Senior Project Engineer in Irvine

Energy Jobline ZR; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus

Medical/dental/vision insurance

401(k)

Paid holidays and PTO

Monthly travel opportunities

Long-term career growth

Job summary

Energy Jobline ZR in Irvine, CA is seeking a Senior Project Engineer to support construction lending and owner’s representative projects from preconstruction through closeout.

Responsibilities include reviewing drawings, budgets, and documentation; performing site visits; evaluating payment apps, draw requests and change orders; and coordinating with owners, contractors, architects, and consultants across California.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of experience with a general contractor.
• Experience as an Assistant Project Manager, Project Engineer, Field Engineer, or similar role.
• Ground-up commercial or multifamily construction experience.
• Ability to read construction drawings and specifications.
• Familiarity with payment applications, change orders, and project documentation.
• Bluebeam and Microsoft Excel experience required.
• Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related degree.

Responsibilities

• Support construction projects on behalf of lenders and owners.
• Review construction drawings, contracts, budgets, and project documentation.
• Perform jobsite visits to verify construction progress.
• Review payment applications, draw requests, and change orders.
• Monitor project schedules, budgets, and overall project health.
• Prepare project reports for lenders and ownership teams.
• Coordinate with owners, contractors, architects, and consultants.
• Review project costs and assist with risk assessments.
• Support multiple projects simultaneously.
• Travel to project sites throughout California and occasional out-of-state projects.

Skills

General contractor experience

Read construction drawings & specs

Education

Construction Management/Engineering/Architecture degree

Tools

Bluebeam

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Description Summary

A growing construction advisory firm is seeking an Senior Project Engineer to support construction lending and owner's representative projects from preconstruction through closeout. The firm works on behalf of banks, lenders, and project owners, monitoring construction progress, budgets, documentation, and payment applications to ensure projects stay on track.

Projects are approximately 50% multifamily, with the remainder consisting of commercial, healthcare, tenant improvements, and other vertical construction. This is an excellent opportunity for someone coming from a general contractor who wants to transition into construction consulting.

Key Responsibilities

• Support construction projects on behalf of lenders and owners
• Review construction drawings, contracts, budgets, and project documentation
• Perform jobsite visits to verify construction progress
• Review payment applications, draw requests, and change orders
• Monitor project schedules, budgets, and overall project health
• Prepare project reports for lenders and ownership teams
• Coordinate with owners, contractors, architects, and consultants
• Review project costs and assist with risk assessments
• Support multiple projects simultaneously
• Travel to project sites throughout California and occasional out-of-state projects

Requirements

• 2–5 years of experience with a general contractor
• Experience as an Assistant Project Manager, Project Engineer, Field Engineer, or similar role
• Ground-up commercial or multifamily construction experience
• Ability to read construction drawings and specifications
• Familiarity with payment applications, change orders, and project documentation
• Bluebeam and Microsoft Excel experience required
• Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related degree

Compensation & Benefits

• Signing bonus available
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid holidays and PTO
• Approximately 75% office / 25% field
• Monthly travel opportunities
• Long-term career growth in construction consulting