Project Engineer

Ed Grush General Contractor; Signal Hill (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Ed Grush General Contractor is seeking a Project Engineer to support the delivery of commercial construction projects from pre-construction through closeout. The role is on-site in Signal Hill, CA, and entails planning, coordinating drawings and specifications, tracking schedules, and monitoring budgets and change orders.

Collaboration with project managers, superintendents, subcontractors, and design teams is essential to resolve technical issues, maintain quality, and ensure code compliance.

Qualifications

• Strong project engineering and electrical engineering skills for commercial construction.
• Experience in project management and project planning to support scheduling, budgeting, and coordination.
• Effective communication with internal teams, clients, and subcontractors.
• Proficiency with construction documents, technical specifications, and basic estimating and cost control.
• Familiarity with construction management software (e.g., Procore, MS Project, or similar) and standard office tools.
• Strong attention to detail, problem-solving abilities, and the capacity to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Experience with retail, mixed-use, or tenant improvement projects and knowledge of local California building codes and safety regulations beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Assist with project planning and coordinating drawings and specifications.
• Track schedules and monitor budgets and change orders.
• Collaborate with project managers, superintendents, subcontractors, and design teams to resolve technical issues and ensure quality.
• Ensure compliance with building codes and safety requirements.
• Prepare and review RFIs, submittals, and documentation; support procurement activities.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of project processes and team communication.

Skills

Project engineering

Electrical engineering

Project management

Project planning

Communication skills

Estimating basics

Cost control

Construction software

Procore

MS Project

MS Office

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

Procore

MS Project

MS Office

Job description

Company Description

Founded in 1965, Ed Grush General Contractor is a commercial construction company delivering ground-up and remodel services across diverse industries. The firm specializes in projects such as retail centers, supermarkets, theaters, private schools, mixed-use developments, parking structures, medical and creative offices, tenant improvements, performing arts centers, and auto dealerships. Built on a strong team-oriented culture, the company focuses on long-term relationships and consistently completes projects on time and within budget. Ed Grush General Contractor has developed a loyal client base, including repeat partnerships with organizations such as the Nederlander Group, Harvey Capital, Primestor, Walmart, Walgreens, CVS, Ross, Marshalls, Michaels, PetSmart, and Lowe’s.

Role Description

The Project Engineer is a full-time, on-site role based in Signal Hill, CA, supporting the successful delivery of commercial construction projects from pre-construction through closeout. Day-to-day responsibilities include assisting with project planning, coordinating drawings and specifications, tracking schedules, and monitoring budgets and change orders. The role involves collaborating with project managers, superintendents, subcontractors, and design teams to resolve technical issues, maintain quality standards, and ensure compliance with building codes and safety requirements. The Project Engineer prepares and reviews RFIs, submittals, and documentation, supports procurement activities, and helps maintain clear communication among all stakeholders. This position contributes to continuous improvement of project processes while supporting a collaborative, team-based work environment.

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess strong Project Engineering and Electrical Engineering skills relevant to commercial construction projects.
• Candidates should possess Project Management and Project Planning skills to support scheduling, budgeting, and coordination activities.
• Candidates should possess effective Communication skills for collaborating with internal teams, clients, and subcontractors.
• Candidates should possess proficiency with construction documents, technical specifications, and basic estimating and cost control practices.
• Candidates should possess familiarity with construction management software (e.g., Procore, MS Project, or similar) and standard office software tools.
• Candidates should possess a strong attention to detail, problem-solving abilities, and the capacity to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Candidates should possess a bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience in commercial construction.
• Experience with retail, mixed-use, or tenant improvement projects and knowledge of local building codes and safety regulations in California are beneficial.