Commercial Project Engineer

Essel
  • San Francisco, CA
  • $75,000–$90,000
  • Quick Apply
30+ days ago

Job Description

Our client is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Project Engineer to support commercial construction projects with a strong focus on Office Tenant Improvement (TI) work. This role works closely with Project Managers, Superintendents, subcontractors, architects, and clients to help ensure projects are completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and to quality standards.

The ideal candidate has experience supporting fast-paced commercial TI projects and understands the coordination required for occupied buildings, office renovations, and tenant build-outs.

Responsibilities

  • Assist Project Managers and Superintendents with day-to-day project coordination
  • Support commercial and office TI projects from preconstruction through closeout
  • Manage RFIs, submittals, change orders, meeting minutes, and project documentation
  • Coordinate subcontractors, vendors, material deliveries, and project schedules
  • Track project progress, budgets, and procurement activities
  • Review plans, specifications, and contract documents for accuracy and scope coordination
  • Help maintain project schedules and assist with short-interval planning
  • Participate in OAC meetings, subcontractor meetings, and site walks
  • Ensure compliance with safety standards, company procedures, and quality control requirements
  • Assist with permit tracking, inspections, punch lists, and project closeout documentation
  • Maintain strong communication with clients, architects, engineers, and field teams
  • Support projects in active or occupied commercial environments with minimal disruption to tenants

Requirements

  • 2+ years of experience in commercial construction as a Project Engineer, Assistant Project Manager, or similar role
  • Experience supporting Office TI / Tenant Improvement projects required
  • Understanding of commercial construction processes, sequencing, and documentation
  • Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications
  • Strong organizational and communication skills
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and construction management software such as Procore, Bluebeam, MS Project, or similar platforms
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
  • Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field preferred
  • Field coordination experience is a plus

Preferred Background

  • Commercial office build-outs
  • Corporate interior renovations
  • Occupied space remodels
  • Fast-track TI projects
  • Ground-up commercial experience is a plus

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Career growth opportunities with a growing commercial construction team

Collaborative and team-oriented work environment

Numbers & Facts

LocationSan Francisco, CA
Salary$75,000–$90,000

Skills

  • Administrative Skillsunmatched
  • Budget Managementunmatched
  • Budgetingunmatched
  • Building Renovationunmatched
  • Change Requests/Ordersunmatched
  • Commercial Constructionunmatched
  • Communication Skillsunmatched
  • Construction Drawingsunmatched
  • Construction Industry Softwareunmatched
  • Construction Managementunmatched
  • Construction Supportunmatched
  • Contract Requirementsunmatched
  • Detail Orientedunmatched
  • Documentationunmatched
  • Maintain Complianceunmatched
  • Meeting Minutesunmatched
  • Microsoft Officeunmatched
  • Microsoft Projectunmatched
  • Multitaskingunmatched
  • Organizational Skillsunmatched
  • Project Close-Outunmatched
  • Project Engineeringunmatched
  • Project Scheduleunmatched
  • Project Trackingunmatched
  • Project/Program Coordinationunmatched
  • Project/Program Managementunmatched
  • Purchasing/Procurementunmatched
  • Quality Controlunmatched
  • Quality Metricsunmatched
  • Remodelingunmatched
  • Safety Complianceunmatched
  • Safety Standardsunmatched
  • Safety/Work Safetyunmatched
  • Team Playerunmatched
  • Time Managementunmatched

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