Project Engineer (Construction)

Essel

Marysville, CA

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$75,000–$90,000
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Construction, Construction Document Set, Construction Drawings, Construction Engineering, Construction Planning, Detail Oriented, Distribution Management, Documentation, Documentation Plan, Identify Issues, Leadership, Microsoft Excel, Organizational Skills, Pricing, Problem Solving Skills, Product Data Sheet, Project Development, Project Engineering, Project Execution, Project Planning, Project/Program Coordination, Project/Program Management, Purchasing/Procurement, Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Schedule Development, Set Goals, Time Management, Willing to Travel
LOCATION
Marysville, CA
POSTED
30+ days ago

We’re seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Project Engineer to support our project management team in executing specialty exterior scope packages for multi-unit residential and light commercial projects across Northern California and surrounding regions.
This position offers strong accelerated growth potential into a Project Manager role for the right candidate.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Document Control:
    Assist with the management and distribution of construction drawings, RFIs, specifications, and submittals.
  • Field Coordination & Reporting:
    Track daily field activity, including workforce counts, task progress, weather impacts, and materials. Document as-built conditions and coordinate third-party inspections as required.
  • Project Planning & Execution:
    Support development of project schedules, installation durations, and goal setting during transition from estimating to operations.
  • Submittals & RFIs:
    Prepare and track submittals, shop drawings, product data sheets, and RFIs for timely review and approval.
  • Takeoffs & Estimating Support:
    Perform digital takeoffs and provide data for pricing breakdowns, schedule of values, and preliminary procurement.
  • Stakeholder Coordination:
    Collaborate with general contractors, field teams, and internal stakeholders to drive project alignment and performance.
  • Problem Solving & Technical Oversight:
    Identify project issues and coordinate resolution paths to keep progress on track.
  • Quality Control:
    Support QA/QC documentation and field verification of materials against approved submittals.

Requirements

  • 2-4 years of construction experience (internships or trade exposure a plus)
  • Ability to read and interpret construction documents (plans/specs)
  • Proficiency in Bluebeam, Microsoft Excel, and construction productivity tools
  • Strong organizational, time management, and analytical skills
  • Willingness to travel to job sites across Northern CA as needed
  • Self-starter with a desire to grow into a leadership role

Benefits

  • Competitive salary (DOE)
  • Performance-based bonuses
  • Medical, dental, and vision (50% employer contribution for employee)
  • PTO and paid holidays
  • 401(k) with up to 5% match
  • Vehicle allowance eligibility based on role/responsibility

About the Company

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