Job Title: Project Engineer

Location: Southern California

Roles & Responsibilities

General Summary

This position is responsible for assisting in project management including, safety, contract administration, budget compliance, field operations oversight, and maintaining healthy Owner/Agency relations.



Project Engineer Responsibilities

  • Management of Agency / Owner contract documents, changes, submittals, etc.
  • Management of subcontractor scope and contract changes.
  • Management of construction materials and delivery methods.
  • Management of costs and forecasting project “costs to complete.”
  • Supervision of field operations.
  • Ability to travel to various locations as projects warrant (good driving record).

Required Knowledge, Skills and Strengths

  • Knowledge of construction grading and paving practices including production rates, contractual documents, plans, specifications and soils reports, etc. is a plus
  • Ability to work within and comply with proposal/bidding time constraints/deadlines, individually and in a team environment.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Word and Excel.
  • Ability to learn to produce and maintain a project schedule using Primavera, SureTrak, Microsoft Scheduler or other software.
  • Ability to learn Primavera Project Management, AGTEK, and AutoCAD software is a plus.
  • Ability to gain solid leadership, supervisory, communication, decision making and organizational skills.
  • Thrives in fast paced, fun, competitive work environment.
  • Attention to detail while productively meeting goals is a must.

Education/Work Experience

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration or demonstrated project management/estimating work history and related experience.
  • Recent graduate to 2 years construction field support/management experience.

Additional Information

  • This is a full-time benefited position.
  • Valid driver’s license and clean driving record required.
  • Compensation DOE: $85,000 – $110,000 Annually

To Apply

Please email resumes to [email protected]


Independent Construction is an equal opportunity employer

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