Project Engineer - Building Group

Royal Electric • Santa Cruz, CA

1d • $80,000 - $110,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Royal Electric Company is seeking a Project Engineer for their Building Group, focusing on Multifamily and Commercial projects. This role will be responsible for supporting project managers and site personnel, maximizing project team productivity, and facilitating job closeout activities. The ideal candidate will be analytical, solutions-oriented, a critical thinker, and a relationship builder, with a strong understanding of the construction process. This position is based in the Santa Cruz/Monterey area.

Requirements

• Graduation from high school or equivalent
• Minimum 2 years experience in a Project Engineer or other construction administrative role
• Understanding of construction process from office to field
• Ability to maneuver between office and project sites
• Ability to prioritize, complete tasks, and address issues in a timely manner
• Ability to work with a team and independently
• Possess excellent written and verbal skills

Nice To Haves

• Construction Management Degree or similar preferred
• Proficient computer skills to include Microsoft Office Suite, Bluebeam, PlanGrid, and Autodesk Software preferred

Responsibilities

• Support Project Manager(s)/Foremen/Superintendent(s) with manpower activities and documentation; job site employee onboarding, supporting safety meetings, document input/tracking
• Maximize productivity of project team by anticipating needs, challenges and opportunities; material ordering/staging, RFI's, initial job set up, coordination of jobsite activities
• Facilitate job closeout activities for timely and successful completion of job; review completed work for QA/QC, final inspection coordination, documentation tracking, coordination/provide PlanGrid updates and as built drawings
• Maintain relationships that promote project success; internally, with subcontractors and vendors, and other trades

Benefits

• Competitive wages
• 401(k)
• Health Care Plan (3 types of Medical plans, Discounted Dental & Orthodontist services for adults & children, Premium Vision Plan)
• Retirement Plan (Traditional 401k, Roth 401k)
• $50k Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary, & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick Leave, and 8 Paid Holidays)
• Family Leave FMLA (Maternity & Paternity)
• Short Term & Long-Term Disability
• Pet Insurance
• Flex Spending Accounts: Healthcare, Dependent care (Daycare children & elderly – work related), & Transit
• Pharmacy discounts
• Kisx Card (Surgery & Imaging Program)
• Opportunity for tuition reimbursement
• Wellness Resources
• Free telehealth
• Health Joy App
• Free peer coach support - (mental health, stress management, substance use, and suicidal ideation)
• CancerCARE 1:1 Consulting and support with expert medical team
• Employee Assistance Support
• Hearing Aid discount plan
• Laser VisionCare discount plan
• Safety training: Getting Everyone Home Safely
• Professional & Leadership Development Training
• Skill Development Training
• Mentorship Program
• On-The-Job & Classroom Training
• Employee Referral Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED