Project Engineer, Commercial & Multi-Family Residential | General Contractor | Concord, CA - MyGreat Recruitment
9 days ago
Sunnyvale
Project Engineer Location: Projects in Concord & Hayward, CA Salary: $70,000 - $105,000 DOE Overview We are seeking a motivated Project Engineer to support both ground-up & rehab and multi-family residential & commercial projects across the Bay Area and Butte County regions. This role offers the opportunity to work with an established general contractor focused on delivering high-quality, community-driven developments including affordable housing and hotel facilities. The Project Engineer will play a key role in coordinating project documentation, supporting field and office teams, and ensuring projects progress smoothly from preconstruction through closeout. This position is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is committed to professional growth within the construction industry. Must Haves • Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field, • Minimum 2–3 years of experience supporting construction projects for a general contractor, • Proven experience working on multi-family residential or similar vertical construction projects, • Strong understanding of construction documents, specifications, and submittal processes, • Proficiency with project management software platforms and Microsoft Office Suite, • Ability to effectively coordinate with project managers, superintendents, subcontractors, and design teams, • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment, • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, • Ability to interpret and track RFI, ASI, and change order workflows, • Commitment to maintaining project schedules, quality standards, and safety protocols, • Authorization to work in the United States Nice to Haves • Experience working on affordable housing developments or hotel construction projects, • Familiarity with construction management software such as Procore, Bluebeam, or similar platforms, • Exposure to preconstruction activities, estimating, or value-engineering processes, • Understanding of California building codes and local permitting requirements, • Experience in the Sacramento or other Northern California construction markets, • Ability to assist with BIM coordination or technology-driven project workflows, • OSHA 30 certification or similar safety training Responsibilities • Support the project team in planning, coordinating, and executing multi-family residential and hospitality construction projects, • Review, process, and track submittals, RFIs, change orders, and related project documentation, • Assist with project scheduling, ensuring tasks and milestones remain on track, • Coordinate closely with architects, engineers, consultants, and subcontractors to maintain project continuity, • Prepare meeting minutes, logs, reports, and other project documentation as required, • Assist with site walks, quality control checks, and verification of completed work, • Support procurement processes, including materials tracking and subcontractor onboarding, • Help monitor project budgets and cost events in collaboration with project management, • Ensure all work aligns with safety standards, project specifications, and quality expectations, • Contribute to problem-solving efforts, proactively identifying and resolving project issues, • Facilitate communication between field and office teams to ensure seamless project execution