Project Engineer

KPRS Construction Services, Inc.; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

KPRS Construction Services, Inc. in Oakland is seeking a Project Engineer to oversee documentation and controls supporting construction processes, ensuring alignment with contract documents and project goals.

This role centers on project operations, organized document control, and clear communication to keep moving parts on track while supporting project managers and superintendents across trades.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in construction or related field.
• Bachelor’s degree in construction management or a related discipline.
• Moderate knowledge of multiple project types and trades.

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

Skills

Plan reading

Technical reading and writing

Critical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in construction management or related discipline

Tools

Bluebeam

Procore

Excel

Word

Outlook

Zoom

MS Teams

AutoCAD (viewing)

Job description

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.

Please attach a project list that includes project type, sf, and dollar value.