Project Engineer 843252

Project Engineer – Build Your Future in Costa Mesa, CA!
Job Title: Project Engineer
Pay: $100K to $120K, annually, depending on experience
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 am–5:00 pm
Start Date: ASAP – Direct Hire

Ready to see your planning and problem-solving turn into real progress on a construction project? Our client, a construction company in Costa Mesa, is seeking a Project Engineer to help move projects from blueprints to completion. You’ll work closely with project managers and field teams, coordinate essential resources, and tackle the details that keep construction moving. This is an opportunity to broaden your technical skills and build experience that supports a career in construction project management.

What You'll Do
As a Project Engineer, you will:

• Keep projects moving by helping develop, update, and track construction schedules.
• Prepare and coordinate bid submittals and essential project documentation.
• Read and interpret blueprints, specifications, and construction drawings to support accurate execution.
• Coordinate project meetings, capture key decisions, and follow through on action items.
• Order and track materials and equipment so crews have what they need when they need it.
• Partner with project managers, field supervisors, subcontractors, and suppliers to coordinate project needs and priorities.
• Assist with requests for information (RFIs), material submittals, change orders, and document control.
• Put your advanced Excel skills to work tracking costs, organizing project data, and preparing reports.
• Help resolve scheduling conflicts, material delays, and drawing discrepancies before they affect progress.
• Support project quality, safety, and compliance with construction specifications.

What You'll Bring

The ideal candidate for this role will have:

• 2–5 years of experience as a Project Engineer or in a similar construction role.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, with working knowledge of formulas, pivot tables, lookup functions, and data analysis.
• Working knowledge of construction schedules, bid submittals, and material and equipment procurement.
• The ability to confidently read and interpret blueprints and construction specifications.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and dependable follow-through.
• Clear communication skills and the ability to coordinate effectively with office and field teams.
• The ability to manage competing priorities and respond to changing project needs.
• Familiarity with construction project management software.
• Experience with Caltrans, freeway bridges, or freeway widening projects preferred.
• A degree in construction management, civil engineering, or a related field preferred; equivalent relevant experience will be considered.

Why Join Us in Orange County?

• Make a visible impact: See how your work helps construction projects take shape.
• Build your expertise: Gain hands-on experience across scheduling, procurement, project documentation, and field coordination.
• Work alongside experienced professionals: Collaborate with project managers and field teams while strengthening your construction knowledge.
• Earn competitive compensation: $120,000 annually, depending on experience.
• Join directly: This is a direct-hire opportunity with employer-provided benefits, including health and prescription coverage.

Location & Schedule
This position is on-site in Costa Mesa, CA, with a Monday–Friday schedule from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.

Ready to Take the Next Step?
Bring your construction knowledge, Excel skills, and drive to keep projects moving to this exciting opportunity. Apply today or contact our recruiting team to learn more!