Project Engineer

Trueline

$70K — $95K *
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3-6+ years in construction, preferably in multifamily projects
  • Familiarity with RFIs, submittals, and change order processes
  • Experience in supporting ground-up construction
  • Proficient in Procore and Microsoft Office
  • Strong organization, communication, and problem-solving skills

Responsibilities

  • Maintain and organize project documents like drawings and contracts
  • Manage timely processing of RFIs, submittals, and change orders
  • Track and update project logs and changes
  • Support the Superintendent with daily subcontractor coordination
  • Conduct site walks to monitor progress and identify issues early
  • Coordinate with architects and subcontractors for field challenges
  • Attend and document project meetings, tracking follow-ups
  • Assist in monitoring project schedules and budgets

Benefits

  • Competitive base salary with bonus potential
  • clear advancement path to Project Manager
  • Involvement in a strong pipeline of multifamily projects
  • Collaborative and growth-oriented team environment
  • Long-term project stability
Full Job Description
a well-established general contractor specializing in multifamily housing across California, is seeking a Project Engineer to join their team onsite in Palm Springs, CA. This role offers hands-on exposure to both field and project management operations, making it an excellent opportunity for someone looking to grow into a Project Manager position while contributing to a high-impact multifamily build.

What You'll Do as the Project Engineer:
  • Maintain and organize project documentation including drawings, contracts, and specifications
  • Manage RFIs, submittals, and change orders to ensure timely processing and resolution
  • Track and update logs for project documentation and changes
  • Support the Superintendent and field team with subcontractor coordination and daily activities
  • Participate in site walks to monitor progress and proactively identify issues
  • Coordinate with architects, engineers, and subcontractors to resolve field challenges
  • Attend project meetings, capture notes, and track follow-up items
  • Assist in monitoring project schedules, budgets, and overall execution

Must-Haves as the Project Engineer:
  • 3-6+ years of construction experience, ideally in multifamily or similar large-scale projects
  • Working knowledge of RFIs, submittals, and change order processes
  • Experience supporting ground-up construction projects
  • Proficiency with Procore and Microsoft Office tools
  • Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills

Nice-to-Haves as the Project Engineer:
  • Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field
  • Experience working on multifamily housing developments
  • Exposure to both field and office-based project coordination

Our Client Offers:
  • Competitive base salary with bonus potential
  • Clear path for advancement into a Project Manager role
  • Opportunity to work on a strong pipeline of multifamily projects
  • Collaborative and growth-oriented team environment
  • Stability with long-term project opportunities

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