Construction Project Engineer Level 2

RBA Builders; Fountain Valley (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

Paid time off & holidays

401(k) with company match

Career development & mentorship

Job summary

RBA Builders is seeking a Project Engineer Level 2 in Fountain Valley, CA to support commercial projects from start to finish. You will work with Project Managers, Superintendents, subcontractors, and clients, applying construction experience to help plan, coordinate, and execute tasks.

The role emphasizes safety, accountability, quality, and teamwork, with growth opportunities as you tackle diverse project types. Full-time, office and jobsite requirements apply.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, construction management, or a related field.
• Ability to read/interpret construction plans, scopes, and specifications.
• Working knowledge of scheduling tools and project management platforms.
• Procore or a similar platform for project documentation, coordination, and tracking.
• Strong understanding of construction methods, materials, and industry practices.
• Strong written and verbal communication; ability to work effectively across teams.
• Ability to independently review project documents, identify potential issues, and recommend solutions.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint); Bluebeam preferred.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills; manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proactive problem-solving and moving tasks forward with minimal oversight.
• Dependability, punctuality, and a professional, positive approach.

Responsibilities

• Support field operations and coordinate work across different project types and scopes.
• Review drawings, specifications, reports, and other project documents and understand their impact on execution.
• Manage submittals, shop drawings, project documentation, and logs.
• Coordinate RFIs, change orders, and cost tracking with project teams.
• Contribute to estimating work, including bid packages, scope analysis, and subcontractor proposals.
• Help manage project schedules, procurement activities, and critical path milestones.
• Partner with Project Managers and Superintendents on daily execution, problem-solving, and closeout.
• Build productive relationships with subcontractors, architects, clients, and internal teams.
• Promote jobsite safety and ensure procedures and documentation are followed.
• Organize and prioritize multiple responsibilities and deadlines.

Skills

Construction plan reading

Project coordination

Communication

Time management

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

MS Office

Education

Bachelors in Civil Eng / Construction Mgmt

Tools

Procore

Bluebeam

Excel

Scheduling tools

Job description

At RBA Builders, our team is central to every project we deliver. We’re seeking a motivated Project Engineer Level 2 who is ready to take on greater responsibility and contribute actively to project planning, coordination, and execution. In this role, you’ll apply your construction experience to support commercial projects from start to finish. You’ll work closely with Project Managers, Superintendents, subcontractors, and clients while continuing to grow with a company that values safety, accountability, quality, and its employees.

What You’ll Do

• Support field operations and coordinate work across different project types and scopes.
• Review drawings, specifications, reports, and other project documents, and understand how they affect project execution.
• Manage submittals, shop drawings, project documentation, and logs.
• Coordinate RFIs, change orders, and cost tracking with project teams.
• Contribute to estimating work, including preparing bid packages, analyzing scopes, and reviewing subcontractor proposals.
• Help manage project schedules, procurement activities, and critical path milestones.
• Partner with Project Managers and Superintendents on daily project execution, problem-solving, and closeout.
• Build productive working relationships with subcontractors, architects, clients, and internal teams.
• Promote jobsite safety and help ensure project procedures and documentation requirements are followed.
• Organize and prioritize multiple responsibilities and deadlines.

What We’re Looking For

• A bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, construction management, or a related field.
• Strong ability to read and interpret construction plans, scopes, and specifications.
• Working knowledge of construction software, including scheduling tools and project management platforms.
• Proficiency in Procore or a similar platform for project documentation, coordination, and tracking.
• A solid understanding of construction methods, materials, and industry practices.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work effectively across teams.
• The ability to independently review project documents, identify potential issues, and recommend solutions.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint. Working knowledge of Bluebeam is preferred.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and the ability to move tasks forward with minimal oversight.
• Dependability, punctuality, and a professional, positive approach with team members and stakeholders.

Preferred Certifications

• Procore Project Management Certification preferred but not required.
• LEED Green Associate.
• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30.

Why RBA Builders?

We’re Committed To Delivering Excellent Projects And Creating An Environment Where Our Employees Can Do Their Best Work. Our Core Values Guide How We Work

• Do the right thing, even when it’s inconvenient.
• Fun, Family & Fellowship.
• We Are Here for You.
• Fiscally Committed to Team Success.

We offer competitive salary and opportunities for performance-based growth, health, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off and holidays, a 401(k) with company match, and career development and mentorship opportunities.

This is a full-time position involving both office and jobsite work. Jobsite visits are required, including wearing appropriate personal protective equipment. The role may involve walking, standing, and occasional lifting.