Lead Construction Project Engineer — Complex Projects & Growth

LeoForce; Whittier (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

LeoForce, a well-established California general contractor, seeks a Mid Level Project Engineer to lead engineering resources on construction projects in California and coordinate with owners, architects, and field teams. The role focuses on maintaining schedules, budgets, and documentation while supporting project managers in planning and execution.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years with a general contractor, strong knowledge of construction processes, and proficiency with Procore,

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.

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.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Problem-solving

Multitasking

Leadership potential

Education

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

Tools

Procore

Bluebeam

Microsoft Office

Scheduling software

Job description

LeoForce, a well-established California general contractor, seeks a Mid Level Project Engineer to lead engineering resources on construction projects in California and coordinate with owners, architects, and field teams. The role focuses on maintaining schedules, budgets, and documentation while supporting project managers in planning and execution.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years with a general contractor, strong knowledge of construction processes, and proficiency with Procore,