Senior Project Engineer | Lead Major Construction Projects

Blach Construction; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and/ or

401(k) plan with company match

ESOP retirement benefit

Long-term disability insurance

Annual bonuses contingent on perfomrn

Paid parental leave

Professional development & education

Credit union membership

Wellness reimbursement

Job summary

Blach Construction seeks a Senior Project Engineer to lead and manage project scope with minimal supervision in the Bay Area. You will mentor engineers, review drawings, and coordinate RFIs, submittals, schedules, and cost controls to meet safety, quality, and schedule standards.

You will assist the Project Manager with budgeting, change orders, and monthly billings while collaborating with clients, architects, and subcontractors to deliver successful projects.

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 CMiC or similar.

Responsibilities

• Manage a small project or significant scope 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

Leadership

Communication

Cost management

Organizational skills

Microsoft Office

CMiC / scheduling software

Education

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

Tools

CMiC or similar

Project controls software

Job description

Blach Construction seeks a Senior Project Engineer to lead and manage project scope with minimal supervision in the Bay Area. You will mentor engineers, review drawings, and coordinate RFIs, submittals, schedules, and cost controls to meet safety, quality, and schedule standards.

You will assist the Project Manager with budgeting, change orders, and monthly billings while collaborating with clients, architects, and subcontractors to deliver successful projects.