Project Engineer (K-12)

CUMMING GROUP; Martinez (CA); On-site; USD 91,700 - 122,300; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Cumming Group is seeking a Project Engineer to support a premier K-12 education client in Martinez, CA. You will work under the owner's representation model alongside an experienced team, helping plan, coordinate, and deliver modernization and capital improvement projects.

Ideal candidates have 1–2 years in project construction, strong scheduling and documentation skills, and the ability to communicate with diverse stakeholders. On-site role with mentorship and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field; 1–2 years of project construction experience preferred.
• Experience with design and bid processes; ability to read blueprints and schedules.
• Strong communication, meeting coordination, and record-keeping abilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist on-site with design, bid, and project-phase scheduling under the Project Manager.
• Provide status updates and manage cost/schedule reporting for the project.
• Administer subcontracts, conduct pre-bid meetings, and support close-out activities.
• Facilitate site meetings, document meeting minutes, and ensure contract compliance.

Skills

Design & bid formulation

Project coordination

Meeting minutes

Blueprint reading

Stakeholder communication

Schedule tracking

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Project Management, Engineering, or related field

Tools

CPM scheduling

Job description

At Cumming Group, you will work on some of the world's most exciting projects in a dynamic environment where your success is measured by the impact you make. We are one of the fastest-growing project and cost management consultancies in the United States, as reflected in our top 10 rankings in ENR. With over 60 offices globally, an extremely diverse project portfolio, and double-digit year-over-year revenue growth, the opportunities to make your mark are limitless!Cumming Group is seeking a Project Engineer to support a premier K-12 education client in Martinez, CA . This is an exciting opportunity for an early-career construction professional to gain hands-on experience representing the owner's interests while working alongside an experienced project management team. You'll be involved in the planning, coordination, and delivery of impactful school modernization and capital improvement projects, building a strong foundation in owner's representation and public sector construction. If you're looking to accelerate your career with mentorship, meaningful project exposure, and a respected client, we'd love to hear from you.Essential Duties & Responsibilities:Assist top Project Manager on site in formulation of the design, bid, and Project phase scheduling of the assigned project(s).Provide update/status reporting for work in progress including costs and schedules.Assist in the Addenda and Bid process.Administer Project sub-contracts.Under the supervision of Project Manager(s) facilitate job site meetings and prepare meeting minutes.Maintain accurate records.Under supervision of Project Manager(s) conduct close out activities and assist with building occupancy.Assist the project management team with various parts of the project such as constructability review, value engineering, pay app reviews, schedule development, FF&E program development and execution.Assist in formulating the design, bid, and project phase of scheduling.Assist in the Addenda and Bid process.Under supervision of Project Manager, conduct pre-bid and job start meetings.Monitor contract compliance and report concerns to Project Manager.Under the supervision of Project Manager, facilitate job site meetings and prepare meeting minutes.Oversee approvals from applicable government agencies are received and documented.Under supervision of Project Manager, conduct close out activities and assist with building occupancy.Prepares field reporting for review by Project Manager.Perform QA/QC process.Review change orders for completeness and conformance to company and client standards.Review RFIs/Submittals for completeness before distribution to design team.Provide basic CPM scheduling and budget management.Review and maintain As Built drawings.Other duties as assigned.Attendance at work during normal business hours.Knowledge & Skills Required:Experience with design & bid formulation and project phase scheduling.Experience with the Addenda and Bid process.Ability to facilitate site meetings and prepare meeting minutes.Ability to communicate with various stakeholders, internal and external to the company.Demonstrate an understanding of how project documentation impacts the project flow.Ability to read blueprints.Utilize effective written and oral communication skills.Understand how your role contributes to the organization's goals.Deliver quality work product by role modeling organizational core values.Hold self accountable to individual and team goals.Consistently communicate and collaborate with team members and clients.Build relationships with peers, leaders, and clients.Proactively participate in self-development to continually enhance current skills and build new skills required to excel at current role and prepare for career progression.Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and work efficiently.Demonstrate sound judgement and logical decisions making skills.Ability to perform at high levels in a fast paced, ever-changing work environment.Rely on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job.Preferred Education and Experience:Education: Bachelor's Degree in Project Management, Engineering, or related field, a combination of education and work experience will also be considered in lieu of degreeExperience: 1-2 years of experience in project constructionDSA or Public project experience required.#LI-SJ1Cumming Group is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunity in its personnel policies and practices. It is Cumming Group’s policy to recruit, hire, train and promote Team Members and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, marital status, registered domestic partner status, genetic information, sexual preference, sexual orientation, gender (including gender expression and gender identity), pregnancy (including childbirth or related medical conditions, including breastfeeding), military service, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical disability, mental disability, veteran status or any other protected classification under federal, state, or local law. All such decisions are based on (1) individual merit, qualifications, and competence as they relate to the particular position, and (2) promotion of the principle of equal employment opportunity.All other terms and conditions of employment, such as compensation, benefits, transfers, layoff, return from layoff, training, education, and social and recreational programs, are administered without regard to the characteristics described above. To this end, Cumming Group complies with all provisions of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as amended, all of the rules, regulations and relevant orders of the Secretary of Labor, and all similar state and local laws.The salary range for this full-time role is $91,700.00-$122,300.02 per year. Ranges are determined based on the position, geography, client and industry experience and level, and represent a good faith effort to provide a fair and equitable salary. This range reflects base salary only, and not the total compensation package. Cumming Group reserves the right to pay more or less than the posted range, depending on a candidate’s experience, skills, and qualifications, including client requirements.In addition to base salary, Cumming Group offers a comprehensive benefits package including:MedicalDental InsuranceVision Insurance401(k)401(k) MatchingPaid Time OffPaid HolidaysShort and long-term disabilityEmployee Assistance Program