Public Works Project Engineer - Design & Field Oversight

Cumming Group; Palmdale (CA); On-site; USD 84,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k)

401(k) Matching

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Short/Long-term disability

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Cumming Group in Palmdale, CA is seeking an experienced Project Engineer to support public sector projects for a local municipality. You will collaborate with project and client leadership to deliver educational facilities and oversee design, preconstruction, construction, and closeout activities.

Responsibilities include document control, coordinating with contractors and staff, preparing reports, reviewing change orders, and ensuring compliance with school standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering or related field.
• Minimum five (5) years of experience in construction project management, with public works experience.
• Knowledge of public contracting code and practices.
• Prior FF&E coordination experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide design, technical, engineering, and administrative support across project phases.
• Coordinate with contractors, architects, engineers, inspectors and school staff.
• Manage project documents: minutes, RFIs, submittals, change orders, schedules.
• Review and enforce contracts and change orders; facilitate issue resolution.
• Prepare Scope of Work and procurement documents; support project close-out.

Skills

Design & bid formulation

Project scheduling

Stakeholder communication

Site meetings facilitation

Documentation control

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering

Job description

Cumming Group in Palmdale, CA is seeking an experienced Project Engineer to support public sector projects for a local municipality. You will collaborate with project and client leadership to deliver educational facilities and oversee design, preconstruction, construction, and closeout activities.

Responsibilities include document control, coordinating with contractors and staff, preparing reports, reviewing change orders, and ensuring compliance with school standards.