Project Engineer (K-12)

Cumming Group

Martinez (CA)

On-site

USD 91,700 - 122,300

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k)

401(k) Matching

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Short and long-term disability

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Cumming Group in Martinez, CA seeks a Project Engineer to support a premier K-12 education client. This early-career construction role offers hands-on experience representing the owner's interests while collaborating with an experienced PM team on school modernization and capital improvement projects.

You will assist the Project Manager on site, help with scheduling, reporting, and meetings, and contribute to QA/QC, document control, and bid processes.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a related field required or equivalent combination of education and experience.
1–2 years of experience in project construction.
DSA or public project experience required.

Responsibilities

Assist top Project Manager on site in design, bid, and project phase scheduling.
Provide update/status reporting for costs and schedules.
Assist in Addenda and Bid process.
Administer project subcontracts and facilitate job site meetings.
Maintain accurate records and assist with close‑out activities and occupancy.
Support QA/QC processes, change orders, RFIs, and submittals.

Skills

Design & bid formulation

Project scheduling

Addenda process

Meeting minutes

Stakeholder communication

Blueprint reading

Documentation impact

Multi-tasking

Judgement

Working in fast-paced environment

Education

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

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 degree

Experience: 1-2 years of experience in project construction

DSA Or Public Project Experience Required.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Cumming 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, and education, are administered without regard to the characteristics described above. Cumming Group complies with all provisions of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, mandatory federal, 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 does not include total compensation. 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.

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