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Construction Project Engineer

Job in San Diego, San Diego County, California, 92189, USA
Listing for: Insight Global
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-09-25
Job specializations:
  • Construction
    Civil Engineering, Estimator, Construction Manager/ Foreman, Building & Residential Construction
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 90000 - 130000 USD Yearly USD 90000.00 130000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Our client is seeking a Project Engineer to support a top federal construction sub-contractor specializing in large-scale design-build projects. This individual will support the Project team in overseeing complex, high-dollar projects from planning through completion, ensuring schedules, budgets, and quality standards are met. This role offers the opportunity to work on impactful infrastructure projects supporting federal projects.

  • Support daily project execution activities for large federal design-build construction projects, ensuring alignment with schedule, budget, and contract requirements
  • Assist in developing, updating, and maintaining detailed project schedules in MS Project; track progress and flag potential delays
  • Support cost management efforts, including tracking project costs, assisting with forecasting, and maintaining accurate financial documentation
  • Coordinate closely with superintendents, subcontractors, field teams, and federal stakeholders to ensure smooth communication and workflow
  • Manage and track RFIs, submittals, change orders, and other project documentation to maintain compliance and proper recordkeeping
  • Perform drawing reviews and prepare markups using Bluebeam to support design coordination and issue resolution
  • Help ensure project compliance with federal regulations, safety standards, and quality control requirements
  • Assist with estimating and preconstruction efforts, including quantity takeoffs and data input using Heavy Bid/Heavy Job
  • Support project lifecycle activities from preconstruction through closeout, including closeout documentation and turnover packages
  • Proactively identify project issues and support the PM in developing solutions to maintain project performance
Must-Haves:
  • 2-5+ years of experience working in construction
  • Experience working with a General Contractor or an Electrical, Civil, Steel, Mechanical, or Structural Subcontractor, or within construction in the military
  • Federal construction project experience: CBP, USACE, NAVFAC, DoD, DHS, AF, city/state, municipal construction
  • Proficiency with MS Project (scheduling), bluebeam, or heavybid/heavyjob
Plusses:
  • Design-Build project experience
  • Experience supporting border, security, or infrastructure projects
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