Senior Project Engineer - Commercial Construction Leader

South Bay Construction; Campbell (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

South Bay Construction in Campbell, CA seeks a Senior Project Engineer to support planning, coordination, and execution of commercial construction projects from preconstruction through closeout. You will manage project documentation, coordinate subcontractors and vendors, assist with scheduling and budgeting, and ensure compliance with contract documents and safety standards.

You will work closely with the Project Manager, Superintendent, and project team to ensure projects are delivered on

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, Civil Engineering, or related field preferred.
• Typically, 3-5+ years of experience in commercial construction.
• Experience with general contracting on commercial projects (office, retail, healthcare, industrial, or mixed-use).
• Strong knowledge of construction processes and contract documents.
• Ability to read or decipher construction documents including architectural, structural, mechanical, plumbing and electrical.

Responsibilities

• Assist Project Manager in managing all phases of commercial construction projects.
• Coordinate with architects, engineers, subcontractors, and suppliers.
• Review contract documents, drawings, and specifications for completeness and constructability.
• Track project progress and communicate updates to the project team.
• Manage and/or facilitate project permitting with municipalities and design/subcontractor teams.
• Manage RFIs, submittals, and shop drawings.
• Maintain accurate project documentation including meeting minutes, logs, and correspondence.
• Assist in managing change orders and maintaining project records.
• Support development and maintenance of project schedules.
• Coordinate subcontractor activities to adhere to the project timeline.
• Assist in identifying potential schedule conflicts and propose solutions.
• Assist with project budgeting and cost tracking.
• Help track change orders and potential cost impacts.
• Monitor work to ensure compliance with project plans, specifications, and quality standards.
• Coordinate inspections and testing requirements.
• Assist in resolving field issues.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to Project Engineers and project coordinators.
• Support training and development of junior team members.

Skills

Construction processes

Contract documents

Reading blueprints

Communication

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction management, Civil Engineering, or related field

Tools

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Microsoft Project

Job description

South Bay Construction in Campbell, CA seeks a Senior Project Engineer to support planning, coordination, and execution of commercial construction projects from preconstruction through closeout. You will manage project documentation, coordinate subcontractors and vendors, assist with scheduling and budgeting, and ensure compliance with contract documents and safety standards.

You will work closely with the Project Manager, Superintendent, and project team to ensure projects are delivered on