Project Engineer (Construction)

Essel

  • Sacramento, CA
  • 30+ days ago

    Highlights

    We’re seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Project Engineer to support our project management team in executing specialty exterior scope packages for multi-unit residential and light commercial projects across Northern California and surrounding regions. Stakeholder Coordination: Collaborate with general contractors, field teams, and internal stakeholders to drive project alignment and performance.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationSacramento, CA

    Description

    We’re seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Project Engineer to support our project management team in executing specialty exterior scope packages for multi-unit residential and light commercial projects across Northern California and surrounding regions. This position offers strong accelerated growth potential into a Project Manager role for the right candidate.Key Responsibilities:

    • Document Control: Assist with the management and distribution of construction drawings, RFIs, specifications, and submittals.
    • Field Coordination & Reporting: Track daily field activity, including workforce counts, task progress, weather impacts, and materials. Document as-built conditions and coordinate third-party inspections as required.
    • Project Planning & Execution: Support development of project schedules, installation durations, and goal setting during transition from estimating to operations.
    • Submittals & RFIs: Prepare and track submittals, shop drawings, product data sheets, and RFIs for timely review and approval.
    • Takeoffs & Estimating Support: Perform digital takeoffs and provide data for pricing breakdowns, schedule of values, and preliminary procurement.
    • Stakeholder Coordination: Collaborate with general contractors, field teams, and internal stakeholders to drive project alignment and performance.
    • Problem Solving & Technical Oversight: Identify project issues and coordinate resolution paths to keep progress on track.
    • Quality Control: Support QA/QC documentation and field verification of materials against approved submittals.

    Requirements

    • 2-4 years of construction experience (internships or trade exposure a plus)
    • Ability to read and interpret construction documents (plans/specs)
    • Proficiency in Bluebeam, Microsoft Excel, and construction productivity tools
    • Strong organizational, time management, and analytical skills
    • Willingness to travel to job sites across Northern CA as needed
    • Self-starter with a desire to grow into a leadership role

    Benefits

    • Competitive salary (DOE)
    • Performance-based bonuses
    • Medical, dental, and vision (50% employer contribution for employee)
    • PTO and paid holidays
    • 401(k) with up to 5% match
    • Vehicle allowance eligibility based on role/responsibility

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