Project Engineer

SMC CONSTRUCTION - CONTRACTING; Crystal Bay (NV); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

SMC Construction – Contracting in Reno, NV is seeking a Project Engineer for a full-time, on-site role based in Crystal Bay. You will review drawings, manage RFIs and submittals, and coordinate with subcontractors, suppliers, and vendors to keep the Lake Tahoe project moving.

The role emphasizes accurate documentation, support for cost management and change orders, and ensuring field work aligns with design drawings, codes, and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Experience reading and interpreting construction drawings.
• Familiarity with RFI and submittal tracking processes.
• Excellent organization and communication capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing drawings, managing RFIs and submittals.
• Maintaining documentation, supporting cost/change order management.
• Coordinate with subcontractors and field teams to resolve issues.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Ability to read drawings

Tools

MS Office

Scheduling software

Job description

SMC Construction – Contracting is a general contractor headquartered in Reno, NV. We are currently working on a large hotel-resort-casino project at the north shore of Lake Tahoe and in need of qualified personnel.

Role Description:

Project Engineer: Full-time, on-site role, based in Crystal Bay, NV:

• Reviewing drawings, m anaging requests for information (RFI's) and submittals, and coordinating with subcontractors, suppliers, vendors, etc.
• Maintaining accurate documentation, supporting cost and change order management, and ensuring field work complies with design drawings and specifications, codes, and safety standards.
• Collaborating with SMC and subcontractor project managers and superintendents to resolve technical issues, support quality control, and contribute to continuous improvement in project delivery.

Qualifications:

• Strong computer skills (MS office, teams, outlook, excel, word, etc. or similar) with knowledge in construction RFI and Submittal tracking software being beneficial.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to read an interpret construction drawings and specifications.
• Knowledge with construction scheduling software is beneficial.
• Ability to work on-site, manage multiple priorities, and maintain a detail-oriented and comprehensive approach.