Project Engineer

Job Summary

PCL Construction, Inc. is seeking a Project Engineer in Ventura, California, to support the delivery of complex water and wastewater construction projects. This role offers hands-on involvement in project coordination, subcontractor administration, documentation, scheduling, and cost management within a collaborative civil construction team.

Project Details

The position supports critical water and wastewater infrastructure projects for PCL’s Civil West operations.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate trade partner scopes, subcontract administration, inquiries, progress, and contract documents.
• Support change management, pricing, change orders, and evaluation of cost and schedule impacts.
• Manage RFIs, submittals, shop drawings, as-built records, project archives, warranties, and closeout documentation.
• Track project performance across safety, cost, schedule, quality, materials, and equipment.
• Prepare progress claims and estimates, expedite material orders, and assist with inventory control.
• Support design reviews, site inspections, constructability resolution, code compliance, and project closeout.

Required Experience

• One to three years of construction experience in an operational role is preferred.
• Associate or bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, architecture, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Working knowledge of construction equipment, methods, drawings, specifications, HSE, quality, materials, and applicable standards.
• Ability to apply basic engineering and problem-solving principles to field challenges.
• Strong communication, organization, scheduling, time management, multitasking, and subcontract coordination skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and the ability to learn internal operational systems and new technology.

Compensation and Benefits

Estimated salary is $90,000-$111,000 per year, based on experience and qualifications. The package may include employee ownership opportunities, discretionary bonuses, 401(k) matching, health and insurance coverage, paid leave, flexible spending accounts, wellness support, and professional development programs.

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