Project Engineer

Project Engineer

Ground-Up Multifamily Construction

📍 Location: San Gabriel, California

💼 Employment Type: Full-Time (On-Site)

💰 Salary: $90,000 – $125,000 DOE + Performance Bonus + Comprehensive Benefits

Build One of Southern California's Landmark Multifamily Projects

Join the team building Rubio Village, a landmark 225-unit mixed-use podium development in San Gabriel, California.

Panku Inc. is a Southern California General Contractor and Real Estate Developer specializing in ground-up multifamily, mixed-use, commercial, and institutional construction.

Unlike traditional contractors, we both develop and build our own projects. Our team is involved from land acquisition and entitlement through construction and project completion, providing unique exposure to every phase of project delivery.

This is an outstanding opportunity to work directly with the Owner/Developer, Project Manager, Superintendent, Architects, Engineers, and Major Trade Partners while developing the skills needed to become a future Project Manager.

About the Role

The Project Engineer plays a critical role in keeping the project organized, coordinated, and on schedule.

You will work closely with the Project Manager and Superintendent while coordinating subcontractors, architects, consultants, suppliers, and field personnel throughout the entire construction process.

Primary Responsibilities

Shop Drawings & Submittals (Primary Responsibility)

• Manage the Procore Submittal Log
• Review subcontractor shop drawings for completeness
• Coordinate architect and consultant reviews
• Track approvals and proactively prevent schedule delays
• Follow up with subcontractors and design teams
• Distribute approved submittals to field staff
• Maintain complete project documentation

RFIs & Design Coordination

• Prepare and manage Requests for Information (RFIs)
• Coordinate design clarifications with architects and engineers
• Track drawing revisions and Architect Supplemental Instructions (ASIs)
• Maintain current construction documents
• Communicate revisions to subcontractors and field teams

Procurement Coordination

• Track long-lead materials and equipment
• Coordinate vendors and suppliers
• Monitor fabrication schedules
• Coordinate deliveries
• Support procurement activities to keep construction ahead of schedule

Project Administration

• Maintain project documentation in Procore
• Coordinate subcontractor communications
• Assist with project scheduling
• Prepare meeting agendas and minutes
• Track project action items
• Support Change Order Requests (CORs)
• Maintain project logs and document control

Project Closeout

• Coordinate as-built drawings
• Assemble O&M manuals
• Collect warranties
• Prepare final turnover documentation
• Support owner closeout and project turnover

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 2–5 years of experience with a Commercial General Contractor
• Experience managing:
• Shop Drawings
• Submittals
• RFIs
• Ability to read construction drawings and specifications
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Self-motivated with excellent problem-solving abilities

Preferred

• Ground-up multifamily construction
• Mixed-use developments
• Podium construction
• Commercial General Contractor experience
• Procore
• Bluebeam Revu
• Microsoft Project

Compensation & Benefits

We offer a competitive compensation package including:

• $90,000–$125,000 annual salary (DOE)
• Annual Performance Bonus
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Professional Development
• Long-Term Career Growth Opportunities

Why Join Panku?

At Panku, Project Engineers don't just process paperwork—they help build projects. You'll gain direct exposure to project planning, procurement, construction operations, contract administration, and owner/developer decision-making while working on one of Southern California's premier multifamily developments. If you're looking for a long-term career with a growing developer and general contractor—and want to build the experience to become a future Project Manager—we'd love to hear from you.

Apply Today

Please apply through LinkedIn or email your resume to:

📧 careers@pankuinc.com