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Construction Project Engineer

Innovative Project Solutions
San Jose, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 12/18/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/14/2026
Job Categories: Construction Project Management

Job Types: Full Time

Job Locations: Roseville CA San Francisco Bay Area CA San Jose CA

The Construction Project Engineer is responsible for supporting all aspects of a project including estimating, bidding, subcontracts, change orders, RFIs, budget development, and invoicing. The PE will learn to drive efficient and timely completion schedules with utmost professionalism.

Responsibilities And Expectations

  • Interpret detailed construction drawings and specifications
  • Communicate clearly and effectively with Subcontractors, Architects, Inspectors, and other team members
  • Maintain a strong positive team environment between all project members
  • Manage, orchestrate, monitor, and document all site activities on a daily basis
  • Create and manage Change Order process and log
  • Assist in creating schedules
  • Assist in creating and managing Submittal and Procurement logs
  • Assist in the review and processing of shop drawings
  • Assist in creating and maintaining short-term project look-ahead schedules
  • Scheduling all on-site activities and site inspections
  • Manage project changes on site and be responsible for distributing current project information to all trades
  • Maintain project information on site in an organized manner
  • Assist in layout and coordination of tradesmen on site
  • Assist in the coordination of design, engineering, and for-site utilities
  • Assist in creating and managing requests for information
  • Assist in managing punch-lists and project close-out documentation

Education And Experience

  • 1-5 years of proven experience at a design/build or construction related field
  • Project Management Certification (PMP, MPM, etc.) preferred but not required
  • Construction Management, Architectural or Engineering degree preferred but not required

Required Competencies / Qualities

  • Excellent leadership, organizational, and team communication/presentation skills
  • Field experience is a plus
  • Desire to develop comfort in interfacing with clients
  • Passion for construction project management
  • Passion for architecture and design
  • Strong analytical skills
  • Comfort in working independently as problem solver in a fast-paced environment
  • Strong verbal and written communication and organizational skills
  • Strong computer skills with experience in Microsoft suite including Excel and MS Project

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