Project Engineer

Lusardi Construction Co.; San Marcos (CA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site fitness center

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

Lusardi Construction Co. is seeking a Project Engineer to learn the construction process, read blueprints, and support the bid, RFI, and submittal workflows. This role covers responsibilities across both San Marcos, CA and Dublin, CA locations, with advancement potential in a family‑oriented shop.

You will gain exposure to RFI handling, submittals, scheduling, and cost tracking while collaborating with the project team to drive successful project outcomes.

Qualifications

• Proven communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Strong attention to detail with ability to meet deadlines.
• Experience or understanding of construction project processes.

Responsibilities

• Update and maintain all drawings, specs and logs.
• Prepare document distributions to subcontractors.
• Assist with project schedules, labor quantities, and submittals.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Time management

Fast-paced environment

Critical thinking

Education

Engineering/Construction Management/Architectural degree

Tools

MS Office Suite

Procore

Bluebeam

Job description

A Project Engineer (PE) will learn to read blueprints, understand the trades and the boundaries of each trade, learn how things are built, and experience the bid process. As a PE, you will learn about RFI's, submittals, estimating (quantity takeoffs and pricing), change orders, and the relationships between the entire project team.

At Lusardi Construction, we foster a family-friendly and supportive workplace. Lusardi Construction has been in the industry for over 65 years, and we offer a solid opportunity to pursue a career in the construction industry with the potential for advancement and rewards based on merit and achievement. We offer competitive pay, an on-site fitness center, and more!

We offer positions in both our San Marcos, CA and Dublin, CA locations. Please be sure to note which location you are interested in when applying.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Update and maintain all sets of drawings, specifications and logs
• Prepare document distributions to subcontractors
• Assist with maintenance and updating of project schedules
• Assist with determining weekly labor production quantities
• Assist with processing submittals
• Assist with processing RFI’s
• Maintain RFI logs
• Input data for labor cost reports and field quantity surveys
• Complete other responsibilities as assigned

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Critical thinker and problem-solving skills

Education and Experience:

• Engineering, Construction Management, or Architectural degree completed or in progress, or equivalent experience
• Proficiency or basic understanding of MS Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, etc)
• Procore and Bluebeam experience preferred

  The pay range for this position of employment is expected to be between $83,200 and $88,400/yr; however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

  ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS:

  Lusardi Construction is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage applications from all individuals regardless of race, religion, color, sex, pregnancy, national origin, sexual orientation, ancestry, age, marital status, physical or mental disability or status as a Special Disabled Veteran, Vietnam Era Veteran or other qualifying veteran, political affiliation or belief. Lusardi Construction is committed to building and maintaining an inclusive environment.

  Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.