Project Engineer

RIMEPRO INC; Santa Monica (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Benefits package

Professional development opportunities

Career advancement to PM roles

Job summary

RIMEPRO INC is seeking a Construction Project Engineer to support Project Managers and Superintendents across commercial and public works projects in Santa Monica. You will assist with RFIs, submittals, shop drawings, and coordination with subcontractors and design teams.

The role emphasizes reading drawings, scheduling, documentation, and cost tracking, with growth potential into PM roles. A relevant degree and software familiarity are preferred.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of construction experience preferred.
• Experience as a Project Engineer, Field Engineer, or Project Coordinator with a commercial general contractor preferred.
• Experience with commercial construction, public works, tenant improvements, renovations, or ground-up projects.
• Understanding of construction processes, scheduling, subcontractor coordination, and field operations.
• Familiarity with RFIs, submittals, change orders, procurement, and project documentation.
• Ability to read and interpret architectural, structural, civil, and MEP drawings.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple project responsibilities.
• Strong communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work closely with Project Managers, Superintendents, subcontractors, and design teams.
• Experience with Procore, Bluebeam, SureTrak, or similar construction management software.

Responsibilities

• Support Project Managers and Superintendents on projects from preconstruction through completion.
• Prepare, track, and manage RFIs, submittals, shop drawings, and project documentation.
• Coordinate with subcontractors, architects, engineers, owners, and field personnel to resolve issues.
• Review drawings, specifications, contracts, and project requirements.
• Assist with subcontractor bidding, buyout, procurement, and material tracking.
• Support scheduling, look-ahead planning, and construction sequencing.
• Track change orders, purchase orders, project costs, and subcontractor documentation.
• Assist with project meetings, minutes, progress reports, and schedule updates.
• Coordinate inspections, material deliveries, long-lead items, and subcontractor activities.
• Monitor construction progress, quality, and milestones with field teams.
• Identify constructability issues, scheduling conflicts, and potential delays.
• Support public agency coordination, documentation, and compliance on applicable projects.
• Maintain organized project records and logs.
• Assist with punch lists, closeout documentation, and owner turnover.

Skills

Project engineering

Field coordination

Scheduling

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or related field

Tools

Procore

Bluebeam

SureTrak

Job description

Summary

We are actively recruiting a Construction Project Engineer for an established general contractor specializing in commercial construction, public works, tenant improvements, renovations, and multifamily ground-up developments.

We are seeking a motivated Project Engineer to support Project Managers and Superintendents throughout all phases of construction, from preconstruction and project startup through final completion. Ideal candidates have experience with commercial general contractors, public works, municipal projects, or similar construction environments, with a strong understanding of RFIs, submittals, change orders, subcontractor coordination, and project documentation.

Key Responsibilities

• Support Project Managers and Superintendents on commercial and public works construction projects from preconstruction through completion.

• Prepare, track, and manage RFIs, submittals, shop drawings, and project documentation.

• Coordinate with subcontractors, architects, engineers, owners, and field personnel to resolve project issues.

• Review construction drawings, specifications, contracts, and project requirements.

• Assist with subcontractor bidding, buyout, procurement, and material tracking.

• Support project scheduling, look-ahead planning, and construction sequencing.

• Track change orders, purchase orders, project costs, and subcontractor documentation.

• Assist with project meetings, meeting minutes, progress reports, and schedule updates.

• Coordinate inspections, material deliveries, long-lead items, and subcontractor activities.

• Work closely with field teams to monitor construction progress, quality, and project milestones.

• Identify constructability issues, scheduling conflicts, and potential project delays.

• Assist with public agency coordination, documentation, and compliance requirements on applicable projects.

• Maintain organized project records, logs, and communication between field and office teams.

• Support punch lists, closeout documentation, final inspections, and owner turnover.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of construction experience preferred.

• Experience as a Project Engineer, Field Engineer, or Project Coordinator with a commercial general contractor preferred.

• Experience with commercial construction, public works, tenant improvements, renovations, or ground-up projects.

• Understanding of construction processes, scheduling, subcontractor coordination, and field operations.

• Familiarity with RFIs, submittals, change orders, procurement, and project documentation.

• Ability to read and interpret architectural, structural, civil, and MEP drawings.

• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple project responsibilities.

• Strong communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to work closely with Project Managers, Superintendents, subcontractors, and design teams.

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field preferred.

• Experience with Procore, Bluebeam, SureTrak, or similar construction management software preferred.

• Public works, prevailing wage, DSA, or municipal construction experience is a plus.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base salary based on experience

• Benefits and compensation package to be discussed during the hiring process

• Professional development and career advancement opportunities

• Opportunity to grow into an Assistant Project Manager or Project Manager role