Construction Project Engineer
About The Position
A great experience starts with you! Join our team to help create and develop the future of live entertainment and sports in Orange County! Once you've had a chance to explore our current open positions, apply to the ones you feel best suit you, as an applicant, you can always see your application status in your profile. Mission: To enrich the lives in our community through shared experiences, welcoming spaces, and responsible actions. Vision: We will be the social and entertainment center of Orange County – a place where the cultural kaleidoscope of the region converges and connects. Our vibrant, rich collection of experiences will celebrate the diversity of our community. Values: Be Safe | Do the Right Thing | Be Generous | Include Everyone | Make it Easy | Be Bold The Construction Project Engineer supports the successful delivery of OCVIBE construction projects by coordinating and leading design documentation, managing project controls, supporting field construction activities, and ensuring adherence to project scope, schedule, and budget. This role works closely with the construction team, contractors, consultants, and other internal stakeholders to help facilitate smooth project execution from pre‑construction through completion. The Construction Project Engineer plays a key role in QA/QC (Quality Assurance/Quality Control) documentation, tracking project progress, evaluating changes, and helping maintain consistent communication across the project team.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field required
- Minimum of 3-5 years of experience supporting construction projects, including project documentation, RFIs/submittals, and field coordination
- Strong understanding of construction processes, documentation, and sequencing
- Working knowledge of construction costs, materials, and value‑engineering concepts
- Excellent time management, organization, and communication skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Project) and project management tools
- Strong problem‑solving, negotiation, and interpersonal skills
- Able to manage multiple tasks and deadlines simultaneously
- Able to maintain professionalism, confidentiality, and teamwork
Responsibilities
- Project Coordination & Documentation Coordinate project execution activities focusing on QA/QC, contractor coordination, bid documents, RFIs (Request for Information), and submittals to support timely project starts and completions
- Maintain project documentation, including meeting minutes, logs, tracking tools, and document control systems
- Support coordination with construction contractors to ensure bid documents and scopes are complete
- Track submittals, RFIs, and specification compliance
- Cost & Schedule Support Help track hard and soft cost expenditures against project budgets
- Update project schedules and monitor progress to support keeping projects on track
- Review and provide recommendations on change orders and claims; prepare summaries for leadership decision-making
- Design & Pre ‑ Construction Support Provide input related to constructability and document completeness
- Assist with preparing project budgets and various project reports
- Field & Construction Support Assist in the management of subcontractors, ensuring they understand the scope of work and adhere to the project schedule
- Conduct periodic site walks to support QA/QC and verify construction progress
- Assist with ensuring contractors and subcontractors comply with building and safety codes
- Oversee Contract’s procurement of materials, equipment, and long‑lead items
- Project Controls & Reporting Own and maintain project controls logs (changes, risks, action items) and ensure timely updates and closure
- Assist in preparing financial, progress, and status reports for leadership review
- Help enforce adherence to project documentation standards and quality controls
- Other Provide general project support and perform other duties as assigned
- Support continuous improvement by documenting lessons learned and best practices
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
