Senior Project Engineer

APSI Construction Management • $135K — $145K *
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 4+ years experience in construction as a project engineer or similar role
  • Design-Build experience preferred
  • Experience with large construction projects ($50M+) on a general contractor team
  • Strong communication skills and professional demeanor
  • Ability to read and understand construction plans
  • Proficient in Bluebeam software
  • On-site presence required for the position

Responsibilities

  • Provide design, technical, and administrative support through all project phases
  • Manage project document control, ensuring all files are organized and updated
  • Circulate, track, and maintain operational documents during design and permitting
  • Coordinate stakeholder review comments on design documents for adequate resolution
  • Assist with the review and management of change orders for fairness and accuracy
  • Oversee project closeout and turnover process
  • Prepare project files for CSU system audit upon completion
  • Verify site conditions and provide support as necessary
  • Schedule meetings and maintain accurate notes with follow-ups

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health insurance
  • Retirement savings plans
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Support for work-life balance programs
Full Job Description
Job Title: Senior Project Engineer

Location: 1250 Bellflower Blvd. Long Beach, CA 90840

Pay Range: $135,000 - $145,000/yr plus benefits

Client: California State University Long Beach

Project Name: CSULB - University Student Union Renovation and Expansion

Project Duration: 4 years

Anticipated Start Date: November/December 2026

Project Details (Size, SOW, Site Background, Etc.)
  • Renovation of 180,000 GSF of the existing USU Building (includes 160k sf of indoor area and 20k sf of outdoor covered walkways & seating areas) and a 50,000 GSF addition. Key elements: food service, wellness center, cultural resources centers, career center, office & administration, social & lounge spaces, recreation & entertainment space, event & meeting spaces, general improvements, accessibility upgrades and site work.

Daily Responsibilities
  • Provide design, technical and administrative support during the preconstruction phase, construction phase and closeout phase.
  • Responsible for project document control, circulating, receiving, tracking, and maintaining organized document files, i.e. Review plans, meeting minutes, RFIs, submittals, change orders, ASIs, schedules, etc.
  • Responsible for circulating, receiving, tracking, and maintaining organized document files throughout all phases of design development, permitting, etc.
  • Responsible for management of review comments from stakeholders, i.e. circulating design documents for review, collecting review comments, compiling, vetting, tracking, etc. to ensure issues are addressed.
  • Assist with change order management. The PE shall be able to independently review change order requests for merit and fair pricing and prepare change orders for processing.
  • Manage the closeout and turn over process.
  • Assist to prepare project files for CSU system audit at project completion.
  • Site conditions verification and support as needed.
  • Responsible for setting up meetings as needed, note taking and follow-up.

Required Qualifications (Experience, Education, Certifications, Clearances, Etc.)
  • 4+ years minimum experience in the construction industry as a project engineer or similar, including major capital projects
  • Design-Build Experience is a preferred
  • Experience working for a general contractor on large construction projects ($50M+) preferred
  • Excellent communication skills and professional attitude
  • Must read and understand plans
  • Proficient with Bluebeam
  • Position is on-site, in-person only

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