Project Engineer - Heavy Civil Construction, Growth & Impact

Ames Construction, Inc.; Corona (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

ESOP participation

401k match

Health, dental and vision benefits

Job summary

Ames Construction is seeking a Project Engineer to support the project team on a major initiative in California. You will assist with scheduling, budgeting, planning, risk mitigation, and field operations to help deliver on-time, within-scope project outcomes.

The role requires 2+ years in heavy civil construction and proficiency with project controls and scheduling. Travel to project sites in CA is expected, and a valid Driver's License is required.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of hands-on experience in heavy civil construction or related degree required.
• Ability to manage complex schedules, multitask under pressure, and keep projects on track.
• Experience with field-related production reporting, quantities tracking, and subcontractor coordination.

Responsibilities

• Reviews design, contracts, bid documents, and subcontracts; manages permits.
• Conducts regular meetings with clients, subcontractors, vendors, and stakeholders under PM supervision.
• Oversees project budget, tracks costs, and shares information with operations team.
• Provides technical support to operations; performs constructability reviews and ensures code/ drawings compliance.
• Oversees construction progress and schedule with internal and external parties.
• Delegates tasks to team members based on skills and capabilities.
• Assists with inspection and documentation to ensure regulatory compliance.

Skills

Leadership & Communication

Operational Excellence

Technical Proficiency

Precision

Mobility

Scheduling

Education

Civil Engineering, Construction Management or related

Tools

P6 scheduling

Document & cost control

Job description

Ames Construction is seeking a Project Engineer to support the project team on a major initiative in California. You will assist with scheduling, budgeting, planning, risk mitigation, and field operations to help deliver on-time, within-scope project outcomes.

The role requires 2+ years in heavy civil construction and proficiency with project controls and scheduling. Travel to project sites in CA is expected, and a valid Driver's License is required.