Construction Project Engineer - Growth in Commercial Builds

International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO); San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Career development

Job summary

IAPMO in San Jose, CA seeks a Project Engineer to support project managers and field teams through the construction lifecycle, ensuring safety, schedule, budget, and quality. This role offers growth opportunities in a fast-paced commercial environment with cross-functional collaboration across subs, vendors, and clients.

The ideal candidate has 1–2 years in commercial construction, strong plan review skills, and proficiency with MS Office and construction software.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Engineering, or related field preferred.
• 1–2 years of experience in commercial construction, construction management, engineering, or related field preferred.
• Strong understanding of construction plans, specifications, and project documentation.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist Project Managers and Superintendents with day-to-day project coordination.
• Review plans, specifications, submittals, RFIs, and project documentation.
• Prepare, track, and distribute RFIs, submittals, transmittals, and other project correspondence.
• Assist with project schedules, procurement, material tracking, and cost documentation.
• Coordinate with subcontractors, vendors, architects, engineers, and clients.
• Review subcontractor documents, invoices, change orders, and pay applications.
• Maintain accurate project records and ensure documentation is organized and current.
• Participate in project meetings and prepare meeting minutes and action-item tracking.
• Assist with quantity takeoffs, estimates, and change-order pricing as needed.
• Support field teams with document control and resolution of construction-related issues.
• Monitor project progress and communicate potential schedule, cost, or coordination issues to the Project Manager.
• Assist with closeout activities, including punch lists, warranties, O&M manuals, and final documentation.
• Promote and maintain a strong culture of safety, quality, teamwork, and professionalism.

Skills

Project coordination

Documentation management

Communication

Time management

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management / Civil Engineering

Tools

Procore

Bluebeam

Autodesk

Excel

Job description

IAPMO in San Jose, CA seeks a Project Engineer to support project managers and field teams through the construction lifecycle, ensuring safety, schedule, budget, and quality. This role offers growth opportunities in a fast-paced commercial environment with cross-functional collaboration across subs, vendors, and clients.

The ideal candidate has 1–2 years in commercial construction, strong plan review skills, and proficiency with MS Office and construction software.