The Role
The Project Engineer supports Project Managers and Superintendents on commercial construction projects. Responsibilities include coordinating RFIs, submittals, procurement, subcontractors, change orders, project documentation, scheduling, cost reporting, meetings, site logistics, quality compliance, Procore administration, and project closeout. The role requires collaboration with architects, engineers, owners, trade partners, and field personnel, with preference for healthcare, life sciences, higher education, or office improvement experience.
Summary Generated by Built In
Align Builders is on a mission to redefine the construction experience, and we believe we can only achieve that through partnering with exceptional talent. We are seeking a Project Engineer for our Special Projects Division who possesses strong values, communicates clearly, displays a consistently strong work ethic, and is eager to build lasting relationships. This is an exciting opportunity to be a part of a growing company with a clear focus and purpose.
Competencies / Characteristics Required:
- Team-Player with a reputation of hard work and strong personal values
- Clearly understands and embraces working together as a team
- Humble, hungry and sharp
- Aptitude and passion to learn, listen and grow competencies
- Willingness to be mentored by Project Manager and Superintendent
- Can be trusted to hold themselves accountable and do the right thing even when no one is looking
- Quick to take responsibility and slow to assign blame
- Maintains a positive and professional attitude under pressure
- Responds thoughtfully instead of reacting emotionally
- Can adhere to organizational process
- Understands and recognizes quality workmanship
- Works diligently and urgently, skillfully prioritizing your time
- Communicates effectively and clearly
- Disciplined in managing and executing multiple tasks and assignments
Essential Functions and Abilities Required:
- Assist Project Manager and Superintendent in executing complex projects
- Feed critical information to the field (Project Superintendent and Trade Partners) to keep the project on schedule
- Can competently interpret plans, specifications, and code
- Provides support and information to the Project Superintendent to ensure work complies with project design, code and specifications.
- Assist the Project Superintendent with site logistics (trailer, temp facilities) to ensure project is set up for success
- Manage and lead the RFI, submittal, and procurement process
- Coordinate and effectively communicate with Project Architects, Engineers, Owners, Subcontractors and Field Personnel with current project status and critical issues
- Understands and recognizes quality workmanship
- Assist Project Manager in cost management and reporting
- Prepare and plan for weekly OAC, trade, and pre-install meetings. Document and distribute meeting minutes weekly.
- Manage, generate, and execute subcontractors and subcontractor change orders
- Maintain up-to-date project logs including monthly project progress reports and project controls
- Maintain our construction management software (Procore) and document/drawing management
- Assist in managing project production and scheduling including CPM updates, mapping sessions, pull plans, etc.
- Lead the closeout process including owner training, punch-list and as-builts
Education / Experience Required:
- Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or engineering preferred but not required
- 1-3 years of experience as a construction Project Engineer
- Experience should be in commercial construction, preferably in Healthcare (OSHPD), Life Sciences, Higher Education, and Office Improvements
- Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word), Bluebeam, Project Management Software (Procore), and scheduling software (Microsoft Project)
- Interpersonal Skills - ability to engage with clients, internal team members and trade contractors in a constructive, productive way to overcome obstacles and achieve result.
Benefits / Location:
- 401K, Dental, Medical, Vision, Health Savings Account (HSA), Long-Term Disability, Life Insurance and Mentorship
- Orange County, CA
- Full-Time / Onsite
We exist to improve the construction project environment by inspiring people to build together. For more information, visit http://www.alignbuilders.com
The base pay range for this role is $80,000 – $110,000 per year.
Skills Required
- 1-3 years of experience as a construction Project Engineer
- Experience in commercial construction
- Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Engineering
- Healthcare construction experience, preferably OSHPD
- Life Sciences construction experience
- Higher Education construction experience
- Office Improvements construction experience
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel and Word
- Proficiency with Bluebeam
- Proficiency with Procore or project management software
- Proficiency with Microsoft Project or scheduling software
- Ability to engage constructively with clients, internal teams, and trade contractors
- Ability to interpret plans, specifications, and code
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The Company
What We Do
Align Builders, Inc. is a West Coast technical general contractor based in Carlsbad, CA, delivering high‑quality construction and project management for healthcare, life sciences, higher education and complex commercial and residential projects across San Diego, Orange County, and Los Angeles. The firm emphasizes technical expertise, client collaboration, and delivering turnkey solutions for demanding, regulated building programs.
