Senior Project Engineer – Onsite Construction Leader

Align Builders, Inc.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

Dental

Medical

Vision

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Long-Term Disability

Life Insurance

Mentorship

Job summary

Align Builders, Inc. in San Diego is seeking a Senior Project Engineer to support complex healthcare and commercial construction projects.

You will assist the Project Manager and Superintendent, interpret plans, manage RFIs, submittals, and procurement, and help keep projects on schedule. You bring 1–3 years of field experience, a Bachelor’s degree preferred, proficiency with Procore, Bluebeam, and MS Project, and a collaborative, results-driven mindset.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or Engineering preferred but not required
• 1–3 years experience as a construction Project Engineer
• Experience in commercial construction, healthcare (OSHPD), life sciences, higher education, or office fitouts
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word) and scheduling software
• Interpersonal skills to engage with clients, team members and trade contractors effectively

Responsibilities

• Assist Project Manager and Superintendent on complex projects
• Provide field information to keep the project on schedule
• Interpret plans, specs, and code
• Support Project Superintendent to ensure work aligns with design and specs
• Assist with site logistics to set up for success
• Manage RFI, submittal, and procurement processes
• Coordinate with architects, engineers, owners, subs, and field personnel
• Assist in cost management and reporting
• Prepare materials for weekly meetings and document minutes
• Manage subcontractors and change orders
• Maintain project logs and progress reports
• Maintain Procore and document/drawing management
• Assist in CPM updates and pull plans
• Lead closeout activities including owner training and punch lists

Skills

Team player

Clear communicator

Mentorship‑oriented

Accountability

Prioritization under pressure

Education

Bachelors degree (preferred)

1–3 years construction exp

Tools

Procore

Bluebeam

Microsoft Project

Job description

Align Builders, Inc. in San Diego is seeking a Senior Project Engineer to support complex healthcare and commercial construction projects.

You will assist the Project Manager and Superintendent, interpret plans, manage RFIs, submittals, and procurement, and help keep projects on schedule. You bring 1–3 years of field experience, a Bachelor’s degree preferred, proficiency with Procore, Bluebeam, and MS Project, and a collaborative, results-driven mindset.