Project Engineer - Public Works Construction - Sonoma County

Cws Construction Group Inc; Ennis (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

CWS Construction Group Inc. is seeking a Project Engineer for in‑person work in Sonoma County, CA. This entry‑level role supports project management and estimating teams, handling safety, contracts, scheduling, and communications.

The position pays $70,000.00 to $100,000.00 per year and requires relocation/onsite work. Weekly pay and benefits accompany the salary package.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field required.
• Ability to communicate and resolve complex construction issues.
• Organized work approach with adaptability and problem-solving skills.
• Attention to detail in project scope understanding.
• Goal-oriented to identify and resolve construction problems.
• Strong listening and communication skills.
• Team player with collaborative mindset.
• Solid computer skills: Excel, Word, email.

Responsibilities

• Participate in and manage the CWS Safety plan on site.
• Understand and enforce contracts with owners and subs.
• Organize field personnel and project staff duties.
• Assist PM and Estimating in bidding and subcontracts.
• Prepare, monitor, and update project schedules.
• Coordinate drawings, changes, submittals, RFIs, and sign-offs.
• Identify, document, negotiate, and distribute change orders.
• Prepare agendas, record notes, and assign action items.
• Coordinate owner billing with subcontractors and review costs.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Problem solving

Detail oriented

Goal oriented

Listening

Team player

Computer skills

Excel

Word

Email

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

Excel

Word

Email

Job description

CWS Construction Group Inc. is seeking a Project Engineer in Sonoma County, CA - with construction and public works projects a plus. This is a great entry level position for the right candidate. The project engineer will work closely with our project management & estimating team and will be responsible for the following:

• Participation and site management of CWS Safety plan to maintain injury free environments including safety audits
• Understand and enforce contracts, both with owner and subcontractors
• Organize the duties of field personnel and assigned project staff
• Assist Project Management and Estimating team in project bidding and composition of contracts with subcontractors
• Prepare, monitor, and update project schedules to ensure project completion within the designated time frame
• Coordinate distribution of new drawings, changes, approved submittals, RFI responses, back charges, and other project information to owners, subcontractors, & vendors
• Identify, preparing documentation, negotiations and distributing change orders
• Prepare agendas, record meeting notes, & distribute action items to team
• Prepare owner billing by coordinating with subcontractors, reviewing month costs, & organizing contractual documents required by each project

Requirements

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
• Ability to communicate & resolve complex construction related issues
• Organized work approach with high level of adaptability and inventive problem-solving skills
• Detailed knowledge of assigned project scopes
• Goal Oriented approach to identify and resolve construction problems/conflicts that arise
• Excellent Listening and communication skills
• Team player
• Solid Computer skills - Excel Word, e-mail

This is a salaried position

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $70,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Compensation Package:

• Weekly pay

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Commute:

• Sonoma County, CA (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Sonoma County, CA: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person