Onsite Project Engineer
10 days ago
Escondido
Job DescriptionSalary: $70k-$73k We are an established and respected General Contracting Company seeking an experienced Onsite Project Engineer with construction experience to fill a key role in the SoCal area. The selected candidate will excel at organization, communication, administrative tasks, and time management. We are looking for someone to be an innovative collaborator with a passion to succeed, who will be adaptable, versatile, willing to learn, and wants to grow with the company! If you have a Team First mentality, this is the job for you! See below for a more in-depth listing of responsibilities. POSITION SUMMARY The Onsite Project Engineer supports the Project Manager and Superintendent in coordinating, executing, and documenting construction activities to ensure successful project delivery. This role serves as the primary technical and administrative resource onsite, responsible for field-to-office communication, maintaining project documentation, monitoring construction progress, managing subcontractor coordination, and ensuring quality and safety standards are upheld. The Project Engineer plays a critical role in supporting project planning, procurement, and closeout while helping ensure the project remains on schedule, within budget, and aligned with all contractual requirements. RESPONSIBILITIES Include but are not limited to: • Support the Superintendent and Project Manager with daily onsite construction coordination., • Ensure subcontractor work aligns with plans, specifications, and the project schedule., • Monitor field progress and report delays, issues, or changes affecting schedule or quality., • Participate in daily/weekly coordination meetings and maintain consistent communication with all project stakeholders., • Maintain current drawings, specifications, RFIs, submittals, and logs onsite and in project software., • Prepare, submit, track, and archive RFIs and submittals., • Manage and update project logs including observations, materials tracking, and progress documentation., • Assist with preparing work plans, schedule updates, and coordination documents., • Assist with buyout tasks including gathering bids, comparing proposals, and drafting subcontract documents., • Track procurement and ensure timely delivery of materials and equipment., • Coordinate with vendors and subcontractors to resolve delivery or scope issues., • Assist with tracking project costs, potential change orders, and budget status., • Review subcontractor invoices and support preparation of owner pay applications., • Draft and issue change orders under direction of the Project Manager., • Perform onsite observations to ensure work meets contract quality requirements., • Support safety compliance efforts and report potential hazards., • Coordinate inspections, testing, and ensure documentation of results., • Maintain compliance records including insurance, preliminary notices, and subcontractor prequalification., • Assist in preparing and collecting closeout materials including as-builts, warranties, and O&M manuals., • Track punch list progress and help coordinate corrective actions., • Submit closeout documents through client platforms and support final turnover. QUALIFICATIONS • Minimum 3 years experience in a construction field engineering or project coordination role with a general contractor., • Ability to read, interpret, and organize construction plans, specifications, and technical documents., • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, able to work effectively with field teams and office staff., • Experience with construction project management software (AutoDesk, Procore, Bluebeam, or equivalent)., • Proficient in Excel, document control, and construction-related administrative workflows., • Problem-solving mentality with strong attention to detail and commitment to quality., • Estimating experience or exposure to buyout processes preferred (projects $5M+). BENEFITS • Competitive Rates, • Medical, • Dental, • Vision, • 401k *This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice based on the needs of the department and company. To perform this job successfully, the perfect candidate will possess a proficient level of the knowledge, skills and abilities listed within this description. Please note, this document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise with the company.