Project Engineer

KPRS Construction Services, Inc.; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

KPRS Construction Services, Inc. is seeking a Project Engineer to oversee the documentation and controls that support construction processes, ensuring the project meets the intent of the contract documents.

You will be the organized, detail‑oriented professional at the center of project operations. This role emphasizes managing submittals, RFIs, show drawings, plan logs, and procurement records, coordinating schedules and safety inspections, taking accurate meeting minutes, and supporting

Qualifications

• 2+ years in construction or related field and/or bachelor’s degree in construction management or related discipline.
• Proficient in plan reading, technical reading and writing, and critical thinking.
• Experience with multiple project types and trades on mid-size to large projects.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and organize submittals, RFIs, show drawings, plan logs, permit logs, procurement logs, and compliance documentation
• Coordinate and input schedules, safety inspections, and quality checks
• Manage meeting minutes
• Provide support to project managers and superintendents

Job description

Introduction

We are looking for a Project Engineer to join our team and oversee certain aspects of construction projects, primarily the documentation and controls that support the construction process. The main goal of this position is to ensure that the project meets the intent of the contract documents. This is an exciting opportunity for an organized, detail-oriented professional with a background in construction who enjoys being at the center of project operations and ensuring all moving parts stay on track.

About the Role

As a Project Engineer, you will be responsible for the oversight and organization of project control documents. This role is integral to project communication, project administration, and document control. If you’re passionate about construction management, skilled in document control and scheduling, and thrive in a fast-paced environment—this position is for you!

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and organize submittals, RFI's, show drawings, plan logs, permit logs, procurement logs, and compliance documentation
• Coordinate and input schedules, safety inspections, and quality checks
• Manage meeting minutes
• Ensure all trades, systems, and sources have been fully examined for compliance, coordination, and appropriate approvals
• Provide support to project managers and superintendents

What You Bring

• Experience: 2+ years in construction or related field, and/or bachelor’s degree in construction management or a related discipline. Moderate knowledge of multiple project types and trades. Participate in mid-size projects to large size projects.
• Systems Knowledge: Proficient in Bluebeam, Procore, Excel, Word, Outlook, Zoom, MS Teams, AutoCAD (viewing).
• Skills: Proficient in plan reading, technical reading and writing, and critical thinking.
• Attributes: Dedicated, resourceful, articulate, curious, analytical, reliable, organized, punctual.

Position

• Reports to Project Manager and Senior Project Manager.

Physical Requirements

• Desk and computer-based work.
• Inspect job sites: walk 2-3 miles, climb stairs, ladders, and scaffolding.
• Lift up to 15 pounds at a time.
• Commute to job sites.

Why Join Us?

• Work in a growing and supportive environment.
• Gain exposure to a variety of construction projects.
• Be part of a collaborative and knowledgeable team.