Construction Senior Project Engineer

Construction Senior Project Engineer

$90,000 - $105,000 per year | Whittier, CA | On-site | Permanent

Join one of Southern California's most respected builders and take ownership of complex projects while working alongside long-tenured leaders in an organization known for stability, mentorship, and career growth.

Our client is a well-established California general contractor with a legacy dating back 100+ years. Known for their commitment to integrity, quality craftsmanship, and long‑term client relationships, they self‑perform key scopes of work and have built a reputation as one of the region's premier builders. Their project portfolio includes ground‑up construction, renovations, tenant improvements, and large‑scale industrial developments across a diverse range of markets including commercial, education, industrial, healthcare, and others.

• Join a company with 100+ years of construction excellence and a strong reputation throughout California.
• Work on challenging commercial, industrial, healthcare, education, and e‑commerce projects with experienced project teams.
• Gain exposure to larger and more complex projects while receiving mentorship from senior construction professionals.
• Benefit from a stable backlog, strong financial foundation, and long‑standing client relationships.
• Enjoy opportunities for advancement into Project Manager and Senior Project Manager leadership tracks.
• Be part of a culture built on integrity, teamwork, transparency, and professional development.

• Serve as the lead Project Engineering resource on one or more construction projects.
• Manage RFIs, submittals, shop drawings, meeting minutes, procurement tracking, and project documentation.
• Coordinate with owners, architects, engineers, subcontractors, and field supervision to maintain project schedules and budgets.
• Assist with change management, contract administration, and cost tracking.
• Support project managers in planning, scheduling, and overall project execution.
• Participate in project meetings and maintain accurate records of project activity.
• Monitor project progress and proactively identify risks or potential issues.
• Assist with closeout procedures, punch list management, and turnover documentation.
• Help maintain quality, safety, and compliance standards throughout project execution.

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience with a general contractor as a Project Engineer, Senior Project Engineer, or Assistant Project Manager.
• Experience supporting commercial, industrial, healthcare, education, distribution, e‑commerce, or tenant improvement projects.
• Strong understanding of construction processes, contract documents, and project controls.
• Proficiency with Procore, Bluebeam, Microsoft Office, and scheduling software.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced construction environment.
• Desire to continue progressing toward Project Manager responsibilities and leadership opportunities.

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.

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