Project Engineer
ARC Construction, Inc.About Our Company We are an established Southern California general contractor specializing in public works, municipal, institutional, and private construction projects. With decades of construction experience, we are committed to delivering quality projects while maintaining strong relationships with our clients, subcontractors, and project teams. We are seeking a motivated, experienced, and detail-oriented Project Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate has a solid background in general contracting, preferably with public works experience, and is ready to contribute immediately to active construction projects. We are looking for a proactive professional who takes ownership of responsibilities, communicates effectively, solves problems, and can successfully coordinate both office and field activities. Key Responsibilities Project Engineering & Administration Prepare, manage, and track Requests for Information (RFIs), submittals, change orders, drawing revisions, permits, and project documentation. Review construction plans, specifications, addenda, and contract documents to identify discrepancies, conflicts, and coordination requirements. Coordinate with project owners, architects, engineers, consultants, inspectors, subcontractors, and suppliers. Maintain accurate project logs, meeting minutes, correspondence, progress reports, and action item tracking. Assist Project Managers with scheduling, milestone tracking, cost monitoring, budgeting, and progress payment applications. Track procurement activities, material deliveries, and long-lead items to help prevent project delays. Assist with change order preparation, quantity takeoffs, pricing documentation, and cost analysis. Coordinate inspections, punch list activities, warranties, as-built drawings, and project closeout documentation. Support contract administration and compliance with public works project requirements. Maintain effective communication between project stakeholders to ensure timely resolution of outstanding issues. Jobsite & Field Coordination Regularly visit active construction sites to support Project Managers and Superintendents. Assist with day-to-day field coordination and communication between office and construction teams. Attend project meetings, inspections, and jobsite walkthroughs. Identify construction conflicts and assist in developing practical solutions. Monitor construction progress and assist in maintaining project schedules. Help coordinate subcontractor activities, material deliveries, and site logistics. Review field conditions to verify consistency with approved drawings, specifications, and project requirements. Assist with quality control, safety coordination, and contract compliance. Document field observations, outstanding issues, and corrective actions. Qualifications 3–5 years of experience required in construction project engineering, project coordination, or a related construction management role. Experience working directly for a General Contractor strongly preferred. Experience with public works, municipal, institutional, or commercial construction projects strongly preferred. Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or a related field preferred. Equivalent relevant construction experience will be considered. Strong understanding of construction processes, project controls, document management, and contract administration. Demonstrated experience managing RFIs, submittals, change orders, and construction project documentation. Ability to read, interpret, and coordinate construction drawings, specifications, and contract documents. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Project. Experience with Bluebeam and construction management platforms such as Procore or Unifier/VPM preferred. Familiarity with public works procedures, prevailing wage requirements, and agency coordination is a plus. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong organizational skills, attention …