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Project Engineer

Telacu Construction Management
Palo Alto, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 11/20/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/20/2026
Job Description

TELACU Construction Management is seeking a Project Engineer - Construction to join our team! You will assist in the construction of public works projects working with a Project Manager to plan, schedule, and implementation numerous projects. The ideal candidate has a minimum of 3-5 years of experience in public works construction.

Responsibilities:

  • Oversee all aspects of construction project from planning to implementation
  • Allocate resources for assigned projects
  • Supervise onsite personnel and subcontractors
  • Interface with project inspectors, contractors, architects, engineers, city and county officials, and clients
  • Negotiate with contractors to receive reasonable order costs
  • Maintain high standards of workmanship that adhere to original plans and specifications
  • Takes meeting minutes
  • Tracks RFI's, Submittals, Change Orders, As-Builts, etc.
  • Strong field presence
  • Works with the site IOR for QA/QC checks
  • Understands plans and specifications
  • Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

  • B.S. in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture or similar
  • Previous experience in construction management or other related fields
  • Familiarity with construction management software
  • Strong leadership qualities
  • Strong negotiation skills
  • Deadline and detail-oriented

Company Description

TELACU Construction management (TCM) is a wholly owned subsidiary of TELACU Industries, the for-profit arm of TELACU, the nation's largest Community Development Corporation. Founded in 1968, the leaders of TELACU recognized the need for the construction of community assets, such as schools, parks, municipal structures, roads, and infrastructure. With the future of Southern California communities in mind, TCM was formed. TCM is committed to providing its clients and their communities with the leadership and innovation required for the management and successful completion of projects and programs.

TELACU recirculates the dollars earned from TCM and its other for-profit companies to fund social initiatives such as a nationally renowned scholarship program, more than 4,000 units of affordable housing, workforce development programs, and a variety of other initiatives to ensure economic equality and social justice. While the impact of TELACU's social programs is exceptional, each subsidiary must provide world-class service in the technical areas in which they operate- and TCM is no exception. Since 1995, we have brought our expertise to the completion of public buildings, capital improvement projects, transportation, governmental and medical facilities, water transmission and distribution systems, public housing, and recreational centers.

TELACU Construction Management is an equal opportunity employer without regard to race, religion or religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), color, sex (including pregnancy, perceived pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and any related medical conditions), gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, transitioning status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, uniform service member status, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, age, protected medical condition, genetic information, mental or physical disability, holding or presenting a driver’s license issued under Cal. Vehicle Code Section 12801.9, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

TELACU Construction management (TCM) is a wholly owned subsidiary of TELACU Industries, the for-profit arm of TELACU, the nation's largest Community Development Corporation. Founded in 1968, the leaders of TELACU recognized the need for the construction of community assets, such as schools, parks, municipal structures, roads, and infrastructure. With the future of Southern California communities in mind, TCM was formed. TCM is committed to providing its clients and their communities with the leadership and innovation required for the management and successful completion of projects and programs. TELACU recirculates the dollars earned from TCM and its other for-profit companies to fund social initiatives such as a nationally renowned scholarship program, more than 4,000 units of affordable housing, workforce development programs, and a variety of other initiatives to ensure economic equality and social justice. While the impact of TELACU's social programs is exceptional, each subsidiary must provide world-class service in the technical areas in which they operate- and TCM is no exception. Since 1995, we have brought our expertise to the completion of public buildings, capital improvement projects, transportation, governmental and medical facilities, water transmission and distribution systems, public housing, and recreational centers. TELACU Construction Management is an equal opportunity employer without regard to race, religion or religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), color, sex (including pregnancy, perceived pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and any related medical conditions), gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, transitioning status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, uniform service member status, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, age, protected medical condition, genetic information, mental or physical disability, holding or presenting a driver’s license issued under Cal. Vehicle Code Section 12801.9, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

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