Project Engineer

STRM Recruiting•Newport Beach, CA

48d•Onsite

About The Position

This Southern California general contractor focuses on complex public works and commercial construction. Established in 1988, the firm delivers projects that demand strong planning, documentation, field coordination, and execution. With an in-house certified structural steel fabrication capability and active work across Los Angeles, Orange County, and broader Southern California, the company continues to grow through repeat work, referrals, and successful delivery of technically challenging projects. The organization is known internally for a collaborative culture, long-tenured leadership, and a team environment where employees are given room to learn, contribute, and grow. The Project Engineer is a key support role within the operations team and serves as an administrative and coordination hub for assigned projects. This person helps keep project documentation, logs, tracking systems, and workflow moving with speed and accuracy. The Project Engineer partners closely with Project Managers, Superintendents, and field teams to help maintain control of RFIs, submittments, procurement items, closeout requirements, and day-to-day project communication. This role is well suited for someone who wants to build a long-term career in public works construction, enjoys detail-heavy coordination work, and can help keep projects organized while learning the operational side of project delivery.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required; engineering background preferred, though related degrees may be considered with relevant construction experience
At least 1 year of construction project engineering or related experience; not targeting fresh graduates at this stage
Exposure to public works construction strongly preferred
Water, stormwater, utility, or infrastructure project exposure is a plus
Strong document control, follow-through, and organizational discipline
Comfortable working in a fast-paced office environment with multiple active projects
Willingness to learn internal systems and company project processes
Professional, team-oriented, practical, and easy to work with
Strong attitude, accountability, and interest in long-term growth with the company
Microsoft Office Suite
Outlook
Bluebeam
Procore
Ability to learn internal proprietary project systems and workflows

Nice To Haves

General contractor experience
Experience supporting civil, site, utility, rehabilitation, or water-related public works projects
Familiarity with project logs, submittals, RFIs, procurement tracking, and pay application support
Ability to coordinate across office and field teams without losing detail

Responsibilities

Support Project Managers and Superintendents with day-to-day project coordination and documentation
Help set up new projects in internal systems, logs, and communication folders once work is awarded
Assist with preparation and maintenance of: CPM schedules, procurement registers, subcontract lists, submittal registers, closeout document lists, cost code tracking, schedule of values, pay request templates
Process and track RFIs, submittals, resubmittals, RFCO drafts, procurement items, and related project documentation
Monitor pending logs daily and flag issues, delays, or missing information to the Project Manager
Help issue vendor and subcontract draft documents including purchase orders, subcontracts, and change documentation
Keep daily project reporting and safety documentation current and properly filed
Coordinate project records, contacts, daily reports, timesheets, and logs in company systems
Attend weekly office and project document review meetings
Update logs following owner meetings and circulate revised materials to the project operations team
Help gather monthly progress photos and support monthly reporting requirements