Project Engineer

Edwards Construction Group•Santa Barbara, CA

9d•$70,700 - $95,600•Onsite

About The Position

Edwards Construction Group is seeking a motivated, detail-oriented Project Engineer to support commercial construction projects from preconstruction through closeout. The role works closely with Project Managers, Superintendents, other Project Engineers, subcontractors, vendors, clients, architects, and engineers to coordinate project activities and help ensure work is completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with contract requirements. The Project Engineer supports project administration, subcontractor and vendor coordination, scheduling, cost control, change management, RFIs, submittals, billing, and closeout. As skills and experience develop, the employee may take on increasing responsibility and independently manage smaller projects with guidance and support from senior Project Managers. The role includes regular work at construction sites and requires physical activity and exposure to typical construction-site conditions.

Requirements

At least 3 years of experience in commercial construction, preferably as a Project Engineer, Assistant Project Manager, or in a similar role.
Working knowledge of construction processes, plans, specifications, drawings, and technical documentation.
Understanding of construction means and methods across multiple trades.
Experience with construction or project management software.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel, and Google Workspace.
Familiarity with construction scheduling and CPM scheduling concepts.
Working knowledge of project cost control, change management, billing, and contract administration.
Knowledge of quality, health, and safety standards.
Strong organizational and time-management skills, including the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
Ability to climb stairs and ladders, use construction personnel hoists as a passenger, and negotiate work areas under construction.
Ability to perform tasks involving use of hands, sitting, talking, hearing, standing, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling.
Ability to work regularly on a construction site, with exposure to moving mechanical parts, high precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, outdoor weather, and risk of electrical shock.
Personal strengths include ownership and follow-through, teamwork, willingness to learn and take initiative, proactivity, organization, attention to detail, a positive and solution-focused approach, effective relationship-building, sound judgment, and commitment to safety, quality, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, Building Science, or a related field.
Procore experience.
PMP, CMIT, or another relevant construction or project management certification.

Responsibilities

Support Project Managers in planning, coordinating, and executing assigned construction projects, with the opportunity to independently manage smaller projects as experience develops.
Coordinate and distribute current contract documents, including drawings, specifications, general conditions, alternates, addenda, ASIs, and other project revisions.
Manage RFIs, submittals, transmittals, Potential Change Orders, Change Orders, and other project deliverables, ensuring accurate tracking, timely submission, and distribution.
Assist with project budgets, schedules of values, cost tracking, change requests, progress billing, and supporting documentation, including labor compliance.
Process and maintain subcontractor and owner commitment documents, including contracts, Subcontract Agreements, Purchase Orders, Work Orders, and Change Orders in Procore.
Support project scheduling, phasing, and sequencing, and monitor performance to help maintain quality, schedule, budget, and safety objectives.
Prepare meeting minutes, project correspondence, and routine responses; communicate project updates and changes with stakeholders.
Assist with contract interpretation, conflict resolution, claims avoidance, and resolution of project issues, escalating matters to the Project Manager when appropriate.
Coordinate with subcontractors, vendors, consultants, and suppliers to obtain proposals, contracts, insurance, invoices, and other required documentation.
Conduct regular site visits and support oversight of self-performed and subcontracted work, including daily reporting and monitoring progress, quality, and safety.
Maintain accurate project files, directories, records, certifications, Procore requirements, as-built drawings, and other documentation, incorporating approved RFIs, ASIs, and formal changes.
Coordinate project closeout, including punch list completion and collection of as-builts, warranties, O&M manuals, project manuals, and other required documentation.