Project Engineer / Assistant Project Manager

Gilder Search Group; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Gilder Search Group seeks a Project Engineer / Assistant Project Manager for our Reno Division. This full-time role offers exposure to in-house design, self-perform teams, and a slate of major commercial projects in Northern Nevada.

With 2–5 years of GC experience, you will manage RFIs, submittals, schedules, and costs while coordinating subcontractors and maintaining thorough project documentation. A degree in a related field and proficiency in Procore, Bluebeam, and MS Office are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related, or equivalent experience.
• 2–5 years with a commercial GC as PE or APM.
• Knowledge of RFI/submittal workflows and subcontractor coordination.
• Proficiency in Procore or similar, Bluebeam, and MS Office.
• Strong communication and proactive, team-first mindset.

Responsibilities

• Manage RFIs, submittals, and shop drawings; keep logs current and the field unblocked.
• Coordinate subcontractors and support buyout, scopes, and change orders.
• Maintain project documentation, meeting minutes, and document control.
• Support scheduling, procurement tracking, and long-lead management.
• Review drawings and specs; flag conflicts and constructability issues early.
• Assist with cost tracking, budgets, and pay applications.
• Support QC walks, punch lists, commissioning, and closeout.
• Work closely with superintendents and self-perform crews in the field.

Skills

Strong communication

Organization

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related

Tools

Procore

Bluebeam

MS Office

Job description

Project Engineer / Assistant Project Manager - Reno Division of a Silicon Valley Design-Build Leader

Reno, NV | Full-Time | $80,000 - $105,000 (DOE)

The Opportunity

Get big-league design-build experience without leaving Northern Nevada. Our client - a premier design-build general contractor with 350+ employees and a portfolio of Silicon Valley's most recognizable commercial and tech projects - is growing their Reno division and hiring an experienced Project Engineer / Assistant Project Manager. This isn't a rigid, title-obsessed shop: they run a horizontal organization where team members flow to the projects they fit best and good ideas win regardless of level. Bring 2-5 years of GC experience and take on real responsibility fast.

Why You'll Love It

• Design-build advantage: In-house design and self-perform teams mean you learn the whole building, not just the paperwork
• Flat structure: Make decisions and own outcomes without five layers of approval
• Ground-floor opportunity: A growing Reno division backed by a major Bay Area GC
• Nevada advantage: No state income tax, Reno-Tahoe living

What You'll Do

• Manage RFIs, submittals, and shop drawings; keep logs current and the field unblocked
• Coordinate subcontractors and support buyout, scopes, and change orders
• Maintain project documentation, meeting minutes, and document control
• Support scheduling, procurement tracking, and long-lead management
• Review drawings and specs; flag conflicts and constructability issues early
• Assist with cost tracking, budgets, and pay applications
• Support QC walks, punch lists, commissioning, and closeout
• Work closely with superintendents and self-perform crews in the field

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related - or equivalent experience
• 2-5 years with a commercial general contractor as a PE or APM
• Working knowledge of RFI/submittal workflows, subcontractor coordination, and cost basics
• Proficiency in construction management software (Procore or similar), Bluebeam, and MS Office
• Strong communication, organization, and a proactive, team-first mindset