Project Engineer - Southern California

Motive Companies
  • Anaheim, CA
  • $40–$55 Per Hour
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Job Description

Project Engineer
Location: Southern California
Employment Type: Full-Time

Position Summary
The Project Engineer plays a critical role in supporting the Project Manager throughout the planning, execution, and close-out phases of construction projects. This position ensures projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in compliance with quality and safety standards. The Project Engineer serves as the primary liaison between the company and clients, subcontractors, and regulatory agencies.

Key Responsibilities
  • Assist with project setup and preconstruction activities, including issuing purchase orders, coordinating vendors, and managing subcontracts
  • Support development of baseline schedules and 3-week look-ahead plans in collaboration with the Project Manager and Superintendent
  • Prepare and review material submittals and assist in subcontractor and supplier vetting
  • Monitor and update project schedules, and resolve construction-related challenges
  • Conduct site surveys and ensure adherence to project specifications and safety regulations
  • Maintain daily job cost tracking and field logs
  • Verify and procure construction materials, ensuring accuracy and budget alignment
  • Oversee quality control and assurance throughout the project lifecycle
  • Ensure compliance with scope of work, plans, specifications, and safety standards
  • Prepare reports and documentation as required
  • Perform other duties as assigned by management


Required Skills & Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Construction Engineering Management, Civil Engineering, or related field desirable
  • Minimum 3 years of verifiable experience in construction project support
  • Strong understanding of construction processes, safety protocols, and regulatory compliance
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; experience with Viewpoint and Bid2Win is a plus
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities
  • Ability to multi-task and work effectively in a fast-paced environment
  • Valid Driver's License and reliable transportation
  • Current 40-Hour HAZWOPER or 8-Hour Refresher Certification required

Physical Demands
  • Regularly required to talk, hear, stand, walk, sit, and operate a computer
  • Occasionally required to lift/move up to 50 pounds, climb ladders, and navigate uneven terrain
  • Must have close vision and the ability to adjust focus
  • Frequent exposure to outdoor conditions, including inclement weather and construction equipment
  • Must be safety-conscious and able to recognize and respond to visual and audible safety signals
  • Requires manual dexterity, stamina, and physical coordination for fieldwork

Work Environment
  • Regular exposure to moving mechanical parts, loud noise, and outdoor environments
  • Must be able to ascend/descend ladders and stairs, operate hand and power tools, and perform physical tasks such as stooping, kneeling, and crouching
  • Occasional participation in bid walks and site visits on uneven terrain

Salary Range: $40 - $55/hr DOE

Numbers & Facts

LocationAnaheim, CA
Salary$40–$55 Per Hour

Skills

  • Analysis Skillsunmatched
  • Baseline Scheduleunmatched
  • Budget Managementunmatched
  • Budgetingunmatched
  • Civil Engineeringunmatched
  • Communication Skillsunmatched
  • Constructionunmatched
  • Construction Engineeringunmatched
  • Construction Equipmentunmatched
  • Construction Managementunmatched
  • Construction Projectsunmatched
  • Construction Safetyunmatched
  • Construction Scheduleunmatched
  • Construction Supportunmatched
  • Contract Managementunmatched
  • Documentationunmatched
  • Driver's Licenseunmatched
  • Engineering Managementunmatched
  • Hand Toolsunmatched
  • Lift/Move 50 Poundsunmatched
  • Maintain Complianceunmatched
  • Manual Dexterityunmatched
  • Microsoft Officeunmatched
  • Multitaskingunmatched
  • Organizational Skillsunmatched
  • Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
  • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
  • Project Engineeringunmatched
  • Project Lifecycleunmatched
  • Project Scheduleunmatched
  • Project Trackingunmatched
  • Purchase Ordersunmatched
  • Purchasing/Procurementunmatched
  • Quality Assuranceunmatched
  • Quality Controlunmatched
  • Quality Managementunmatched
  • Regulationsunmatched
  • Regulatory Complianceunmatched
  • Reporting Skillsunmatched
  • Safety Complianceunmatched
  • Safety Processunmatched
  • Safety Standardsunmatched
  • Schedule Developmentunmatched
  • Time Managementunmatched
  • Writing Skillsunmatched

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