Construction Project Engineer MEP

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

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent company culture

Well-respected in construction

Competitive compensation package

Excellent benefits

Profit sharing plan

Growth opportunities

Training for junior level candidates

Job summary

Jobot in Sacramento, CA is seeking a Construction Project Engineer with MEP experience to support a full-service commercial construction company. The role focuses on scheduling, cost control, submittals, RFIs, and closeout with a strong emphasis on leadership and collaboration.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years in commercial construction, experience with Procore, and a proven ability to work in a team. Competitive pay and growth opportunities offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent experience.
• 3-5 years in commercial construction as Project Engineer/PM.
• MEP experience desired for this role.
• Experience with Procore or similar PM software.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Team-oriented and deadline-driven.

Responsibilities

• Assist PM and Superintendent with scheduling, cost control, expediting, quantities, and safety.
• Prepare submittal log updates and RFIs to ensure timely responses.
• Review subcontractor submittals for conformance with specs and contracts.
• Prepare RFIs to design consultants, owners, and subs.
• Review and verify Change Orders and validity.
• Develop the Construction Schedule using MS Project and justify extra work.
• Prepare material take-offs, requisitions, and purchase orders.
• Maintain daily job logs and as-built records; gather closeout docs.
• Expedite material deliveries and monitor quality control.

Skills

MEP experience

Leadership

Communication skills

Team player

Schedule management

Negotiation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Procore

Job description

If you're a Construction Project Engineer (MEP) and want to work with a stable, full-service commercial construction company specializing in Commercial, Retail, Institutional, and Industrial spaces, with over 65 years in business then apply now!

This Jobot Job is hosted by: Jennifer Thomas

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

A bit about us

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 with MEP experience 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.

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

Job Details

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.


• MEP experience is desired for this role


• Experience with construction project management software (experience with Procore desired)


• This candidate must be able to demonstrate leadership abilities and possess 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.

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.

Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.