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Sr. Project Engineer

Big-D Construction
San Jose, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/9/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/18/2026
Big-D is looking for a dynamic Sr. Project Engineer. This is a great opportunity to continue your career with a company that is on a mission to be the most sought-after company in the business. We seek and employ exceptional, hard-working, lifetime learners; we give them the tools to succeed when we find them. We have a culture of growth and achievement powered by innovation, supported by purpose and joy.

Big-D Construction has an opportunity for a Sr. Project Engineer to join our team of construction professionals based in Irvine, CA.

Key Responsibilities Include

  • Receive and review submittals
  • Write and track RFI's and process or assist in change orders
  • Prepare and maintain meeting agendas and minutes
  • Maintain construction drawings, provide marketing assistance as required
  • Assist Project Manager and Superintendent with subcontract and schedule administration
  • Utilizes and maintains the company standard project administration software, Prolog, and Big-D forms
  • Keeps up-to-date on construction drawings and as-builts
  • Prepare and manage procurement tracking logs to correlate with the project schedule and the demands of the project
  • Keeps up-to-date on submittals, RFIs and responses, project changes & work progress, especially the items that could delay project or cause a loss, if installed incorrectly
  • Visits each project site prior to the commencement of construction, and video records all areas that might by impacted by the construction
  • Maintains the electronic and hard copy project folders as requested by the project manager
  • Provides the required up-to-date copies of drawings and specifications to subcontractors
  • Quality Assurance/Quality Control: Assists superintendent in verifying that all materials installed coincide with the approved submittals
  • Ensures that the project site and construction activities are being constantly documented in writing and especially in photos
  • Assists with 3-week look ahead schedules
  • Assists the project team to create, manage, and modify subcontract agreement and/or purchase order
  • Coordinates with the project manager to track master subcontract agreements, and ensures that the office receives signed agreements back
  • Assists the project manager and job cost accountant, as necessary, with preparation and review of monthly pay applications
  • Provides clerical activities, as needed, with particular project staffing
  • Assists with project bids and bid solicitation, as requested
  • Other job duties may apply


Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree or 5 years of related experience working on commercial construction projects; or equivalent combination of education and experience


Benefits

  • 100% Coverage for medical and dental insurance for individual or family plans.
  • Employer Contribution into an HSA
  • 401k with Match
  • Mental Health Program
  • Long-Term & Short-Term Disability
  • Life Insurance
  • Other Supplemental Benefits
  • PTO & Holidays


Additional Job Information

Interested applicants must submit their resume for consideration using our applicant tracking system. Due to the high volume of applications received, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies, or similar, will not be paid a fee and become the property of Big-D Construction.

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