Senior Project Engineer: Ownership & Career Growth

PCL; California; On-site; USD 102,000 - 126,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership opportunities

Annual performance bonuses

401(k) with company match

Medical, dental and vision benefits

Prescription drug coverage

Parental leave

HSA or FSA for healthcare

Mental health support

Career growth and mentorship

World-class training

Job summary

PCL Construction, Inc. is seeking a Senior Project Engineer to join the Civil West team in a hands-on, on-site capacity. You will lead contract management, takeoffs, and coordination with subs to ensure project success.

The role requires 4–6 years of construction experience, strong communication, and scheduling skills. Competitive salary with comprehensive benefits and career growth opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• Associates or Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, architecture preferred, or equivalent experience.
• 4–6 years of construction experience in an operational role preferred.
• Detailed knowledge of construction equipment and techniques, drawings and specifications, project health, safety, and environment (HSE), quality, building materials, and required standards as per subject area.
• Ability to apply basic engineering/problem-solving principles to construction challenges.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proven flexibility and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Planning, organizational, and time management skills with the ability to multitask, prioritize own work, and direct-report tasks.
• Able to create and lead schedules a comprehensive scale.
• Ability to formulate subcontracts and administer subcontracts and contract documents.
• Proven understanding of Microsoft Office Suite and internal operational systems with a strong skills for embracing new technology.

Responsibilities

• Performs and applies quantity takeoffs and surveys to manage contract progress, reporting, and change management.
• Maintains contract with more complex subcontracted scopes and subcontract administration, including defining work scope, answering inquiries, and monitoring progress.
• Reviews and understands broader contract obligations as per the responsible project and work scopes. Assists site manager in project start‑up activities.
• Participates in reviews of subcontractors’ submittals for compliance with scope, design documentation, and coordination with other disciplines against the design documentation prior to forwarding to the design team for their review.
• Assists with site inspection by the design team for installation deficiencies, and witnesses and signs off on systems commissioning.
• Ability to identify potential risks on project scopes and/or the project.
• Other duties as required.

Skills

Construction management

Project coordination

Scheduling

Engineering principles

Subcontract administration

Education

Bachelor's or Associate degree in construction management, engineering, or architecture

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

PCL Construction, Inc. is seeking a Senior Project Engineer to join the Civil West team in a hands-on, on-site capacity. You will lead contract management, takeoffs, and coordination with subs to ensure project success.

The role requires 4–6 years of construction experience, strong communication, and scheduling skills. Competitive salary with comprehensive benefits and career growth opportunities are offered.