Project Engineer

Reports To: Senior Project Manager

Salary Type/Range: Salary $85k to $98k

Position Summary

The Project Engineer plays a vital role in supporting teams through comprehensive document control, consistent subcontractor/vendor communication, and administrative support. This role is essential in ensuring that construction projects progress efficiently, safely, and within budget, while maintaining quality and compliance standards.

Job Objectives

• Provide seamless communication between internal and external project stakeholders.
• Maintain and organize construction documentation to support project timelines and compliance and ensure all documentation, schedules, and records are accurate, accessible, and up to date.
• Assist with safety initiatives and jobsite coordination.
• Support the bidding, planning, and execution of projects through all phases of development and construction.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Attend weekly construction meetings (onsite and offsite).
• Maintain communication with subcontractors, vendors, Superintendents, and Foremen.
• Submit and retrieve project plans from the AHJ (Authority Having Jurisdiction).
• Provide feedback during internal project debriefings.
• Review and log jobsite safety meeting notes.
• Collect and review subcontractor proposals and participate in site walks when necessary.
• Coordinate and issue bid requests and RFPs for MEP trades.
• Assist in developing preliminary construction schedules.
• Update and distribute overarching project schedules.
• Generate subcontracts and change orders under the direction of the Project Manager.
• Ensure subcontractor submittals align with the project scope, specifications, and plan set.
• Contribute to HCI’s zero-injury culture by promoting safety awareness.
• Actively participate in safety trainings and toolbox talks.
• Proactively report hazards and recommend improvements.
• Manage and track RFI’s, submittals, and construction documents.
• Organize closeout documentation for client delivery.
• Ensure all subcontractor documentation (licenses, COIs, safety policies, etc.) is collected and filled before work starts.
• Maintain project folders and data on the company server.
• Review Daily Reports and forward to Project Manager for approval.
• Organize and archive project photos, as-builts, and closeout files.
• Assist in meeting preparation and document meeting minutes.
• Organize and track preconstruction RFI’s and plan sets.
• Ensure use of the most current drawings and documents.
• Assist with bid package preparation and review bids for complete scope coverage.
• Help assemble final proposal packages for client delivery.
• Support data entry, print/distribution of look-ahead schedules.
• Attend jobsite meetings and prepare minutes upon request.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, Project).
• Working knowledge of PROCORE construction software.
• Experience with reading blueprints, performing quantity take-offs, and interpreting construction documents.
• Ability to write and manage subcontracts and purchase orders.
• Strong organizational, multitasking, and follow-through skills.

Preferred/Considered:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in construction with exposure to planning
• Degree or certification in Construction Management or related field

Core Competencies

• Strategic Thinking - Ability to anticipate project needs and stay ahead of potential issues.
• Technical Acumen - Proficiency in document control, scheduling, and construction software.
• Team Collaboration - Strong coordination with internal and external stakeholders.
• Organization - Impeccable attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Accountability - Follows through on responsibilities and supports project success.
• Adaptability - Responds to changing project needs with a solution-oriented mindset.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs.
• Must be able to work at onsite project locations, including standing, walking, or sitting for extended periods.
• Travel to construction sites and meetings as needed.
• Exposure to construction environments, including outdoor weather and active jobsite conditions.
• Ability to operate basic office and construction-related technology (phones, tablets, etc.).

Summary of Benefits Offered

Haggerty Construction offers a comprehensive benefits package to support our employees and their families, including:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Paid Time Off and Holidays
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Company Vehicle or Vehicle Allowance (for applicable roles)
• Performance Incentives and Bonus Opportunities

About Haggerty Construction

Haggerty Construction has been serving California since 2010. We specialize in high-quality construction projects that strengthen our communities—from residential and commercial builds to insurance restoration work. As a company rooted in integrity and driven by people, we offer a collaborative and supportive work environment with opportunities to grow your career while making a meaningful impact.