Project Engineer, Civil Engineering

Kitchell is seeking an experienced and dedicated Project Engineer to join our Bay Area region in South San Francisco and build a long‑term career at one of the most innovative and growth‑oriented building companies in the United States.

Reports to the Project Manager and assists with the Construction Management services over a ground‑up public sector capital project in the Essential Services market sector.

• Provides project support with the construction documentation process which includes RFIs, Submittals, Change Orders, Schedules, and Warranties/Operations/Maintenance manuals
• Participates in As‑Built documentation processes while in construction and at Closeout
• Assists with all DSA documentation during construction in preparation for Closeout/Certification
• Assists with verbal and written communications to the District, Architects, and Contractors
• Maintains project documents through completion and certification
• Participates in coordination of project meetings and prepares and distributes meeting minutes
• Assists with performing change order analysis
• Assists with project Punchlist development, tracking, and resolution
• Assists the Project Manager/Construction Manager with preparing project reports
• Performs other duties as required to ensure project success

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or Architecture is preferred
• Two or more years of experience assisting Construction/Project Managers on construction projects is required
• Experience in the Community College market sector in California is strongly preferred

• Strong verbal, writing, and computer skills are required
• Ability to perform construction quantity take‑offs and assist with Change Order evaluations is required
• Proficient user skills with the MS Suite of tools and Bluebeam are required
• Working knowledge of standard industry tools such as P6 and Procore is strongly preferred
• Knowledge of construction estimating, scheduling, general construction principles, techniques, and site safety is strongly preferred

• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable motor vehicle record, free from suspensions or restrictions, is required

This position is site specific and will be executed at the project location in South San Francisco, CA.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee must regularly work in an office and or construction environment. Conditions regularly include exposure to outdoor elements, hot/cold temperatures, wet conditions, noise, atmospheric conditions, and cramped quarters. The noise level in the work environment is occasionally loud.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee must regularly sit, stand, walk, talk or hear and use hands to finger, feel and handle; frequently reach with hands and arms; occasionally climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Must frequently lift and/or move 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Kitchell is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

The annual base salary range for this role is currently $85,000 - $98,000. The Company’s salary ranges are determined by role, level, location, and alignment with market data. Individual pay is determined through interviews and an assessment of various factors, including job‑related skills, relevant education and experience, abilities of the applicant and equity with other team members. The annual base salary range listed here is subject to change at any time, in the Company’s discretion, and does not alter in any way the at‑will nature of the employment relationship.