Senior Project Engineer

Software Placement Group, SPG; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

SPG, a leading construction firm, seeks a Senior Project Engineer in Los Angeles, CA, to support major transportation and infrastructure initiatives. This role offers exposure to large-scale projects and a fast-paced, technically driven environment.

You will assist the Project Manager and Superintendent, manage documentation and cost reporting, and coordinate closeout activities while maintaining safety and quality standards on site.

Qualifications

• Strong background in electrical or transportation-related construction.
• Experience supporting large-scale, complex construction projects.
• Ability to manage cost controls, documentation, and project closeout processes.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Project Manager and Superintendent in coordinating overall project execution.
• Manage project documentation and support schedule performance.
• Manage and process change proposals, change orders, and owner payment applications.
• Track job costs, prepare quantity and labor cost reports, and support quarterly profit analysis.
• Coordinate and lead the project closeout process, ensuring documentation and deliverables are completed accurately.
• Research and propose quality control solutions.
• Maintain clear communication between the field, clients, and project management to support budget, quality, and safety objectives.

Skills

Electrical construction

Transportation construction

Cost controls

Documentation

Closeout processes

Job description

Location: Los Angeles, CA | Schedule: full-time, on-site | Compensation: $150,000 – $180,000 (based on experience and qualifications)

Overview

A respected construction organization known for delivering large-scale transportation and infrastructure projects is seeking a Senior Project Engineer to support major initiatives in the Los Angeles area. This role offers the opportunity to work alongside an experienced construction team on complex, high-profile builds, and is ideal for someone with a strong background in electrical or transportation-related construction who thrives in a fast-paced, technically driven environment.

What you'll do

• Assist the Project Manager and Superintendent in coordinating overall project execution
• Manage project documentation and support schedule performance
• Manage and process change proposals, change orders, and owner payment applications
• Track job costs, prepare quantity and labor cost reports, and support quarterly profit analysis
• Coordinate and lead the project closeout process, ensuring documentation and deliverables are completed accurately
• Research and propose quality control solutions
• Maintain clear communication between the field, clients, and project management to support budget, quality, and safety objectives

Required qualifications

• Strong background in electrical or transportation-related construction
• Experience supporting large-scale, complex construction projects
• Ability to manage cost controls, documentation, and project closeout processes

Compensation and benefits

• Salary range: $150,000 – $180,000, based on experience and qualifications

Why this role

This position offers the chance to work on large-scale, complex transportation and infrastructure projects with one of the nation's most respected construction teams.