Senior Project Engineer — Construction Lead & Bid Expert

XL Construction; Milpitas (CA); On-site; USD 93,600 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

XL Construction Corp. is seeking a Senior Project Engineer in Milpitas to support Project Manager and Superintendent in delivering projects safely and on schedule. You will manage documentation, estimates, scopes of work, and change processes, while coordinating with the project team and trade partners.

Responsibilities include assembling bid packages, leading procurement, updating schedules, and leading QC efforts on mid-size projects. Strong communication and PM software skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in Construction Management, Engineering, or equivalent.
• 3–5 years of experience in the construction industry with healthcare, corporate, life science/technology or education construction projects.
• Strong knowledge of construction materials and methods.
• Solid understanding of building permit approval process.
• OSHA 10 Certification

Responsibilities

• Contribute as part of a team in formal presentations for new projects.
• Lead or assist with bid packages; perform takeoffs and estimate aspects of new projects.
• Assist in assembly of the Control Estimate and project setup in Vista.
• Execute aspects of subcontractor buyout and selection process.
• Perform project management responsibilities on smaller projects or portions of larger projects.
• Manage procurement on the project with limited oversight.
• Participate in and occasionally lead OAC meetings; prepare meeting minutes.
• Estimate change orders; review and value pricing for PCC's and EWA's.
• Lead document control: distribute plans, specs, drawings, and permits; maintain revision logs.
• Prepare and distribute RFI's and submittals; maintain logs and ensure critical items are addressed.
• Monitor, measure, inspect and report on field work; perform QC on installed materials.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Timberline Estimating

Vista Project Management

Procore

Primavera

On-Screen Takeoff

Bluebeam

Job description

XL Construction Corp. is seeking a Senior Project Engineer in Milpitas to support Project Manager and Superintendent in delivering projects safely and on schedule. You will manage documentation, estimates, scopes of work, and change processes, while coordinating with the project team and trade partners.

Responsibilities include assembling bid packages, leading procurement, updating schedules, and leading QC efforts on mid-size projects. Strong communication and PM software skills are essential.