Project Engineer – Commercial Construction

Diamond Peak Recruiting; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision benefits

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Our client in San Jose, CA seeks a Project Engineer to support project managers and field teams through the construction lifecycle, ensuring safety, on-schedule delivery, budget control, and top-quality results. The role involves coordinating with subcontractors, vendors, architects, and clients, reviewing plans and submittals, and assisting with schedules, procurement, and cost documentation.

Ideal applicants have a Bachelor's in CM/CE, 1–2 years in commercial construction, strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Engineering, or a related field.
• 1–2 years of experience in commercial construction, construction management, engineering, or a related field.
• Strong understanding of construction plans, specifications, and project documentation.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Experience with construction management software such as Procore, Bluebeam, Autodesk, or similar platforms is a plus.
• Ability to work collaboratively with project teams, subcontractors, consultants, and clients.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving ability.
• OSHA or other construction safety training is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist Project Managers and Superintendents with day-to-day project coordination.
• Review plans, specifications, submittals, RFIs, and project documentation.
• Prepare, track, and distribute RFIs, submittals, transmittals, and other project correspondence.
• Assist with project schedules, procurement, material tracking, and cost documentation.
• Coordinate with subcontractors, vendors, architects, engineers, and clients.
• Review subcontractor documents, invoices, change orders, and pay applications.
• Maintain accurate project records and ensure documentation is organized and current.
• Participate in project meetings and prepare meeting minutes and action-item tracking.
• Assist with quantity takeoffs, estimates, and change-order pricing as needed.
• Support field teams with document control and resolution of construction-related issues.
• Monitor project progress and communicate potential schedule, cost, or coordination issues to the Project Manager.
• Assist with closeout activities, including punch lists, warranties, O&M manuals, and final documentation.
• Promote and maintain a strong culture of safety, quality, teamwork, and professionalism.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Written communication

Verbal communication

MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)

Construction management software (Proo

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field

Tools

Procore

Bluebeam

Autodesk

Job description

Our client is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Project Engineer to join our commercial construction team in San Jose, CA. The Project Engineer will support project managers and field teams throughout the construction lifecycle, helping ensure projects are completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

This is an excellent opportunity for a construction professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and wants to develop their career in commercial construction.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist Project Managers and Superintendents with day-to-day project coordination.
• Review plans, specifications, submittals, RFIs, and project documentation.
• Prepare, track, and distribute RFIs, submittals, transmittals, and other project correspondence.
• Assist with project schedules, procurement, material tracking, and cost documentation.
• Coordinate with subcontractors, vendors, architects, engineers, and clients.
• Review subcontractor documents, invoices, change orders, and pay applications.
• Maintain accurate project records and ensure documentation is organized and current.
• Participate in project meetings and prepare meeting minutes and action-item tracking.
• Assist with quantity takeoffs, estimates, and change-order pricing as needed.
• Support field teams with document control and resolution of construction-related issues.
• Monitor project progress and communicate potential schedule, cost, or coordination issues to the Project Manager.
• Assist with closeout activities, including punch lists, warranties, O\u0027&M manuals, and final documentation.
• Promote and maintain a strong culture of safety, quality, teamwork, and professionalism.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Engineering, or a related field preferred.
• 1-2 years of experience in commercial construction, construction management, engineering, or a related field preferred.
• Strong understanding of construction plans, specifications, and project documentation.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Experience with construction management software such as Procore, Bluebeam, Autodesk, or similar platforms is a plus.
• Ability to work collaboratively with project teams, subcontractors, consultants, and clients.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving ability.
• OSHA or other construction safety training is a plus.

What They Offer

• Opportunity for career advancement within a growing commercial construction organization.
• Hands-on experience with complex commercial construction projects.
• Collaborative and professional work environment.
• Training and professional development opportunities.
• Benefits package, including applicable health, dental, vision, retirement, and paid time off benefits.