Senior Project Engineer
$125,000–$150,000 year
On-siteCorona, California, United States
Job Summary
Review design, contract, and bid documents to identify scope, procurement, and coordination issues early, then support the Project Manager in negotiating and resolving changes. Monitor project progress, coordinate short-term planning with subcontractors and vendors, and develop recovery plans when schedule performance is at risk. Provide technical support to heavy civil field operations by performing constructability reviews, evaluating drawings, and resolving field issues while ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. Lead coordination meetings with stakeholders, track commitments, and mentor junior project staff on documentation, safety, and professional development. Manage procurement planning, material submittals, and change documentation to keep projects on track.
Required Qualifications
- 5+ years of progressive Project Engineer experience in heavy civil construction
- Must have previous heavy civil construction field-related experience in earthwork, grading, concrete structures, foundations, underground utilities, and related civil infrastructure work
- Advanced working knowledge of project controls systems and software, including document control, cost control, quantity tracking, forecasting, and scheduling tools such as P6 or equivalent
- Strong understanding of heavy civil jobsite activities, safety, environmental, quality, permits, specifications, procurement, subcontractor coordination, RFIs, submittals, change documentation, and production reporting
- Exceptional organizational skills, strong attention to detail, and the ability to independently identify, analyze, and help resolve plan, specification, quantity, schedule, and scope-related field discrepancies
- Energetic, proactive, and professional communicator who coordinates effectively with internal teams, field leadership, subcontractors, vendors, owners, and designers
- Demonstrates sound judgment, ownership, follow-through, and the ability to mentor junior project staff while maintaining a solution-oriented approach
- Regular travel to and from project sites is required
- Candidates must be willing and able to commute within assigned project areas
- Physical ability to stand, walk, crawl, bend, reach and climb
- Ability to lift 5-20 pounds occasionally
Desired Qualifications
- A degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related engineering discipline is preferred
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