Senior Project Engineer - Owner's Rep for Defense Tech

hughesmarino; Irvine (CA); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Hughes Marino is seeking a Senior Project Engineer for the Irvine team, embedded in a long-term engagement supporting a confidential defense technology client. You will work with senior PMs as an owner's representative, contributing to day-to-day management of complex construction projects from the owner's side.

The role offers hands-on responsibility, visibility with executive-level clients, and opportunities for long-term career growth within Hughes Marino.

Qualifications

• 1-4 years of experience in the construction industry, preferably as a Project Engineer or Senior Project Engineer.
• Experience with tenant improvement projects required.
• Hands-on experience with invoice processing, schedule and budget creation and updates, and meeting minutes.
• Strong leadership potential and understanding of design, permitting, bidding, construction, and closeout processes.
• Proficiency in Bluebeam, MS Excel, MS Word, and MS Project.
• Strong written and verbal communication with senior stakeholders.
• Self-directed and deadline-driven, able to juggle multiple tasks and shifting priorities.
• Local candidates only: South Los Angeles and Orange County.

Responsibilities

• Support senior PMs in managing proposals, drafting meeting minutes, contract creation, and client reporting documents.
• Assist in the creation and updates of project budgets and schedules.
• Manage document control, change orders, monthly invoicing, TI allowance reimbursement, and project closeout with PMs.
• Participate in day-to-day activities across multiple concurrent, complex construction projects.
• Interface directly with Hughes Marino PMs, clients, and brokers on evolving project requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Self-directed

Deadline-driven

multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management / Engineering / Architecture

Tools

Bluebeam

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Project

Job description

Hughes Marino is seeking a Senior Project Engineer for the Irvine team, embedded in a long-term engagement supporting a confidential defense technology client. You will work with senior PMs as an owner's representative, contributing to day-to-day management of complex construction projects from the owner's side.

The role offers hands-on responsibility, visibility with executive-level clients, and opportunities for long-term career growth within Hughes Marino.