Project Engineer

Harper Construction Company; California, Northern (MO, KY); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Harper Construction Company in California is seeking a Project Engineer for a military project. You will work closely with the Project Manager and Superintendent to deliver on-time, safe, and compliant execution within a Design-Build environment.

The role emphasizes RFIs, submittals, scheduling, LEED considerations, and close-out activities, with opportunities to grow in a family-owned firm that values people and diverse project assignments across the United States.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Emphasize safety during daily project responsibilities.
• Create, manage, log RFIs and submittals.
• Develop and update project schedule with Project Manager and Superintendent.
• Promote sustainable construction and coordinating project LEED requirements.
• Maintain project progress photographs.
• Collaborate with the Project Manager in purchasing activities including scoping and take-offs.
• Monitor material deliveries, ensuring all deliveries adhere to the project schedule.
• Develop a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the contract documents.
• Facilitate communication among all project team members.
• Manage project close-out, including warranty letters, guarantees, and acceptance of work.

Skills

Reading drawings and specifications

Strong computer skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or equivalent

Tools

Procore

Job description

Project Engineer

Overview

Harper Construction is seeking a Project Engineer for a military project located in California.

As a family-owned business, we take pride in our company culture and value our people that help make us an industry leader in Design-Build construction. Since 1974, Harper Construction has been committed to the satisfaction of both our employees and our clients. There are many opportunities to work and live in different places across the United States, as well as a chance to learn from experienced construction professionals.

Responsibilities

• Emphasize safety during the performance of all daily project responsibilities.
• Create, manage, process and log RFIs and submittals.
• Develop and update project schedule with Project Manager and Superintendent
• Promote sustainable construction and coordinating project LEED requirements.
• Maintain project progress photographs.
• Collaborate with the Project Manager in purchasing activities including scoping and take-offs.
• Monitor material deliveries, ensuring all deliveries adhere to the project schedule.
• Develop a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the contract documents.
• Facilitate communication among all project team members.
• Manage project close-out, including warranty letters, guarantees, and acceptance of work.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or equivalent

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with reading drawings and specifications.
• Working knowledge of Procore document control system.
• Strong computer skills.

Compensation and Benefits

• $75,000 to $95,000 salary range
  • The offered rate will be based on the candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities and/or experience.
• This position is eligible for our benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, and supplemental insurance. We also offer a 401(k) plan with company match, company paid holidays and vacation.

Harper Construction Company provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.