Senior Project Engineer (Bay Area)

Blach Construction • San Jose, CA

1d • $100,000 - $125,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Project Engineer plays a key leadership role in the successful delivery of construction projects. Having mastered the Project Engineer role, this position manages a small project or a major portion of a larger project with limited oversight, while supporting the Project Manager in financial, schedule, and team leadership responsibilities.

The Sr. PE works closely with clients, architects, subcontractors, and internal teams to ensure projects meet Blach’s standards for safety, quality, schedule, cost, and customer experience.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field
• 5+ years of commercial construction experience
• Strong financial and cost management understanding
• Excellent organizational, leadership, and communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, scheduling software, and construction management platforms (CMiC or similar)
• Ability to manage both detailed execution and broader project leadership responsibilities

Responsibilities

• Manage a small project or significant scope of a larger project with minimal supervision
• Lead and mentor Project Engineers, interns, and support staff
• Review drawings and specifications; maintain strong knowledge of project requirements
• Coordinate RFIs, submittals, meeting minutes, schedules, and document control
• Assist PM with budgeting, cost reports, change orders, and monthly billings
• Support buyout process and ensure subcontract agreements, insurance, and bonds are secured
• Collaborate with Superintendent to monitor schedule, identify risks, and resolve issues
• Lead project meetings and maintain strong communication with clients and design teams
• Oversee project closeout documentation and turnover to Owner
• Support safety, QA/QC, and company standards on site
• Participate in Business Development and client relationship efforts as requested

Benefits

• a highly competitive base salary
• an initial three weeks of paid vacation (growing to four weeks after five years of service)
• holidays, and sick leave
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) plan with company match
• an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) retirement benefit
• long-term disability insurance
• cash bonuses based upon performance
• student loan paydown assistance
• paid parental leave
• professional development and education assistance
• credit union membership
• wellness reimbursement
• professional affiliations

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level