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Construction Project Engineer

Charles Pankow Builders Ltd

Pasadena, CA 91101 • $85,000 / yr • 9/16/2026

Job Description

Job Description
JOB SUMMARY

The Construction Project Engineer / Project Engineer I works as an essential team member in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment. Under the direction of the Assistant Project Manager, Project Manager or Senior Project Manager, they act as the front line on a project to ensure conformance of the work to the construction documents. The Project Engineer I coordinates the documents, identifies and resolves conflicts, and communicates the resolution to all affected parties. As directed, the Project Engineer I translates the construction documents into buildable plans then works in support of the Superintendent to implement the plans.

JOB SCOPE & ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Primary Accountabilities

  • Translate and coordinate project document information (construction documents, submittals, RFIs) for field construction use
    • Coordinate subcontractor work
    • Develop details for self-performed work
    • Coordinate and/or perform layout for self-performed work
    • Track labor and quantities for self-performed work
    • Order and track materials for self-performed work
    • Verify installed work
  • Identify and resolve omissions and inconsistencies within the project documents by working through the RFI process with appropriate project team members (i.e. Pankow team, consultants, subcontractors, etc.)
    • Communicate resolution to all affected parties in a timely manner and ensure completion
  • Develop and maintain 3-week look ahead schedule using Lean tools
    • Coordinate and assist with scheduling of assigned subcontractors and self-performed work using Last Planner (Weekly Work Plan, Constraint Log, and Plan Percent Complete) and Pull Planning (Collaboration + Communication + Commitment)
  • Assist the Superintendent with equipment scheduling, work techniques, and material deliveries
  • Ensure the “work” is in alignment with Pankow policies and procedures
    • Execute duties as specified in the Pankow Safety Reference Manual
      • Participate in creation and implementation of Job Hazard Analysis (JHA)
    • Execute the Project-Specific Quality Management Plan (PSQMP)
  • Create and maintain the following jobsite records:
    • Self-performed work quantities
    • Labor productivity
    • Document logs
    • Daily diaries
    • RFIs
    • Submittals
    • Change management process
    • Material logs
    • Project correspondence
  • Participate in project closeouts
    • Create and manage punch lists
    • Schedule and assist in Owner training
    • Assist the Assistant Project Manager or Project Manager with subcontractor closeout
    • Develop archives and “record” documentation

QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Training

  • Bachelor’s degree in construction related field preferred

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

  • Effective communication skills, sense of urgency and ownership, ability to work as part of a team

Work Experience

  • Work experience or internship in related field preferred