project Manager.

Responsibilities

• Support Project Managers and Superintendents with day-to-day project coordination
• Prepare, track, and manage RFIs, submittals, and project documentation
• Review plans, specifications, shop drawings, and construction documents
• Maintain drawing logs, submittal logs, RFI logs, procurement logs, and project records
• Coordinate with subcontractors, vendors, architects, engineers, and project stakeholders
• Assist with subcontractor procurement, scope reviews, and buyout
• Track long-lead materials, equipment, and project deliveries
• Assist with change orders, pricing, cost tracking, and budget updates
• Support project schedule updates and monitor upcoming milestones
• Attend project meetings and assist with meeting minutes and follow-up items
• Perform site walks and assist with quality control and progress documentation
• Coordinate inspections and required project documentation
• Assist with punch lists, closeout documents, warranties, O&M manuals, and final turnover
• Support compliance with company safety and project-specific requirements

Skills

Reading blueprints

Project coordination

Written & verbal communication

Documentation management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering

Job description

RIMEPRO INC, a growing general contractor in Southern California, seeks a Construction Project Engineer to support projects across public works, healthcare, education, and institutional sectors. Early-career professionals will gain hands-on experience working with seasoned PMs and superintendents on technically challenging projects.

Responsibilities include coordinating with clients and subs, managing RFIs and submittals, maintaining logs, tracking costs, and supporting scheduling and closeout