Junior Project Engineer: Start Your Construction Career

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc.; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 81,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. in Southern California is seeking an early-career Project Engineer to gain hands-on experience in project controls, scheduling, and communications while supporting a project from design through construction.

This role requires geographic mobility within the region and offers growth with a premier, employee-owned builder that values teamwork, safety and professional development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management or Engineering
• General knowledge of construction principles/practices
• Strong work ethic and desire to work in a team environment
• Must be geographically mobile and able to relocate within the region
• Construction internship or related construction work experience preferred

Responsibilities

• General Contract and Subcontract administration
• Monitor/document job-site safety and accident prevention
• Construction scheduling
• Procurement and expediting of material and equipment
• Mechanical, electrical and piping systems coordination
• Shop drawing/submittal review and coordination
• Project cost review, reporting, updating and accounting
• Review of subcontractor applications for paymentParticipation in/documentation of project coordination meetings
• Supervision/coordination of subcontractors’ field installations
• Review/negotiate change proposal pricing from subcontractors and prepare change proposal pricing for self-performed work
• Change order documentation and associated cost reporting and maintenance
• Research and suggest options on construction means, methods and equipment
• Maintenance of As-Built plans
• Quality control and project closeout

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management or Engineering

Job description

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. in Southern California is seeking an early-career Project Engineer to gain hands-on experience in project controls, scheduling, and communications while supporting a project from design through construction.

This role requires geographic mobility within the region and offers growth with a premier, employee-owned builder that values teamwork, safety and professional development.