Lead Construction Project Engineer

Balfour Beatty US; Santa Ana (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Balfour Beatty US in Southern California is seeking a Senior Project Engineer to assist the Project Manager in planning and daily execution of construction projects.

You will help manage the project schedule, submittal approvals, material deliveries, and coordination with subcontractors to ensure on-time, within-budget delivery. The role emphasizes leadership, quality control, and proactive project administration on site.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Construction Management, Engineering or related field.
• 2–4 years of construction management experience preferred, or 5–6 years of progressive construction experience.
• Demonstrates leadership, scheduling, and effective decision-making under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Assist Project Manager in planning and daily execution of construction projects.
• Maintain project schedules and manage submittal approvals and material deliveries.
• Coordinate subcontractor compliance with contract documents and ensure quality control.
• Prepare and participate in meetings, update progress reports and close- out documents.

Skills

Leadership

Scheduling

Decision making

Team coordination

PC proficiency

Education

B.S. in Construction Management

Engineering-related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Balfour Beatty US in Southern California is seeking a Senior Project Engineer to assist the Project Manager in planning and daily execution of construction projects.

You will help manage the project schedule, submittal approvals, material deliveries, and coordination with subcontractors to ensure on-time, within-budget delivery. The role emphasizes leadership, quality control, and proactive project administration on site.