Project Engineer; Construction​/Heavy Civil

Project Engineer (Construction/Heavy Civil) (Req #: 644)

Date Posted: 05/14/2026

Location: Union City, California, United States, CA

Salary: $ - $

Employment Type: Full-Time

• Assists with pre-construction activities as needed: construction planning and design, interpretation of design and drawings, application of construction methods.
• Develops, implements, and administers project engineering procedures and other work documentation.
• Assists with job controls to ensure compliance with contract, budget, schedule, forecasting and job costing.
• Prepares estimate of company’s change order work.
• Assembles and notifies all parties of approved change orders in accordance with owner contract requirements.
• Issues service agreements for various needs as directed by Project Manager.
• Completes required new hire documentation for field personnel.
• Develops and maintains good working relationship with Owners, subcontractors, and field personnel.
• Distributes new drawings, changes, approved submittals, RFI responses and other project information to all affected parties.
• Procures labor, materials and equipment.
• Dedicated to achieving a Zero Accident Culture by adhering to site safety protocols and OSHA safety standards.
• Assists Field Engineers with job duty requirements such as timecard review and invoice processing.
• Takes weekly jobsite photographs for documentation purposes. Manages project photo database.
• Oversees preparation of project status reports, participates in project status meetings, and develops meeting minutes.
• Assists in project close-out activities.
• Manage and mentor a team of engineers and construction staff, providing guidance and support.
• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws.
• Prepare regular progress reports and present findings to senior management and clients.
• Trains employees, plans, assigns, and directs work, identifies complaints, and resolves problems.

• Bachelor of Science degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, related field, or equivalent experience.
• 5-7 years’ experience in estimating support, engineering, field support or similar experience.
• Ability to identify and resolve complex issues.
• Working knowledge of construction equipment and techniques, drawing, and specifications, building materials and required standards applicable to discipline.
• Strong computer skills and familiarity with software programs for job costing, scheduling, and estimating.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (preferred).

The Company is an affirmative action and Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you have a disability and you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please e‑mail  or call toll‑free 559‑441‑1900.