Public Works Project Engineer: Growth, Mentorship & Impact

The Contractor Consultants; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with 4% company match

Medical insurance

Paid time off

Mentor training and cross-training

Career growth opportunities

Team events and company trips

Job summary

CNW Construction, Inc. is seeking a Project Engineer to drive public works infrastructure projects from Sacramento. You will review schedules, RFIs, submittals, change orders, and subcontracts to keep field operations running smoothly.

The role emphasizes coordination with project managers, field superintendents, and public agencies, with mentoring and ownership of federal projects, offering growth and cross-training opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of progressive project engineering experience in public works or federal construction.
• Experience with or ability to prepare and manage RFIs, submittals, and plan reading.

Responsibilities

• Review, manage, and process schedules, RFIs, submittals, change orders, and subcontracts to keep field operations running smoothly.
• Analyze blueprints, project plans, and specifications using Procore and Bluebeam.
• Collaborate with project managers, field superintendents, and public agency representatives to resolve plan discrepancies.
• Support scheduling and project planning efforts
• Attend project meetings and prepare minutes as needed

Skills

Public works project engineering

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Coachable mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field

Tools

Procore

Bluebeam

Microsoft Office

Job description

CNW Construction, Inc. is seeking a Project Engineer to drive public works infrastructure projects from Sacramento. You will review schedules, RFIs, submittals, change orders, and subcontracts to keep field operations running smoothly.

The role emphasizes coordination with project managers, field superintendents, and public agencies, with mentoring and ownership of federal projects, offering growth and cross-training opportunities.