Job Details

Summary

Are you a Project Engineer with 2-5 years of experience looking to grow your career? Our client, in San Diego, stands as a provider of professional engineering services to a broad range of markets, including higher education, healthcare, ports/harbors, industrial, entertainment, commercial, laboratories, municipal, and federal sectors. Our specialties include electrical, mechanical, plumbing, fire protection, and technology integration. Our offered services range from engineering and commissioning to construction management. With over 300 dedicated employees, they are an internationally recognized leader in many of the key markets we serve. They provide a blend of innovation and technical excellence in delivering green solutions that enhance and sustain the built, natural, and social environment.

• Provide on-site technical and administrative support for construction activities. 
• Review and process RFIs and submittals promptly and accurately.
• Track all project documents in logs and files. Maintain and update all project tracking logs consistently.
• Update project plans with RFIs and supplemental instructions to ensure accurate documentation.
• Assist the CM with estimating and processing change orders, including independently reviewing contractor mark-ups, checking math, verifying scope, and preparing change orders.
• Provide technical and administrative support to the CM as needed.
• Review design drawings to ensure compliance with project requirements.
• Review certified payroll, fringe benefits, and hourly rate worksheets.
• Fully manage the close-out and turnover process to ensure a seamless project handoff.
• Oversee daily site operations to ensure work is performed according to project specifications and schedules.
• Monitor contractor performance and adherence to safety protocols and quality standards.
• Conduct regular site inspections to verify progress, identify potential issues, and recommend corrective actions.
• Coordinate and facilitate site meetings between contractors, subcontractors, and the project team to resolve on-site concerns.
• Maintain accurate and detailed site logs, including daily reports, weather conditions, and contractor activity.
• Support enforcement of site-specific environmental and safety compliance.
• Provide real-time updates on the CM’s on-site activities and potential risks.
• Assist in managing the punch list process, including coordinating with contractors to address outstanding items

Position Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Building Construction, or related field preferred
• 2+ years Minimum experience in the construction industry as a project engineer or similar
• Solar / PV experience is a plus
• Electrical experience is preferred but not required
• Prior experience working for a general contractor is a plus
• Excellent communication skills and professional attitude
• The position is on-site, in-person only
• Field experience managing a contractor is preferred

Benefits
Upon eligibility, some of the benefits offered include:

• 13 Observed Company Paid Holidays a year
• Medical, Dental, Vision Plans
• Employer-paid Group Life Insurance
• Supplemental Insurance Plans such as Accident, Critical Illness, and Pet Insurance
• Tuition & Training Assistance
• 401(k) program offers immediate vesting and employer match is 100%, not exceeding 4% of employee compensation