Senior Project Engineer

About the Role

We are seeking a Senior Project Engineer to join a respected general contractor delivering ground-up and major renovation projects across the Bay Area. This role supports project management and field teams throughout the full project lifecycle — from preconstruction through closeout — on commercial, mixed-use, life sciences, healthcare, or institutional projects. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, technically strong, and ready to take on increasing project leadership responsibility, including mentoring junior engineers.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage submittals, RFIs, and document control processes, ensuring timely turnaround and accurate tracking
• Lead constructability reviews and coordinate resolution of design conflicts with architects and engineers
• Support and help manage the subcontractor buyout process, including scope review and contract compilation
• Assist in developing and maintaining project schedules in coordination with the project management and field teams
• Track and manage project cost reports, change orders, and potential change order logs
• Coordinate procurement and long-lead material tracking to support project schedules
• Support quality control and quality assurance programs on-site
• Assist with monthly owner billing and subcontractor pay applications
• Participate in and help lead OAC (owner-architect-contractor) meetings and produce meeting minutes
• Coordinate closeout documentation, including O&M manuals, warranties, and as-builts
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to project engineers and interns
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and support the project's overall safety program
• Liaise with local jurisdictions on permitting, inspections, and code compliance specific to Bay Area municipalities

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or related field
• 5-8 years of experience as a Project Engineer with a commercial general contractor, with a track record of increasing responsibility
• Experience on ground-up commercial, life sciences, healthcare, or large-scale tenant improvement projects in the Bay Area market
• Strong working knowledge of Procore, Bluebeam, and scheduling software (Primavera P6 or MS Project)
• Solid understanding of construction drawings, specifications, and building codes
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• OSHA 30 certification (or willingness to obtain within first 90 days)

Preferred

• Experience in life sciences/lab, healthcare, or podium/high-rise construction
• Familiarity with Bay Area AHJs (San Francisco, Oakland, San Jose, Peninsula municipalities)
• LEED accreditation
• Prior experience mentoring or managing junior staff

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base salary, commensurate with experience
• Annual performance bonus program
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• PTO and paid holidays
• Career development and path toward Project Manager role