Senior Project Engineer (Heavy Civil Construction)
Granite Construction·Full Time·Posted September 24, 2026
- Location
- Ontario, CA
- Pay
- $97k – $145k
Coordinate engineering, project controls, and field execution on heavy civil construction work with Granite Construction in Ontario, California.
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Job Summary
Granite Construction is seeking a Senior Project Engineer to coordinate and manage onsite engineering work for heavy civil construction projects, supporting quality, cost control, and timely completion.
Responsibilities
- Monitor project controls, budgets, schedules, forecasts, and job costs.
- Coordinate engineering assignments and ensure work meets project, contract, and schedule requirements.
- Provide technical support for construction planning, quality control, design interpretation, constructability reviews, and resolution of design conflicts.
- Develop project procedures, reporting, logs, and other control documents.
- Represent the project in client and management meetings, and mentor project staff.
Required Experience
- At least four years of construction estimating support, engineering, field support, or similar experience.
- A bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, construction management, business administration, or a related field is preferred; equivalent technical training and experience may qualify.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, AGTEK Take-off, and Primavera Scheduling.
- Advanced construction engineering knowledge, strong communication skills, and the ability to manage a multidisciplinary team.
- Valid driver’s license and ability to drive; willingness to follow corporate safety initiatives and the company Code of Conduct.
Compensation and Benefits
Base salary of $96,541-$144,813. Benefits include paid leave, medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, flexible spending plans, wellness programs, and a 401(k) match. For eligible salaried employees and dependents, Granite pays the full premium for its most popular PPO medical plan; the 401(k) match is 100% on the first 6% of eligible compensation deferred and vests immediately.
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What similar roles post
Senior project engineers in California
$118k–$139k
Middle half of 6 posted jobs, last 12 months
Mostly from states that require posted pay.
This job’s pay is within the middle half.
Senior Project Engineer (Heavy Civil Construction)