Onsite Construction Project Engineer - Field & CM Lead

Cordoba Corporation; Camarillo (CA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Restaurant discounts

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Cordoba Corporation is seeking a Project Engineer in Camarillo, CA to support the Construction Manager with field operations, documentation, and multi-project coordination. This role requires 3–7 years of related construction experience and a BS/BA in engineering or related fields.

Procore proficiency and strong communication are essential for success. The position involves extensive collaboration with district staff, contractors, and architects, plus processing change orders, RFIs, and

Qualifications

• 3-7 years minimum recent professional experience in project/construction.
• B.S./B.A. in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, or related degree; substitutions allowed on a year-for-year basis.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of construction management procedures.
• Knowledge of contract documents.
• Knowledge of industry practices.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong competency in Procore.

Responsibilities

• Provides technical and engineering support to the Construction Manager
• Coordinates with District staff, contractors, architects, engineers, inspectors, consultants and other construction support staff
• Participates in, and occasionally runs, design or construction meetings
• Makes field checks on construction, demolition, rehabilitation, alteration, addition, or repair projects to determine compliance with job specifications, plans, established district standards, and DSA requirements
• Reads and interprets construction plans and shop drawings
• Assists in preparing written materials including correspondence, reports, procedures, and guidelines
• Supports development of weekly/monthly status and photo reports for project team
• Reviews, estimates, negotiates, and processes construction change orders and construction field orders
• Reviews and enforces construction and professional services contracts
• Manages and directs contractors and outside consultants, including reviewing and approving invoices
• Facilitates resolutions of construction and design issues
• Reviews and confirms accuracy of requests for information from the contractor prior to submission to the Architect of Record
• Coordinates with Architects for timely and accurate responses to requests for information, submittals, Construction Change Documents, etc.
• Generates and distributes meeting minutes (construction meetings, design meetings, etc.)
• Confirms contractor’s maintenance of record drawings prior to monthly progress payments to the Contractor
• Maintains project files and logs in both electronic and paper format
• Reviews submittals for conformance to plans and specifications
• Assist in obtaining and reviewing cost estimates and schedule updates during each design phase and through the bidding phase
• Assist in the bid solicitation and General Contractor outreach program
• Assist the Construction Manager with the quality control program to ensure all work is correct and documented
• Perform daily site photograph and written documentation of work performed
• Prepare and distribute monthly project status reports
• Assist with the coordination of special inspections and testing laboratories
• Coordinate and facilitate the closeout and commissioning phase of the project
• Develop the punchlist and verify successful completion and acceptance of each item
• Request and obtain all required warranties from the contractor, arrange and submit to the District
• Other job-related duties or projects as assigned

Skills

Communication

Fast-paced environment

Initiative

Decision making

Construction knowledge

Education

B.S./B.A. in Engineering/Construction Management/Business or related field

Tools

Procore

Microsoft Office

Job description

Cordoba Corporation is seeking a Project Engineer in Camarillo, CA to support the Construction Manager with field operations, documentation, and multi-project coordination. This role requires 3–7 years of related construction experience and a BS/BA in engineering or related fields.

Procore proficiency and strong communication are essential for success. The position involves extensive collaboration with district staff, contractors, and architects, plus processing change orders, RFIs, and