Senior Project Engineer – FDOT Highway

Software Placement Group; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Software Placement Group in Los Angeles, CA is seeking a Senior Project Engineer to support major electrical and transportation construction projects in Los Angeles, CA. This role offers the opportunity to work on large-scale, complex projects with a highly respected construction team in a fast-paced, technically driven environment.

You will assist the Project Manager and Superintendent to coordinate project execution, manage documentation and costs, and lead change proposals and closeout

Qualifications

• Strong background in electrical or transportation-related construction.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, technically driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Project Manager and Superintendent in coordinating project execution.
• Manage documentation, cost controls, and schedule performance.
• Manage and process change proposals, change orders, and owner payment applications.
• Track job costs, prepare quantity and labor cost reports, and support quarterly profit analysis.
• Coordinate and lead the project closeout process, ensuring all documentation and deliverables are completed accurately.
• Research and propose quality control solutions.
• Maintain clear communication between the field, clients, and project management to ensure budget, quality, and safety objectives are met.

Skills

Electrical construction

Transportation construction

Job description

Location: Los Angeles, CA | Schedule: Full-time, on-site | Compensation: $150,000 – $180,000 (based on experience and qualifications)

Overview

An established construction firm known for large-scale transportation and infrastructure work is seeking a Senior Project Engineer to support major electrical and transportation construction projects in Los Angeles, CA. This role offers the opportunity to work on large-scale, complex projects with a highly respected construction team in a fast-paced, technically driven environment.

What you'll do

• Assist the Project Manager and Superintendent in coordinating project execution
• Manage documentation, cost controls, and schedule performance
• Manage and process change proposals, change orders, and owner payment applications
• Track job costs, prepare quantity and labor cost reports, and support quarterly profit analysis
• Coordinate and lead the project closeout process, ensuring all documentation and deliverables are completed accurately
• Research and propose quality control solutions
• Maintain clear communication between the field, clients, and project management to ensure budget, quality, and safety objectives are met

Required qualifications

• Strong background in electrical or transportation-related construction
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, technically driven environment

Compensation and benefits

• Salary range of $150,000 – $180,000, based on experience and qualifications

Why this role

This position provides an exceptional opportunity to work on large-scale, complex transportation and infrastructure projects with one of the nation's most respected construction teams.