Senior Project Engineer

Align Builders, Inc.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

Dental

Medical

Vision

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Long-Term Disability

Life Insurance

Mentorship

Job summary

Align Builders, Inc. in San Diego is seeking a Senior Project Engineer to support complex healthcare and commercial construction projects.

You will assist the Project Manager and Superintendent, interpret plans, manage RFIs, submittals, and procurement, and help keep projects on schedule. You bring 1–3 years of field experience, a Bachelor’s degree preferred, proficiency with Procore, Bluebeam, and MS Project, and a collaborative, results-driven mindset.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or Engineering preferred but not required
• 1–3 years experience as a construction Project Engineer
• Experience in commercial construction, healthcare (OSHPD), life sciences, higher education, or office fitouts
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word) and scheduling software
• Interpersonal skills to engage with clients, team members and trade contractors effectively

Responsibilities

• Assist Project Manager and Superintendent on complex projects
• Provide field information to keep the project on schedule
• Interpret plans, specs, and code
• Support Project Superintendent to ensure work aligns with design and specs
• Assist with site logistics to set up for success
• Manage RFI, submittal, and procurement processes
• Coordinate with architects, engineers, owners, subs, and field personnel
• Assist in cost management and reporting
• Prepare materials for weekly meetings and document minutes
• Manage subcontractors and change orders
• Maintain project logs and progress reports
• Maintain Procore and document/drawing management
• Assist in CPM updates and pull plans
• Lead closeout activities including owner training and punch lists

Skills

Team player

Clear communicator

Mentorship‑oriented

Accountability

Prioritization under pressure

Education

Bachelors degree (preferred)

1–3 years construction exp

Tools

Procore

Bluebeam

Microsoft Project

Job description

Align Builders is on a mission to redefine the construction experience, and we believe we can only achieve that through partnering with exceptional talent. We are seeking a Senior Project Engineer who possesses strong values, communicates clearly, displays a consistently strong work ethic, and is eager to build lasting relationships. This is an exciting opportunity to be a part of a growing company with a clear focus and purpose.

Competencies / Characteristics Required

• Team-Player with a reputation of hard work and strong personal values
• Clearly understands and embraces working together as a team
• Humble, hungry and sharp
• Aptitude and passion to learn, listen and grow competencies
• Willingness to be mentored by Project Manager and Superintendent
• Can be trusted to hold themselves accountable and do the right thing even when no one is looking
• Quick to take responsibility and slow to assign blame
• Maintains a positive and professional attitude under pressure
• Responds thoughtfully instead of reacting emotionally
• Can adhere to organizational process
• Understands and recognizes quality workmanship
• Works diligently and urgently, skillfully prioritizing your time
• Communicates effectively and clearly
• Disciplined in managing and executing multiple tasks and assignments

Essential Functions And Abilities Required

• Assist Project Manager and Superintendent in executing complex projects
• Feed critical information to the field (Project Superintendent and Trade Partners) to keep the project on schedule
• Can competently interpret plans, specifications, and code
• Provides support and information to the Project Superintendent to ensure work complies with project design, code and specifications.
• Assist the Project Superintendent with site logistics (trailer, temp facilities) to ensure project is set up for success
• Manage and lead the RFI, submittal, and procurement process
• Coordinate and effectively communicate with Project Architects, Engineers, Owners, Subcontractors and Field Personnel with current project status and critical issues
• Understands and recognizes quality workmanship
• Assist Project Manager in cost management and reporting
• Prepare and plan for weekly OAC, trade, and pre-install meetings. Document and distribute meeting minutes weekly.
• Manage, generate, and execute subcontractors and subcontractor change orders
• Maintain up-to-date project logs including monthly project progress reports and project controls
• Maintain our construction management software (Procore) and document/drawing management
• Assist in managing project production and scheduling including CPM updates, mapping sessions, pull plans, etc.
• Lead the closeout process including owner training, punch-list and as-builts

Education / Experience Required

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or engineering preferred but not required
• 1-3 years of experience as a construction Project Engineer
• Experience should be in commercial construction, preferably in Healthcare (OSHPD), Life Sciences, Higher Education, and Office Improvements
• Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word), Bluebeam, Project Management Software (Procore), and scheduling software (Microsoft Project)
• Interpersonal Skills - ability to engage with clients, internal team members and trade contractors in a constructive, productive way to overcome obstacles and achieve result.

Benefits / Location:

• 401K, Dental, Medical, Vision, Health Savings Account (HSA), Long-Term Disability, Life Insurance and Mentorship
• San Diego, CA
• Full-Time / Onsite

We exist to improve the construction project environment by inspiring people to build together. For more information, visit http://www.alignbuilders.com

Compensation

The base pay range for this role is $85,000 – $110,000 per year.