Senior Construction Project Engineer — Owner's Rep (Hybrid)

Hughes Marino; California; On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Hughes Marino, a nationally recognized corporate real estate advisory, seeks a Senior Construction Project Engineer to join the Irvine team on a long-term engagement for a confidential defense technology client. You will work with Hughes Marino's senior PMs as an owner's representative, delivering complex projects from start to finish with high visibility.

The role requires 1–4 years in construction, experience with tenant improvements, strong budgeting and scheduling skills, and proficiency in

Qualifications

• 1–4 years of construction experience, ideally as a Project Engineer or Senior Project Engineer.
• Experience with tenant improvement projects is required.
• Hands-on with invoice processing, scheduling and budget creation.
• Strong leadership and understanding of design, permitting, bidding, construction and closeout.
• Proficient in Bluebeam, Excel, Word and MS Project.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with senior stakeholders.
• Self-directed and deadline-driven; able to juggle multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Support senior PMs in managing proposals, drafting meeting minutes, contract creation, and client reporting documents.
• Assist in creation and ongoing updates of project budgets and schedules.
• Manage document control, change orders, monthly invoicing, TI allowance reimbursement, and project closeout in coordination with project managers.
• Day-to-day involvement across multiple concurrent, complex construction projects.
• Interface directly with Hughes Marino PMs, clients, and brokers on evolving project requirements.

Skills

Bluebeam

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Project

Leadership

Communication

Budgeting

Scheduling

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Bluebeam

MS Project

Excel

Word

Job description

Hughes Marino, a nationally recognized corporate real estate advisory, seeks a Senior Construction Project Engineer to join the Irvine team on a long-term engagement for a confidential defense technology client. You will work with Hughes Marino's senior PMs as an owner's representative, delivering complex projects from start to finish with high visibility.

The role requires 1–4 years in construction, experience with tenant improvements, strong budgeting and scheduling skills, and proficiency in