Project Engineer – Ground-Up Construction, Path to PM

Uprite Construction Corporation; Roseville (CA); On-site; USD 76,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

Uprite Construction is seeking a Project Engineer to support ground up commercial, industrial, manufacturing, and tilt up projects in the Greater Sacramento region. You will work closely with Project Managers and Superintendents to drive successful project delivery from preconstruction through closeout.

This role offers a path to Assistant Project Manager and Project Manager, with opportunities to grow within a leading general contractor specializing in diverse construction sectors.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of Project Engineer experience.
• Ground up commercial construction experience required.
• Experience working for a general contractor strongly preferred.
• Experience with industrial, manufacturing, tilt up, warehouse, distribution, or commercial projects preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field preferred.
• Procore and Bluebeam experience preferred.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage RFIs, submittals, and project documentation
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and cost tracking
• Coordinate subcontractors, consultants, and vendors
• Track procurement and long lead materials
• Maintain project logs and meeting minutes
• Support schedule updates and progress reporting
• Review plans, specifications, and shop drawings
• Participate in project meetings and site walks
• Assist with project closeout and turnover documentation

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Education

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

Tools

Procore

Bluebeam

Job description

Uprite Construction is seeking a Project Engineer to support ground up commercial, industrial, manufacturing, and tilt up projects in the Greater Sacramento region. You will work closely with Project Managers and Superintendents to drive successful project delivery from preconstruction through closeout.

This role offers a path to Assistant Project Manager and Project Manager, with opportunities to grow within a leading general contractor specializing in diverse construction sectors.