Senior Project Engineer (Bay Area)

Blach Construction; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and/ or

401(k) plan with company match

ESOP retirement benefit

Long-term disability insurance

Annual bonuses contingent on perfomrn

Paid parental leave

Professional development & education

Credit union membership

Wellness reimbursement

Job summary

Blach Construction seeks a Senior Project Engineer to lead and manage project scope with minimal supervision in the Bay Area. You will mentor engineers, review drawings, and coordinate RFIs, submittals, schedules, and cost controls to meet safety, quality, and schedule standards.

You will assist the Project Manager with budgeting, change orders, and monthly billings while collaborating with clients, architects, and subcontractors to deliver successful projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of commercial construction experience.
• Strong financial and cost management understanding.
• Excellent organizational, leadership, and communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, scheduling software, and CMiC or similar.

Responsibilities

• Manage a small project or significant scope with minimal supervision.
• Lead and mentor Project Engineers, interns, and support staff.
• Review drawings and specifications; maintain strong knowledge of project requirements.
• Coordinate RFIs, submittals, meeting minutes, schedules, and document control.
• Assist PM with budgeting, cost reports, change orders, and monthly billings.
• Support buyout process and ensure subcontract agreements, insurance, and bonds are secured.
• Collaborate with Superintendent to monitor schedule, identify risks, and resolve issues.
• Lead project meetings and maintain strong communication with clients and design teams.
• Oversee project closeout documentation and turnover to Owner.
• Support safety, QA/QC, and company standards on site.
• Participate in Business Development and client relationship efforts as requested

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Cost management

Organizational skills

Microsoft Office

CMiC / scheduling software

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field

Tools

CMiC or similar

Project controls software

Job description

Senior Project Engineer

Reports to: Project Manager

Summary of Position

The Senior Project Engineer plays a key leadership role in the successful delivery of construction projects. Having mastered the Project Engineer role, this position manages a small project or a major portion of a larger project with limited oversight, while supporting the Project Manager in financial, schedule, and team leadership responsibilities.

The Sr. PE works closely with clients, architects, subcontractors, and internal teams to ensure projects meet Blach’s standards for safety, quality, schedule, cost, and customer experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage a small project or significant scope of a larger project with minimal supervision
• Lead and mentor Project Engineers, interns, and support staff
• Review drawings and specifications; maintain strong knowledge of project requirements
• Coordinate RFIs, submittals, meeting minutes, schedules, and document control
• Assist PM with budgeting, cost reports, change orders, and monthly billings
• Support buyout process and ensure subcontract agreements, insurance, and bonds are secured
• Collaborate with Superintendent to monitor schedule, identify risks, and resolve issues
• Lead project meetings and maintain strong communication with clients and design teams
• Oversee project closeout documentation and turnover to Owner
• Support safety, QA/QC, and company standards on site
• Participate in Business Development and client relationship efforts as requested

Skills/Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field
• 5+ years of commercial construction experience
• Strong financial and cost management understanding
• Excellent organizational, leadership, and communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, scheduling software, and construction management platforms (CMiC or similar)
• Ability to manage both detailed execution and broader project leadership responsibilities

Location

Bay Area, California

Position Status

Full-time, regular business hours, exempt

Compensation

• a highly competitive base salary
• an initial three weeks of paid vacation (growing to four weeks after five years of service)
• holidays
• sick leave
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) plan with company match,an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) retirement benefit
• long-term disability insurance
• cash bonuses based upon performance
• student loan paydown assistance
• paid parental leave
• professional development and education assistance
• credit union membership
• wellness reimbursement
• professional affiliations
• many other benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k) plan with company match,an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) retirement benefit, long-term disability insurance, cash bonuses based upon performance, student loan paydown assistance, paid parental leave, professional development and education assistance, credit union membership, wellness reimbursement, professional affiliations, and many other benefits. The company practices a progressive management style that truly values and appreciates high-quality team members and invests a tremendous amount in their growth and development.

About Blach Construction

Named as the #1 Best Place to Work in the Bay Area in 2019 by the Silicon Valley Business Journal and San Francisco Business Times and one of the Top 100 Best Companies to work for in the United States in 2013 and 2016, Blach Construction is a financially stable, award-winning, mid-sized general building contractor and construction manager headquartered in San Jose with operations throughout the greater Bay Area and Southern California.

Blach offers an outstanding benefits package, which you can read about on the company website, as well as an extensive training and development program for all employees through our own Blach University. The management of the company is dedicated to maintaining a stimulating and exciting work environment where teamwork and excellence are encouraged and supported. For more information, check out the company’s website at www.blach.com.

Blach Construction is an Equal Opportunity Employer.