Project Engineer I
The Project Engineer I at Confidential Client supports project managers in planning, coordinating, and controlling construction projects from design through closeout, focusing on construction administration, documentation, and field oversight. This early-career role involves ensuring compliance with contract documents, managing project schedules and costs, and facilitating communication among stakeholders to deliver quality infrastructure projects, including healthcare and public sector facilities.
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Overview — Project Engineer I (Guasti, CA)
Confidential Client is seeking an early-career Project Engineer I to support program and construction management work based in Guasti, CA. This role focuses on construction administration, field oversight, project documentation, and project controls. Projects may include healthcare (OSHPD / HCAI), K–12 (DSA), and other public and private sector assignments. This is an on-site role with opportunities for professional development and mentorship.
What You’ll Do
- Support the Project Manager / Construction Manager in planning, coordination, and control of projects from preliminary design through closeout.
- Assist with construction administration tasks including RFIs, submittals, daily reports, and contractor correspondence.
- Conduct site walks and monitor contractor and subcontractor performance for compliance with contract documents, safety standards, and quality control.
- Review construction schedules (baseline, CPM, recovery) and assist in schedule monitoring and reporting.
- Support review and documentation of change order proposals, change directives, and payment applications.
- Help maintain project logs and construction management databases (RFIs, submittal logs, daily reports, punch lists).
- Assist with permit coordination, jurisdictional approvals, and plan check processes.
- Support closeout activities including as-built documentation, certification packages (DSA / HCAI where applicable), and final punch lists.
- Monitor compliance with labor, prevailing wage, and SWPPP requirements as applicable.
- Coordinate and document progress meetings with Client representatives, site administrators, and public agencies.
Core Skills & Knowledge
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and maintain strong organization.
- Familiarity with construction management procedures, contract administration, and field oversight.
- Experience or comfort using construction management software and Microsoft Office.
- Basic understanding of invoicing and billing procedures.
- Commitment to continuous learning and contributing to team efficiency and innovation.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree (architecture, engineering, construction management or related), or equivalent education/experience.
- 0+ years of relevant experience — suitable for recent university graduates or early-career professionals.
- Valid driver’s license.
Preferred Qualifications
- Internship or co-op experience in construction, construction management, or design.
- Experience with construction document control (RFIs, submittals, daily reports).
- Exposure to Building Information Modeling (BIM) and LEED projects.
- Experience with public works, prevailing wage, PLAs, or DSA/HCAI processes.
- Familiarity with CPM scheduling and basic cost estimating.
Compensation & Work Model
- Compensation: USD 70,000 - USD 90,000 per year (range provided by Confidential Client).
- Employment type: Full-time, On-site in Guasti, CA.
- Relocation: Not available.
- Sponsorship: Not offered now or in the future.
- Note: Offered rate of compensation will be based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location.
Why Join Confidential Client
- Opportunity to work on technically diverse infrastructure and building projects.
- Structured training and professional development for early-career engineers.
- Exposure to public-sector compliance and certification processes (DSA / HCAI) and multidisciplinary project teams.
- Collaborative culture that values safety, equity, and continuous improvement.
Additional Information & Hiring Policies
- All newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at a client office location as a condition of employment.
- Confidential Client is committed to a secure recruitment process and will not request payment during recruitment. Report suspected fraud.
- ReqID: REF59875P
- Work Location Model: On-Site — Guasti, CA
- Compensation: USD 70000 - USD 90000 yearly
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.
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