Senior Project Engineer / Assistant Project Manager

Align Builders•Los Angeles, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Align Builders is seeking a Senior Project Engineer / Assistant Project Manager for its Special Projects Division. The role partners with the Project Manager and Superintendent to execute complex commercial construction projects and independently manages defined portions of the work. The successful candidate communicates clearly, works effectively with teams and project stakeholders, takes accountability, maintains a professional attitude under pressure, and is eager to learn and grow through mentorship. The position supports project delivery from planning and procurement through construction and closeout. Responsibilities include managing RFIs, submittals, procurement, subcontract administration, project controls, cost reporting, scheduling, meetings, documentation, and closeout. The role also provides information and coordination to field personnel to help maintain schedules and ensure work complies with design documents, codes, and specifications. The position is full-time and onsite in Los Angeles, California.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or Engineering is preferred but not required.
3 to 5 years of commercial construction experience as a Project Engineer, with demonstrated progression toward Assistant Project Manager responsibilities.
Commercial construction experience; experience in Healthcare (OSHPD), Life Sciences, Higher Education, or Office Improvements is preferred.
Working knowledge of subcontract administration, change management, and project cost reporting.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel and Word; Bluebeam; project management software such as Procore; and scheduling software such as Microsoft Project.
Ability to engage constructively and productively with clients, internal team members, and trade contractors to overcome obstacles and achieve results.
Strong teamwork, accountability, communication, organization, prioritization, and task-management skills.
Ability to maintain a positive and professional attitude under pressure and adhere to organizational processes.
Willingness to learn, listen, grow competencies, and be mentored by the Project Manager and Superintendent.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or Engineering.
Commercial construction experience in Healthcare (OSHPD), Life Sciences, Higher Education, or Office Improvements.

Responsibilities

Partner with the Project Manager and Superintendent to execute complex projects and independently run defined portions of the work.
Provide critical information to the Project Superintendent and Trade Partners to keep projects on schedule.
Interpret plans, specifications, and codes, and identify conflicts before they reach the field.
Support the Project Superintendent in ensuring work complies with project design, code, and specifications.
Support site logistics, including the project trailer and temporary facilities.
Own and lead the RFI, submittal, and procurement processes.
Coordinate and communicate project status and critical issues with Project Architects, Engineers, Owners, Subcontractors, and Field Personnel.
Support cost management, forecasting, and reporting.
Prepare and lead weekly OAC, trade, and pre-installation meetings; document and distribute meeting minutes weekly.
Prepare, negotiate, and execute subcontracts and subcontractor change orders.
Maintain current project logs, monthly project progress reports, and project controls.
Administer Procore and manage project documents and drawings.
Contribute to production planning and scheduling, including CPM updates, mapping sessions, and pull plans.
Lead closeout activities, including owner training, punch lists, and as-builts.
Mentor and guide Project Engineers and interns on processes and expectations.