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Project Engineer

Plant Construction Company, LP
Santa Cruz, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 6/21/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/19/2026

Plant Construction Company, L.P. is an award‐winning general contractor headquartered in San Francisco with an annual volume of approximately $400M. For over 75 years, Plant has been a leader in the construction industry providing preconstruction, construction management, and general contracting services for a wide range of project types including seismic renovation, infrastructure, life sciences, education, office, mixed-use developments, historic structures, hospitality and residential. We are known to consistently deliver quality construction, detailed and accurate estimates, and “high touch” client services for the most complex projects. As a firm of approximately 350 people, Plant is recognized for consistently meeting the standard set by the slogan “The Finest Construction Services, Efficiently Performed, Delivered on Schedule.”


We would like to add an experienced Project Engineer. Qualified candidates will have strong communication and IT skills, leadership potential and at least some prior experience managing challenging projects.


Position Title: Project Engineer

Reports To: Director of Field Operations

Location: Santa Cruz

Required Experience: 2 years

Salary Range: $90,000 to 110,000



JOB DUTIES

  • Review and process submittals and shop drawings till approved.
  • Perform field review of assigned work in place for conformance to the contract document.
  • Learn and participate in document control platform.
  • Computer Skills; proficiency in Bluebeam, awareness of Microsoft Project, awareness of P6
  • Administrative support duties include: Physical/digital project document control for Job Set-up including Project Surveys & Permits, Specifications, Drawings, Submittals, RFI’s (Logs) through Close-Out docs.
  • Administrative document control for:Monthly construction reports (Photos & Narrative)
  • Change Orders – tracking/distribution.
  • Required Safety Submittals, OSHA documents.
  • ‘Delivery Schedule’, Logistics etc.
  • QA/QC Logs.
  • Punch List.
  • Assistance for tracking Foreman’s/Project Meeting Minutes.
  • Assistance with Schedule Updates.
  • Other duties as assigned.


Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree; preferably engineering, architecture or project management or 2 Year Associates Degree.
  • Technical or Trade School a plus. Military; preferably Technical/Construction/Logistics background/ Leadership experience.
  • Proven written and verbal communication skills; proficiency with computer applications.


Salary : $90,000 - $110,000

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