Project Engineer - Construction Company

Santamariacemetery; Santa Maria (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k)

ESOP plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Santamariacemetery seeks a Project Engineer to support the Senior Vice President and Project Manager in coordinating design, documentation, and schedules for construction projects in California.

You will review drawings, manage RFIs and submittals, and coordinate with architects and field staff. Proficiency with Bluebeam, ProCore, MS Project, MS Excel, Planswift, and related tools is essential.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree in an engineering-related discipline; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 3+ years in construction project coordination/management including planning and scheduling.
• Experience preparing submittals, RFIs and related documentation.
• Understanding of project budgets and buyouts.
• CAPM or EIT certifications preferred.
• CAD knowledge (AutoCAD/SolidWorks).
• Experience with Bluebeam, MS Project, MS Excel; ability to read drawings and specs.
• Willingness to learn, be coached and mentored.
• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong mathematical, analytical and computer skills; multitasking ability.
• Valid CA driver’s license with clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Review drawings, generate RFIs, and process submittals.
• Coordinate with architects, designers, owners, and field personnel.
• Assist bid analysis, constructability reviews, and permit processing.
• Track budgets and subcontractor invoices; maintain timelines.
• Input data into Bluebeam, ProCore, MS Project, MS Excel, Planswift.
• Inspect work to ensure compliance with plans, codes and specs.
• Provide technical information to ensure compliance with drawings and specs.
• Connect contractors, subcontractors, suppliers and PMs to clear roadblocks.
• Assist with budget understanding and buyouts.
• Plan construction projects from conception to completion; generate punch lists.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Interpersonal skills

Reading drawings

CAD basics

Education

Associate's Degree in Engineering/Construction

Bachelor's Degree preferred

Tools

Bluebeam

MS Project

MS Excel

Planswift

ProCore

BuilderTrend

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Job description

Company Profile:

Founded in 1949, originally as A.J. Diani Construction, Diani Building Corporation’s core expertise is in design-build, construction management and general building construction operations. The company is a government contractor and in 2025 became an Employee Stock Ownership Trust (ESOP). This not only confirms that are our employees are invested in the projects we deliver, but in the long-term success of the company, being able to remain true to our founding values of hard work, integrity, craftsmanship and client satisfaction, while looking toward a future built together as employee-owners.

Job Summary:

Under the direction of the Senior Vice President and Project Manager, the Project Engineer will support the Project Managers; act as the bridge between technical design and the administrative link through the management of project documentation, coordination and quality control, in maintaining the project schedule on time and within budget. The ideal candidate will be responsible for scheduling, overall project planning, problem-solving, organizing the acquisition of materials, equipment, staffing needs, planning for costs and various other tasks, as assigned.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Review architectural and engineering drawings, generate requests and process RFIs and handle material submittals;
• Coordinate with project architects, designers, owners, and field personnel.
• Coordinate with Project Managers on bid analysis, constructability reviews and permit processing;
• Assist Project Managers with tracking budgets, reviewing subcontractor bills and maintaining project timelines;
• Utilize and accurately input data into industry-related software to include Bluebeam, ProCore, MS Project, MS Excel, BuilderTrend, Planswift, etc.;
• Inspect all work to ensure compliance that plans and specifications and being adhered to, in addition to building codes, blueprints and safety guidelines are being met;
• Offer technical information to Project Managers to ensure work complies with applicable codes, drawings, and specifications;
• Connect general contractors, subcontractors, suppliers and Project Managers to clear any roadblocks;
• Have a general understanding of project budget and assist with buyouts.
• Monitor and track project quality control metrics and activities on a regular basis, provide timely and accurate quality reports, and raise issues to PM or Superintendent as appropriate.
• Plan and organize construction engineering projects from conception to completion.
• Generate project punch list and closeout documentation.

Qualifications:

• Associate’s Degree in an Engineering-related discipline (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial) or Construction Management construction-related or civil engineering discipline; Bachelor’s Degree preferred;
• At least 3 years of relevant experience within a construction-related environment in project estimation, project management, or project coordination, including planning, scheduling and task delegation;
• Proficiency in preparing and managing Submittals, RFIs and other construction-related documentation
• Possess a general understanding of project budgets and assist with buyouts;
• Certifications such as Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM), or Engineer in Training (EIT), preferred;
• Basic knowledge of CAD software (e.g., AutoCAD, SolidWorks) and industry-specific engineering principles;
• Experience with Bluebeam, MS Project, MS Excel;
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications;
• A willingness to learn. be coached and mentored;
• Exceptional oral and written communication and interpersonal skills;
• Strong analytical, mathematical and computer skills required;
• Astute time management, attention to detail, accuracy, organizational, planning, effective multi-tasking, problem-solving, analytical, follow-through and customer service skills;
• Ability to work effectively alone and within a fast-paced, deadline-driven, collaborative team environment;
• Valid CA driver’s license, clean and insurable driving record and vehicle.

Compensation:

$80,000 - $110,000 DOE annual base salary for this full-time, exempt position.

Benefits:

• Health and vision insurance for employee and dependents;
• 401(K) not company matched;
• ESOP plan after 1 year of employment, which is an additional fully funded retirement plan;
• 80 hours of annual PTO (sick and vacation) during the 1st year of employment and increasing incrementally thereafter; eligibility for use is after 90 days of employment.

Working Hours:

7:00AM – 5:00PM Monday – Friday