Water Projects Project Engineer - Impactful Field Lead

PCL; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 116,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership opportunities

Bonuses

401(k) with company match

Health, dental & vision benefits

Parental leave

Job summary

PCL Construction, Inc. in San Diego, California, seeks a Project Engineer - Water Projects to support field operations, coordinate with project management and teams, and drive schedule, cost and quality performance on a key water/wastewater project.

The role requires water/wastewater construction experience and on-site coordination at the primary site at 2995 Clearwater Way. The position offers opportunities to contribute to coordination, documentation, forecasting, and active jobsite execution,

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of construction experience in an operational role preferred.
• Associates or bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, or architecture, or equivalent experience.
• Understanding of equipment, drawings, HSE, quality, materials and standards.
• Ability to apply basic engineering and problem-solving to construction challenges.
• Effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication.
• Flexibility to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Planning, organizational and time-management skills; multitask and prioritize.
• Ability to build a comprehensive schedule.
• Coordinate subcontracts and contract documents.
• MS Office and internal systems; quick to adopt new tech.

Responsibilities

• Maintain contracts with trade partners; define scope, answer inquiries, supervise progress.
• Participate in change management and change orders; assess cost/schedule impact.
• Maintain project document control and procedures (RFIs, drawings, submittals, as-builts).
• Collaborate with project team lead on design and submittal schedule.
• Review trade partners' submittals for compliance.
• Coordinate with PM and superintendent on HSE, cost, schedule and quality.
• Prepare and supervise progress claims and estimates.
• Coordinate materials/equipment inventory and expediting orders.
• Assist with site inspections and resolve constructability issues.
• Participate in project closeout, archiving and warranties.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Scheduling

Subcontract coordination

Problem solving

Microsoft Office

Education

Construction/Engineering degree

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

PCL Construction, Inc. in San Diego, California, seeks a Project Engineer - Water Projects to support field operations, coordinate with project management and teams, and drive schedule, cost and quality performance on a key water/wastewater project.

The role requires water/wastewater construction experience and on-site coordination at the primary site at 2995 Clearwater Way. The position offers opportunities to contribute to coordination, documentation, forecasting, and active jobsite execution,