Project Engineer/Assistant Project Manager - Education

STV Construction Incorporated; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 92,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Job summary

STV Construction Incorporated is seeking a Project Engineer/Assistant Project Manager to support our PM/CM team in delivering educational facilities. You will assist in preparing documentation, managing schedules and budgets, and coordinating with clients, districts, architects, and contractors to ensure projects meet deadlines and standards.

The role involves supporting design/construction meetings, field checks, and handling change orders, RFIs, and closeout activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, or related field preferred.
• 3–7 years in project or construction management of commercial/educational facilities.
• DSA project experience preferred.
• Proficiency with MS Office; scheduling software knowledge (MS Project/Primavera/Procore) helpful.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing project documentation, reports, and studies.
• Support supervising project personnel and contribute to staff development.
• Coordinate communication among contractors, district reps, architects, and stakeholders.

Skills

Project coordination

Communication

Budget tracking

Scheduling

Education

Bachelor's degree in CM/Engineering

Tools

MS Project

Primavera

Procore

BlueBeam

SharePoint

Job description

STV is seeking a Project Engineer/Assistant Project Manager for our PM/CM group to support our Construction Management team. The PE’s primary responsibility is to provide support and assistance to the other construction management team members in the performance of their respective responsibilities. The PE is expected at times to step into the roles of more senior members of the CM team, including, without limitation, running design or construction meetings, conducting field checks, preparing written and photographic materials including correspondence, reports, procedures, guidelines, meeting minutes, and proposed action requests to the client. The PE coordinates with the Design Team for conformance review and timely and accurate responses to requests for information, submittals, construction change documents, etc. The PE maintains Change Order Logs and other tracking documents. The PE performs coordination and internal reviews of Change Orders (CO), Field Orders(FO) and other contractual documents for Districtwide Design/Construction projects. The PE provides administrative and technical support throughout the lifecycle of educational projects, ensuring compliance with program management office construction department, District standards, and DSA regulations. This role has the ability to read and interpret construction plans and drawings, and works closely with Project Managers, superintendents, district representatives, and contractors to help deliver high-quality learning environments on time and within budget.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing and compiling project documentation, reports, and studies required.
• Support in supervising project personnel and participate in staff selection, development, and evaluation.
• Help establish and maintain communication between contractors, school district representatives, architects, and other stakeholders to keep all parties informed of project progress.
• Provide technical and administrative support from bid preparation and procurement through project closeout and acceptance by the district.
• Assist with project scheduling, budget tracking, and document management construction and modernization projects.
• Support preparation of bid packages, change orders, RFIs, and other project correspondence.
• Monitor compliance with safety standards, district policies, and contract requirements.
• Work collaboratively with the CM team to ensure the timely delivery of projects, facilities, and infrastructure that support student learning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, or related field preferred.
• 3-7 years experience in a similar or equivalent position involved in project or construction management of commercial and/or public or educational facility construction projects.
• Experience on Division of State Architect (DSA) projects preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite; knowledge of scheduling/project management software such as MS Project, Primavera, or Procore preferred.
• Experience using BlueBeam, Adobe software for document reviews/mark‑ups, and SharePoint.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment, to take initiative and make sound decisions, and effectively manage daily work effort.

Why Join Us

Play a key role in delivering safe, modern, and innovative learning environments for Sacramento students.

Gain exposure to large-scale, district-wide capital programs with opportunities for professional growth.

Competitive compensation, benefits, and career development opportunities.

Compensation Range

$91,976.90 - $105,116.46

Benefits

• Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care and Transit and Parking where applicable)
• Disability insurance
• Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment
• 401(k) Plan
• Retirement Counseling
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off (starting at 16 days)
• Paid Holidays (9 days)
• Back-Up Dependent Care (up to 10 days per year)
• Parental Leave (up to 80 hours)
• Continuing Education Program
• Professional Licensure and Society Memberships

STV is committed to paying all of its employees in a fair, equitable, and transparent manner.

The listed pay range is STV’s good-faith salary estimate for this position.

Please note that the final salary offered for this position may be outside of this published range based on many factors, including but not limited to geography, education, experience, and/or certifications.

We know great candidates don’t always meet every qualification, and research shows women and people of color are less likely to apply unless they do. At STV, we believe strong talent comes from a wide range of backgrounds, and your skills and experience may align with this or another opportunity as we continue to grow.

STV is one of the top infrastructure-focused professional services firms in North America. Founded in 1912, STV advises, plans, designs, engineers and delivers the infrastructure that powers local economies, including transportation systems, buildings, water and other facilities. Headquartered in New York City, the company has more than 65 offices and 3,400 employees who reimagine the solutions and structures that connect our communities. The firm is ranked 32nd in Engineering News-Record’s Top 500 Design Firms survey and is 10th in its transportation category. STV is deeply committed to investing in its people and creating a world-class employee experience. We are passionate about mentoring, coaching and cultivating our talent because we know they are destined to become the next generation of industry leaders. We’re also committed to delivering formative career experiences – and we do that by providing challenging and unique work experiences, by mapping multiple ways to advance (beyond the traditional career ladder!) and by recognizing those who successfully chart new and exciting paths for the firm. We value a wide range of perspectives and experiences, without regard to any factor or characteristic, regardless of whether it is a category protected by federal, state and/or local law, making them an integral part of how we work. Our approach ensures that every individual is respected, heard, and given opportunities to contribute meaningfully. We remove barriers and create pathways for growth, embedding fairness into our daily operations. Learn more atstvinc.com. STV exists to make communities better through innovative solutions that connect people, places and the present to the future. Our local teams throughout the country deeply understand the needs of their communities and have the expertise to provide solutions. We are also committed to giving back to our communities and our neighbors through volunteering and philanthropic activities; fundraising events; scholarships, internships, and mentoring; and sustainability and community improvement projects. Learn more. STV provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.