Project Engineer

MKL Careers; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Year-end performance bonuses

Mentorship from leadership

Competitive salary

Job summary

MKL Careers seeks a Project Engineer to support delivery on commercial, institutional, and mixed-use projects in San Francisco. This role offers a growth path toward project management and requires strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

The ideal candidate has 2–5 years in construction project engineering, familiar with submittals and RFI processes, and proficient with Procore, Bluebeam, or MS Project. On-site work in SF is expected.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of construction project engineering experience.
• Familiarity with the submittal/RFI process.
• Knowledge of scheduling and project management software (Procore, Bluebeam, MS Project).
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or related field.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the project management team with submittals, RFIs, change orders, and daily project documentation.
• Track and maintain project schedules, logs, and closeout documentation.
• Review drawings and specs to identify conflicts and coordination issues.
• Coordinate with subcontractors, architects, and engineers to resolve field questions.
• Assist in buyout, scope review, and subcontractor coordination.
• Assist with quality control, punch lists, and closeout procedures.
• Attend and help lead project meetings and document action items.
• Support cost tracking, budget updates, and change order documentation.
• Assist superintendents with material tracking and procurement logs.
• Maintain organized project files and audit-ready documentation.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelors in Construction Mgmt

Tools

Procore

Bluebeam

MS Project

Job description

Location: San Francisco, CA | Full-Time Reports to: Senior Project Manager / Project Executive

About the Role

Our client, a general contractor with an active project portfolio across San Francisco and the greater Bay Area, is seeking a Project Engineer to support project delivery across commercial, institutional, and/or mixed-use construction projects. This is a strong opportunity for a detail-oriented construction professional looking to build a foundation for growth into project management.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the project management team with submittals, RFIs, change orders, and daily project documentation.
• Track and maintain project schedules, logs, and closeout documentation.
• Assist in reviewing drawings and specifications to identify conflicts, omissions, and coordination issues.
• Coordinate with subcontractors, architects, and engineers to resolve field questions and design clarifications.
• Support the buyout process, including scope review and subcontractor coordination.
• Assist with quality control, punch list tracking, and closeout procedures.
• Attend and help lead project meetings, documenting action items and following up on open issues.
• Support cost tracking, budget updates, and change order documentation.
• Assist superintendents with material tracking, procurement logs, and submittal coordination in the field.
• Help maintain project files and ensure documentation is organized and audit-ready.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of construction project engineering experience, ideally in commercial, institutional, or mixed-use construction.
• Working knowledge of construction documents, specifications, and the submittal/RFI process.
• Familiarity with scheduling and project management software (e.g., Procore, Bluebeam, MS Project).
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a project team.
• Willingness to be based in or commute to San Francisco job sites.

What's On Offer

• Hands-on project experience with a clear path toward Project Manager
• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Year-end performance bonuses for merit
• Mentorship from experienced project management and field leadership