Field Project Engineer — Docs, RFIs, Coordination

Humbx; Arcata, Northern (CA, KY); On-site; USD 37,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

Pacific Builders in Arcata, CA is seeking a Project Engineer to support the Project Manager on contract work across affordable housing, commercial, residential, tribal, and municipal projects. You will manage document control, submittals, RFIs, cost-tracking support, and the formal jobsite visual record, coordinating between field, design teams, owners, and subcontractors.

The role is developmental on the Project Manager track, with time in the field and learning the project and contract.

Qualifications

• Degree in construction management or engineering or equivalent field experience on commercial or public works projects.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365, MS Project, Bluebeam Revu, Trimble ProjectSight, and Sage 100 Contractor, or the ability to reach proficiency through training.
• Strong writing, organization, and follow-through, and the ability to read plans and specifications.
• Willingness to obtain an FAA Part 107 commercial drone certification.
• Valid driver's license; familiarity with prevailing wage and certified payroll on public works a plus.

Responsibilities

• Maintain project document control in Trimble ProjectSight as the single source of truth: current drawings, specs, addenda, RFIs, submittals, PCOs, change orders, and meeting minutes.
• Build and manage the submittal log from the specifications, review submittals for conformance before transmittal, and track them through design-team approval.
• Assemble, frame, route, and track RFIs, and confirm responses reach affected subcontractors and are incorporated into the field set.
• Support the Project Manager on budget and forecast in Sage 100 Contractor: code and route invoices, track committed cost against budget, and assemble change-order documentation.
• Own the formal visual record: routine RICOH360 dynamic photography and milestone aerial drone documentation under FAA Part 107, archived per company standards.
• Coordinate subcontractors and vendors, prepare OAC meeting agendas and issue minutes within 48 hours, and build the closeout package as the project progresses.
• Walk the project regularly and verify that installed work reflects the current document set.
• Adhere to all Pacific Builders and Cal/OSHA safety rules, procedures, and regulations at all times, and help maintain a safe working environment.
• Maintain regular, predictable, and reliable attendance, and arrive to work on time for scheduled shifts.
• Attend required tailgate meetings, trainings, and work assignments as scheduled.
• Treat crew members, subcontractors, owners, inspectors, and members of the public with respect at all times.

Skills

Reading plans & specs

Writing & organization

Project coordination

Education

Degree in construction management or engineering

Tools

Microsoft 365

MS Project

Bluebeam Revu

Trimble ProjectSight

Sage 100 Contractor

Job description

Pacific Builders in Arcata, CA is seeking a Project Engineer to support the Project Manager on contract work across affordable housing, commercial, residential, tribal, and municipal projects. You will manage document control, submittals, RFIs, cost-tracking support, and the formal jobsite visual record, coordinating between field, design teams, owners, and subcontractors.

The role is developmental on the Project Manager track, with time in the field and learning the project and contract.