Senior Construction Project Engineer – Owner's Rep, Irvine

Hughes Marino; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Long-term career growth

Job summary

Hughes Marino is looking for a Senior Construction Project Engineer to join their Irvine team. This hands-on role involves working alongside senior project managers to support a high-growth defense technology client. Responsibilities include managing proposals, budgets, and schedules across multiple construction projects.

The ideal candidate will have 1-4 years of construction experience, preferably with tenant improvements, and a Bachelor's degree. Competitive salary ranges from $80,000–$110,000, alongside a benefits package and career growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• 1-4 years of experience in the construction industry, preferably as a Project Engineer or Senior Project Engineer.
• Experience with tenant improvement projects required.
• Hands-on experience with invoice processing, schedule and budget creation and updates, and meeting minutes required.

Responsibilities

• Support senior PMs in managing proposals and client reporting documents.
• Assist in creating and updating project budgets and schedules.
• Manage document control, change order processing, and invoicing in coordination with project managers.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Leadership

Invoice processing

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or Architecture

Tools

Bluebeam

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Project

Job description

Hughes Marino is looking for a Senior Construction Project Engineer to join their Irvine team. This hands-on role involves working alongside senior project managers to support a high-growth defense technology client. Responsibilities include managing proposals, budgets, and schedules across multiple construction projects.

The ideal candidate will have 1-4 years of construction experience, preferably with tenant improvements, and a Bachelor's degree. Competitive salary ranges from $80,000–$110,000, alongside a benefits package and career growth opportunities.