Project Engineer

The Project Engineer role supports construction activity across two concurrent attached and detached home communities in the SF Bay Area. The position provides technical and administrative support from preconstruction through closeout and warranty, with daily in-person presence on site.

Location

San Mateo, CA (onsite)

Work schedule: in-person, five days a week on a construction site

Compensation

Salary: USD 95,000 - 130,000 per year

Summary of Role

This mid-level Project Engineer role involves preparation and coordination across permitting, design support, bid activities, documentation management, and ongoing jobsite oversight. The role also supports project teams by maintaining cost databases, reviewing drawings and submittals, and assisting with reporting across two active communities. There is growth toward broader project management responsibilities.

Core Responsibilities

• Support permitting processes by preparing and tracking submittals to local jurisdictions, utility agencies, and other governing bodies.
• Coordinate with architects, civil engineers, and design consultants to ensure plans meet project requirements, budget, and schedule.
• Develop and maintain standard residential construction details including waterproofing, building envelope, and acoustic performance.
• Generate subcontractor and vendor interest in pricing residential construction scopes.
• Prepare takeoffs and estimates, and collaborate with subcontractors and vendors on scope definition.
• Assist in Value Engineering efforts.
• Prepare bid packages for subcontracted work and facilitate distribution and collection of bids.
• Assist the Project Manager with leveling bids and updating the project budget.
• Maintain a database of construction costs for residential product types within relevant submarkets.
• Review and redline construction drawings, specifications, and submittals for accuracy, completeness, and constructability.
• Use BIM as the standard for all projects.
• Assist with project schedules, budgets, and cost forecasts across two active communities.
• Assist with compiling payment requests and producing monthly reports.
• Manage RFIs, submittals, change orders, and related project documentation through Procore.
• Conduct regular jobsite walks to monitor construction progress, quality, and compliance with plans and specifications.
• Monitor the construction site for progress of work, safety, and quality, including implementation of a QA/QC program.
• Hold and document first-in-place installation protocols.
• Attend weekly OAC Meetings, including preparation of addenda and notes.
• Coordinate with superintendents and trade partners to resolve field issues and maintain project schedules.
• Track compliance with applicable codes and standards, including Title 24 and CALGreen requirements.
• Support project closeout, including punch list management, warranty coordination, and turnover documentation.
• Assist in maintaining relationships with municipal staff, utility providers, and other external stakeholders.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university.
• Applicable degree fields include Architecture, Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, or Construction Management.
• Approximately 2 to 4 years of relevant experience in residential construction or land development, ideally with attached/production-style product.
• Proficiency with Procore (required).
• Working knowledge of California building codes, Title 24 energy standards, and CALGreen requirements.
• Clear verbal and written communication skills for working with team members, clients, executive stakeholders, city representatives, and consultants.
• Ability to demonstrate attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to manage time with minimal supervision and reliably execute tasks with scheduled adherence.
• Willingness to learn and use AI platforms to improve accuracy, quality, and efficiency.
• In-person role requiring presence on a construction site five days a week.
• A personal vehicle, a valid U.S. driver’s license, and auto insurance are required.
• Conduct aligned with core values: Relationships, Discipline, Collaboration, and Creativity; treats people with respect.

Preferred Qualifications

• Completion of an entire project is desirable.
• Familiarity with Bluebeam, Microsoft Project, and the MS Office suite is strongly preferred.
• SF Bay Area market experience is preferred but not required.

Technology and Tools

• Procore
• Bluebeam
• Microsoft Project
• MS Office suite
• BIM
• AI platforms

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear.
• Frequently required to stand and walk.
• Occasionally required to sit; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, and color vision.

Work Environment

• Occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions; and risk of electrical shock.
• Noise level is usually moderate.

Application Requirement

Do you have a valid, unexpired driver’s license and proof of insurance?

Job Location Type

In person