Senior Project Engineer (Bay Area)

Blach Construction Company; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Three weeks paid vacation (growing to four weeks after five years)

Competitive base salary

Comprehensive medical/dental/vision coverage

401(k) plan with company match

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Performance cash bonuses

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Blach Construction Company is seeking a Senior Project Engineer to play a key leadership role in construction projects. The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or Engineering, with 5+ years of commercial construction experience. Responsibilities include managing project scope, mentoring staff, and ensuring project requirements are met. The role offers a competitive salary and benefits including paid vacation, comprehensive medical coverage, and professional development assistance.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of commercial construction experience.
• Strong financial and cost management understanding.
• Ability to manage both detailed execution and broader project leadership responsibilities.

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

Construction management

Financial management

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Office

Scheduling software

Construction management platforms (CMiC or similar)

Job description

Senior Project Engineer

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.

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 & Benefits

Competitive base salary, three weeks paid vacation (growing to four weeks after five years of service), holidays, sick leave, comprehensive medical/dental/vision coverage, 401(k) plan with company match, Employee Stock Ownership Plan, long‑term disability insurance, performance cash bonuses, student loan paydown assistance, paid parental leave, professional development and education assistance, credit union membership, wellness reimbursement, professional affiliations, and many other benefits.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Blach Construction is an Equal Opportunity Employer.