Commercial Construction Project Engineer
About The Position
USO Building Co./US-Offsite is seeking a Commercial Construction Project Engineer to support the Project Manager in the day-to-day execution of multifamily modular construction projects. This role is primarily based in Redding, CA, with regular travel to active project sites. US-Offsite is a modular design-build factory and general contractor focused on delivering multifamily modular projects with speed, quality, and predictability. The Project Engineer will be responsible for RFIs, submittals, subcontract administration, invoicing support, buyout tracking, document control, field coordination, and close-out documentation. The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, communicative, and eager to grow in construction project management while ensuring documentation is accurate and up-to-date.
Requirements
- 2+ years of experience in construction or a related field
- Familiarity with construction contracts, submittals, RFIs, pay applications, and project documentation
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Excel, and project management/document control software
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple logs, deadlines, details, and follow-up items with accuracy
- Collaborative mindset and willingness to support PMs, Site Supervisors, subcontractors, and design professionals
- Must be able to walk active construction sites, climb stairs or ladders as needed, and occasionally lift up to 25 pounds.
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience with RFIs, submittals, subcontract administration, or document control
- Exposure to commercial, multifamily, modular, or design-build construction
- Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field
Responsibilities
- Prepare, log, track, and follow up on project RFIs
- Maintain RFI logs and communicate potential schedule or scope impacts to the Project Manager
- Compile, review, submit, and track submittals including shop drawings, product data, and samples
- Coordinate with vendors and suppliers on lead times, approvals, and material delivery schedules
- Prepare and issue subcontract documents in coordination with the Project Manager
- Collect and verify subcontractor certificates of insurance, licenses, DIR registration, and compliance documents
- Support project buyout by soliciting, leveling, and tracking subcontractor bids
- Maintain buyout logs, subcontract status, awarded scopes, contract values, and outstanding items
- Process and track subcontractor pay applications and support owner draw requests
- Maintain job cost tracking and flag budget variances for PM review
- Maintain organized project files, meeting minutes, action items, notices, contracts, RFIs, submittmits, and change orders
- Assist Site Supervisors with subcontractor schedules, material deliveries, site walks, and OAC meeting documentation
- Support punch lists, warranties, O&M manuals, close-out packages, and warranty tracking
Benefits
- Relocation assistance offered
- W-2 Employment
- Full-time schedule, 40+ hours per week
- Eligible for performance-based bonus opportunities
- Mileage reimbursement for approved business travel using a personal vehicle
- 80 hours of vacation annually, accrued
- 40 hours of sick leave per year
- 7 paid holidays
- Employer-subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Employer-paid life insurance
- 401(k) with up to a 3.5% company match
- All-team gatherings and company events
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
