Construction Senior Project Engineer

Jobot; Corona (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobot is partnering with a well-established Southern California general contractor to hire a Project Engineer / Senior Project Engineer. Take ownership of complex projects while working with long-tenured leaders in an organization known for stability, mentorship, and career growth.

Responsibilities include leading project engineering on one or more projects, managing RFIs, submittals, shop drawings, and meeting minutes, coordinating with owners, architects, engineers, subcontractors, and field

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field required.
• 5+ years of experience with a general contractor in project engineering or related roles.
• Experience on commercial, industrial, healthcare, education, distribution, e-commerce, or tenant improvement projects.
• Strong understanding of construction processes, contract documents, and project controls.
• Proficiency with Procore, Bluebeam, MS Office, and scheduling software.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the lead Project Engineering resource on one or more construction projects.
• Manage RFIs, submittals, shop drawings, meeting minutes, procurement tracking, and project documentation.
• Coordinate with owners, architects, engineers, subcontractors, and field supervision to maintain schedules and budgets.
• Assist with change management, contract administration, and cost tracking.
• Support project managers in planning, scheduling, and overall project execution.
• Participate in project meetings and maintain accurate records of project activity.
• Monitor project progress and proactively identify risks or potential issues.
• Assist with closeout procedures, punch list management, and turnover documentation.
• Help maintain quality, safety, and compliance standards throughout project execution.

Skills

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field

Tools

Procore

Bluebeam

Microsoft Office

Scheduling software

Job description

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Job details:

Join one of Southern California's most respected builders and take ownership of complex projects while working alongside long-tenured leaders in an organization known for stability, mentorship, and career growth.

This Jobot Job is hosted by: Don Seawall

Salary: $90,000 - $105,000 per year

A bit about us

Our client is a well-established California general contractor with a legacy dating back 100+ years. Known for their commitment to integrity, quality craftsmanship, and long-term client relationships, they self-perform key scopes of work and have built a reputation as one of the region's premier builders. Their project portfolio includes ground-up construction, renovations, tenant improvements, and large-scale industrial developments across a diverse range of markets including commercial, education, industrial, healthcare, and others.

Why join us?

• Join a company with 100+ years of construction excellence and a strong reputation throughout California.
• Work on challenging commercial, industrial, healthcare, education, and e-commerce projects with experienced project teams.
• Gain exposure to larger and more complex projects while receiving mentorship from senior construction professionals.
• Benefit from a stable backlog, strong financial foundation, and long-standing client relationships.
• Enjoy opportunities for advancement into Project Manager and Senior Project Manager leadership tracks.
• Be part of a culture built on integrity, teamwork, transparency, and professional development.

Job Details

Summary of Responsibilities

• Serve as the lead Project Engineering resource on one or more construction projects.
• Manage RFIs, submittals, shop drawings, meeting minutes, procurement tracking, and project documentations
• Coordinate with owners, architects, engineers, subcontractors, and field supervision to maintain project schedules and budgets.
• Assist with change management, contract administration, and cost tracking.
• Support project managers in planning, scheduling, and overall project execution.
• Participate in project meetings and maintain accurate records of project activity.
• Monitor project progress and proactively identify risks or potential issues.
• Assist with closeout procedures, punch list management, and turnover documentation.
• Help maintain quality, safety, and compliance standards throughout project execution.

Desired Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience with a general contractor as a Project Engineer, Senior Project Engineer, or Assistant Project Manager.
• Experience supporting commercial, industrial, healthcare, education, distribution, e-commerce, or tenant improvement projects.
• Strong understanding of construction processes, contract documents, and project controls.
• Proficiency with Procore, Bluebeam, Microsoft Office, and scheduling software.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced construction environment.
• Desire to continue progressing toward Project Manager responsibilities and leadership opportunities.

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