Project Engineer

JRM Construction Management; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction management firm in Costa Mesa is seeking a Project Engineer to support their project team. The ideal candidate will have 2-3 years of experience and a general knowledge of construction practices. This role involves managing technical and administrative tasks to contribute to project success. The annual salary range for this position is $70,000–$85,000.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of experience in an Assistant Superintendent or Project Engineer role.
• General knowledge of construction practices and terminology.
• Working knowledge of submittal and RFI processes.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate submittals, RFIs, and long-lead materials.
• Manage subcontractor documentation with limited oversight.
• Assist with preparation of Change Orders.

Skills

Construction practices

Reading construction documents

Using Microsoft Office

Managing multiple tasks

Tools

Microsoft Office

Procore

MS Project

Job description

Apply for the Project Engineer role at JRM Construction Management.

JRM is a leading General Contracting and Construction Management firm with offices in New York, New Jersey, California, and Florida. We serve city and state agencies, Fortune 500 corporations, and major private developers.

Job Summary

The Project Engineer supports the project team by managing technical and administrative tasks across project phases. With general to proficient understanding of construction workflows, the PE contributes to project success through coordination of submittals, RFIs, change orders, and schedules while gaining independence and deeper construction insight.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate submittals, RFIs, and long-lead materials; track status and follow up.
• Manage subcontractor documentation and COIs with limited oversight.
• Assist with preparation and tracking of Change Orders, including collecting pricing and backup documentation.
• Maintain accurate logs and documentation in Procore.
• Review leveling sheets and scopes of work with moderate understanding.
• Support permit tracking and documentation needs.
• Attend and participate in project meetings; communicate clearly with clients and subcontractors.
• Track schedule milestones and help identify risks or delays.
• Begin developing the ability to identify scope discrepancies or schedule impacts.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of experience in an Assistant Superintendent or Project Engineer role.
• General knowledge of construction practices, drawings, and terminology.
• Proficient in reading construction documents and technical specifications.
• Working knowledge of submittal and RFI processes.
• Comfortable using Microsoft Office, Procore; moderate knowledge of MS Project.
• Ability to manage multiple administrative tasks and deadlines.
• Adheres to JRM Core Values and demonstrates growth in leadership and ownership.

Computer Systems

• Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook); Timberline (preferred but not required); On‑Screen Takeoff (preferred but not required).

Salary Information

• For California positions, the annual salary range is $70,000–$85,000.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at JRM without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship.

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