Senior Project Engineer

Arena Family of Companies; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A $250M general contractor in California is seeking a Senior Project Engineer. This role offers significant growth potential, with responsibilities including managing field coordination and ensuring compliance on healthcare and education construction projects. Candidates should have a foundation in commercial construction and a desire to quickly advance to a Project Manager position.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision

401(k)

Tuition assistance

Fast-track career advancement

Mentorship from experienced Project Managers

Qualifications

• 2 to 6 years of experience in commercial construction.
• Preferably experience in healthcare or school projects.
• Eagerness to grow into a leadership role.

Responsibilities

• Support Project Manager and Superintendent in project planning and execution.
• Manage submittals, RFIs, and project documentation.
• Coordinate compliance with project specifications.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management

Tools

Procore

Bluebeam

MS Project

Excel

Job description

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Arena Family of Companies provided pay range

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Base pay range

$100,000.00/yr - $125,000.00/yr

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Location: Bay Area, CA

Compensation: $100,000 to $125,000 annually

Career Path: Accelerated track to Project Manager

Company Overview:

We are a $250M general contractor with a strong reputation across California for delivering high-quality, compliance-driven healthcare and education construction projects. With deep expertise in HCAI and DSA-regulated environments, we’re known for maintaining long-term client relationships, a team-first culture, and a commitment to developing our future leaders from within.

Position Summary:

We’re seeking a Senior Project Engineer with a strong foundation in commercial construction and a passion for learning complex, regulated project environments. This role is ideal for someone looking to grow into a Project Manager role quickly, while gaining firsthand experience managing field coordination, submittals, RFIs, and compliance documentation on high-profile public and institutional projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the Project Manager and Superintendent in planning and executing HCAI and DSA-regulated construction projects
• Manage submittals, RFIs, meeting minutes, and field documentation
• Coordinate with subcontractors, architects, and consultants to ensure compliance with project specs and regulations
• Track schedules, procurement logs, and budgets to support project delivery timelines
• Participate in preconstruction planning, job walks, and field coordination meetings
• Ensure document control and reporting procedures are followed across all project phases
• Assist in creating and updating project schedules and look-aheads
• Help manage safety documentation and ensure site safety compliance
• Proactively identify project risks or issues and communicate solutions to the team

Qualifications:

• 2 to 6 years of experience in commercial construction, preferably with exposure to healthcare (HCAI) or school (DSA) projects
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field preferred
• Working knowledge of construction software such as Procore, Bluebeam, MS Project, and Excel
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Eagerness to grow into a leadership role and take on increased responsibility
• Strong attention to detail, with the ability to multitask across multiple project priorities

What We Offer:

• Competitive base salary between $100,000 and $125,000
• Fast-track career advancement into a Project Manager role
• High-visibility projects in healthcare, education, and civic sectors
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and paid time off
• A collaborative culture with direct access to company leadership
• Mentorship from experienced Project Managers and Executives

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management

• Industries

  Construction

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