Project Engineer Construction – Simi Valley

Nbutexas; Simi Valley (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Stable, collaborative team environment

Direct exposure to ownership

Job summary

Nbutexas in Simi Valley, CA, is seeking a Construction Project Engineer to support project managers and supers in a fast-paced heavy civil environment. You will assist with daily administration, RFIs, submittals, change orders, and cost tracking, ensuring alignment with schedules and client needs.

The role offers direct exposure to ownership and leadership, involvement in large-scale earthwork, and opportunities for long-term growth within a California contractor.

Qualifications

• Requires 2+ years of project engineering or field coordination in heavy civil construction.
• Experience supporting earthwork, grading, excavation, underground utilities, or site development.
• Strong understanding of plans, specs, contracts, and project documentation.
• Ability to prepare, track, and manage RFIs, submittals, change orders, and procurement.
• Experience coordinating with PMs, supers, subcontractors, suppliers, inspectors, and clients.
• Review civil plans for scope conflicts, constructability issues, and missing information.
• Track costs, quantities, production, and budget performance.
• Maintain daily reports, logs, and project records.
• Understand project schedules, sequencing, and critical deadlines.
• Support subcontractor coordination and ensure compliance.
• Solid organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in fast-paced construction environments.
• Proficiency in MS Office and construction PM software.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel to sites.

Responsibilities

• Support the project manager and superintendent with daily project administration and execution.
• Prepare, submit, and track RFIs, submittals, change orders, purchase orders, and subcontract agreements.
• Review drawings, specs, geotechnical reports, and contract documents.
• Identify scope gaps, conflicts, delays, and cost impacts.
• Coordinate material deliveries, equipment needs, subcontractors, and project documentation.
• Track installed quantities, labor, equipment utilization, and costs.
• Assist with schedule development, look-ahead planning, and progress updates.
• Participate in meetings, site walks, inspections, and client coordination.
• Maintain logs, meeting minutes, daily reports, and document-control systems.
• Assist with monthly billing, cost forecasting, and change-order documentation.
• Support quality-control and safety initiatives on the project.
• Coordinate with estimating and preconstruction teams during turnover.
• Assist with closeout, punch lists, as-builts, warranties, and final docs.

Skills

2+ years experience

Earthwork site coordination

RFIs & submittals

Cost tracking & budgeting

Schedule management

Collaboration with PMs and supers

MS Office & PM software

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering

Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification a plus

Tools

HCSS

Procore

Bluebeam

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Job description

Join a growing Simi Valley heavy civil contracting company recognized for delivering high-quality earthwork and site development projects throughout California. This is an opportunity to work closely with project managers, superintendents, and company leadership while supporting complex commercial and residential projects from preconstruction through closeout.

Construction Project Engineer Benefits and Compensation

• Competitive base salary: $110,000 to $160,000, depending on experience
• Performance-based bonus opportunities
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid Time Off and company holidays
• Stable, collaborative, team-oriented work environment
• Direct exposure to company ownership and executive leadership
• Opportunity to support large-scale commercial and residential earthwork projects
• Long-term career growth with an established California contractor
• Full-time, exempt position

Construction Project Engineer Requirements and Qualifications

Must Haves

• 2+ years of project engineering, field engineering, or project coordination experience within heavy civil construction
• Experience supporting earthwork, grading, excavation, underground utilities, or site development projects
• Strong understanding of construction plans, specifications, contracts, and project documentation
• Ability to prepare, track, and manage RFIs, submittals, change orders, and material procurement
• Experience coordinating with project managers, superintendents, subcontractors, suppliers, inspectors, and clients
• Ability to review civil plans and identify scope conflicts, constructability concerns, and missing information
• Experience tracking project costs, quantities, production, and budget performance
• Ability to maintain accurate daily reports, meeting minutes, logs, and project records
• Strong understanding of project schedules, sequencing, and critical deadlines
• Ability to support subcontractor coordination and verify compliance with project requirements
• Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced construction environment
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and construction project management software
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel to project sites as needed

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Support the project manager and superintendent with the daily administration and execution of assigned projects
• Prepare, submit, and track RFIs, submittals, change orders, purchase orders, and subcontract agreements
• Review construction drawings, specifications, geotechnical reports, and contract documents
• Identify potential scope gaps, conflicts, delays, and cost impacts
• Coordinate material deliveries, equipment needs, subcontractors, and project documentation
• Track installed quantities, labor production, equipment utilization, and project costs
• Assist with schedule development, look-ahead planning, and progress updates
• Participate in project meetings, site walks, inspections, and owner or client coordination
• Maintain project logs, meeting minutes, daily reports, and document-control systems
• Assist with monthly billing, cost forecasting, and change-order documentation
• Support quality-control and safety initiatives throughout the project
• Coordinate with estimating and preconstruction teams during project turnover
• Assist with project closeout, punch lists, as-built drawings, warranties, and final documentation
• Build productive working relationships with clients, subcontractors, suppliers, inspectors, and internal teams

Construction Project Engineer Preferred Background and Skills

• Experience working for a self-performing earthwork or heavy civil contractor
• Experience supporting large commercial or residential site development projects
• Knowledge of grading, excavation, import and export operations, erosion control, and underground utilities
• Familiarity with California prevailing wage and Davis-Bacon requirements
• Experience with HCSS, Procore, Bluebeam, Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, or similar construction software
• Experience reviewing survey data, quantity reports, and civil construction drawings
• Field experience working alongside superintendents and craft teams
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field
• Engineer-in-Training certification is a plus
• Strong interest in growing into a Project Manager role

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Vincent Frankowski