Senior Project Engineer

Foster Lawson; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Foster Lawson seeks a Senior Project Engineer to lead technical and administrative work on large healthcare construction projects. You will collaborate with Project Managers, Superintendents, subcontractors, and design teams to ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule, and within budget.

The role requires 5-10+ years in commercial construction, healthcare experience preferred, and proficiency with Procore, Bluebeam, MS Project, and Excel.

Qualifications

• 5-10+ years of experience in commercial construction (healthcare experience strongly preferred).
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field.
• Proficiency with healthcare construction processes and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Manage RFIs, submittals, change orders, and document control.
• Coordinate with design teams, owners, and trade partners.
• Support project scheduling, cost tracking, and procurement.
• Lead portions of project execution and field problem-solving.
• Ensure compliance with healthcare, OSHPD/HCAI, and safety standards.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to team development.
• Assist in preconstruction, constructability reviews, and buyout.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organization

Prioritization

Education

Bachelors in Construction Management/Engineering

Tools

Procore

Bluebeam

MS Project

Excel

Job description

The team are seeking a highly motivated Senior Project Engineer. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in fast-paced, technically complex environments and is passionate about delivering high-quality healthcare facilities.

About the Role

As a Senior Project Engineer, you'll play a key role in managing the day-to-day technical and administrative aspects of large-scale healthcare construction projects. You'll work closely with Project Managers, Superintendents, subcontractors, and design teams to ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule, and within budget.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage RFIs, submittals, change orders, and document control
• Coordinate with design teams, owners, and trade partners
• Support project scheduling, cost tracking, and procurement
• Lead portions of project execution and problem-solving in the field
• Ensure compliance with healthcare, OSHPD/HCAI, and safety standards
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to team development
• Assist in preconstruction, constructability reviews, and buyout

Qualifications

• 5-10+ years of experience in commercial construction (healthcare experience strongly preferred)
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field
• Strong knowledge of healthcare construction processes and regulations
• Proficient with Procore, Bluebeam, MS Project, and Excel
• Excellent communication, organization, and leadership skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment