Construction Project Engineer - Grow to PM, Procore Expert

RIMEPRO INC; Santa Monica (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Benefits package

Professional development opportunities

Career advancement to PM roles

Job summary

RIMEPRO INC is seeking a Construction Project Engineer to support Project Managers and Superintendents across commercial and public works projects in Santa Monica. You will assist with RFIs, submittals, shop drawings, and coordination with subcontractors and design teams.

The role emphasizes reading drawings, scheduling, documentation, and cost tracking, with growth potential into PM roles. A relevant degree and software familiarity are preferred.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of construction experience preferred.
• Experience as a Project Engineer, Field Engineer, or Project Coordinator with a commercial general contractor preferred.
• Experience with commercial construction, public works, tenant improvements, renovations, or ground-up projects.
• Understanding of construction processes, scheduling, subcontractor coordination, and field operations.
• Familiarity with RFIs, submittals, change orders, procurement, and project documentation.
• Ability to read and interpret architectural, structural, civil, and MEP drawings.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple project responsibilities.
• Strong communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work closely with Project Managers, Superintendents, subcontractors, and design teams.
• Experience with Procore, Bluebeam, SureTrak, or similar construction management software.

Responsibilities

• Support Project Managers and Superintendents on projects from preconstruction through completion.
• Prepare, track, and manage RFIs, submittals, shop drawings, and project documentation.
• Coordinate with subcontractors, architects, engineers, owners, and field personnel to resolve issues.
• Review drawings, specifications, contracts, and project requirements.
• Assist with subcontractor bidding, buyout, procurement, and material tracking.
• Support scheduling, look-ahead planning, and construction sequencing.
• Track change orders, purchase orders, project costs, and subcontractor documentation.
• Assist with project meetings, minutes, progress reports, and schedule updates.
• Coordinate inspections, material deliveries, long-lead items, and subcontractor activities.
• Monitor construction progress, quality, and milestones with field teams.
• Identify constructability issues, scheduling conflicts, and potential delays.
• Support public agency coordination, documentation, and compliance on applicable projects.
• Maintain organized project records and logs.
• Assist with punch lists, closeout documentation, and owner turnover.

Skills

Project engineering

Field coordination

Scheduling

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or related field

Tools

Procore

Bluebeam

SureTrak

Job description

RIMEPRO INC is seeking a Construction Project Engineer to support Project Managers and Superintendents across commercial and public works projects in Santa Monica. You will assist with RFIs, submittals, shop drawings, and coordination with subcontractors and design teams.

The role emphasizes reading drawings, scheduling, documentation, and cost tracking, with growth potential into PM roles. A relevant degree and software familiarity are preferred.