Project Engineer

Edwards Construction Group is a premier commercial construction firm that has been building the critical infrastructure for communities across California for decades. What truly sets us apart is our integrated, hands-on approach to building. We believe in empowering our people, not just constructing great projects.

With a team of nearly one-hundred industry professionals, we deliver projects across key sectors, including K-12, Higher Education, Civic, and Private Commercial. Our expertise is rooted in a commitment to excellence, driven by innovation in technology, and grounded in an uncompromising dedication to safety.

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, Building Science, or a related field preferred.
• 3+ years of experience in commercial construction, preferably in a Project Engineer, Assistant Project Manager, or similar role.
• Working knowledge of construction processes, plans, specifications, drawings, and technical documentation.
• Understanding of construction means and methods across multiple trades.
• Experience with construction or project management software; Procore experience preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel, and Google Workspace.
• Familiarity with construction scheduling and CPM scheduling concepts.
• Working knowledge of project cost control, change management, billing, and contract administration.
• Knowledge of quality, health, and safety standards.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• PMP, CMIT, or other relevant construction or project management certification is a plus.

• You take ownership and follow through on commitments.
• You are team-oriented and willing to learn and take initiative.
• You are proactive, organized, and detail-oriented.
• You maintain a positive, solution-focused mindset and work effectively under pressure.
• You build strong professional relationships and communicate effectively with a variety of stakeholders.
• You demonstrate sound judgment and know when to seek guidance or escalate an issue.
• You are committed to safety, quality, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Performance of the required duties will require the following:

• Physical ability to climb permanent and temporary stairs, passenger use of construction personnel hoists, ability to climb ladders and negotiate work areas under construction.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus
• Performing this job requires use of hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls, sit, talk, hear, stand, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• The employee regularly works on-site at the construction work site where the employee is exposed to moving mechanical parts; high precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; outside weather conditions and risk of electrical shock 
• This is a general statement of required major duties and responsibilities performed on a regular and continuous basis.  It does not exclude other duties as assigned.