Project Engineer - COMMERCIAL CONSTRUCTION

Palmdale, CA Until 9/21/2026 3+ years exp First posted July 23, 2026 Last posted July 23, 2026
Job description

a well-established general contractor specializing in multifamily housing across California, is seeking a Project Engineer to join their team onsite in Palmdale, CA. This role offers hands-on exposure to both field and project management operations, making it an excellent opportunity for someone looking to grow into a Project Manager position while contributing to a high-impact multifamily build.

What You'll Do as the Project Engineer:

  • Maintain and organize project documentation including drawings, contracts, and specifications
  • Manage RFIs, submittals, and change orders to ensure timely processing and resolution
  • Track and update logs for project documentation and changes
  • Support the Superintendent and field team with subcontractor coordination and daily activities
  • Participate in site walks to monitor progress and proactively identify issues
  • Coordinate with architects, engineers, and subcontractors to resolve field challenges
  • Attend project meetings, capture notes, and track follow-up items
  • Assist in monitoring project schedules, budgets, and overall execution

Must-Haves as the Project Engineer:

  • 3-6+ years of construction experience, ideally in multifamily or similar large-scale projects
  • Working knowledge of RFIs, submittals, and change order processes
  • Experience supporting ground-up construction projects
  • Proficiency with Procore and Microsoft Office tools
  • Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills

Nice-to-Haves as the Project Engineer:

  • Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field
  • Experience working on multifamily housing developments
  • Exposure to both field and office-based project coordination

Our Client Offers:

  • Competitive base salary with bonus potential
  • Clear path for advancement into a Project Manager role
  • Opportunity to work on a strong pipeline of multifamily projects
  • Collaborative and growth-oriented team environment
  • Stability with long-term project opportunities

Trueline and its clients are unabashed equal-opportunity employers committed to a diverse workforce. We welcome smart and ambitious applicants and recruit, refer, hire, place, and promote without regard to race, color, gender, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, age, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by federal or state law.

About this role

Summary

Manage project documentation, coordinate field activities, support project execution in multifamily construction.

Job title

Project Engineer

Experience level

3-6+ years

Minimum experience

3+ years exp

Industry

construction

Location requirements

Onsite in Palmdale, CA, no remote work allowed.

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

construction experienceRFIssubmittalschange ordersProcoreMicrosoft Office

Preferred skills

construction managementmultifamily housingfield and office coordination

Specializations

multifamily housingproject managementfield coordinationconstruction processes
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Palmdale, CA, USA

On-site City