Project Engineer, University Recruiting

Swinerton

Los Angeles, CA0–3 yrs5h agovia LinkedIn

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Who can apply
New grads and up to 3 years
Must know
AuditingAccounting
Work
On-site in Los Angeles
Pay
Not stated by the employer.
Listed
Nov 7, 2026 · still open

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About the Role

Support management to achieve project profitability and schedule goals.

Key Responsibilities

  • Perform all essential Entry Level/Intern Project Engineer responsibilities.
  • Attend and document project meetings, including writing minutes.
  • Set up and maintain electronic filing systems.
  • Update and maintain all sets of drawings, specifications, and logs.
  • Assist with the preparation and updating of CPM schedules.
  • Evaluate and understand basic construction means and methods.
  • Maintain a site-specific safety plan and pre-task planning process, including audits, meetings, and training.
  • Distribute all documents to subcontractors and maintain document logs.
  • Evaluate field problems and document PCI’s on the CMiC system.
  • Review, analyze, and transmit submittals.
  • Prepare and maintain submittal logs, procurement logs, and PCI logs.
  • Perform expediting functions.
  • Cost code and/or verify correct codes on time sheets.
  • Code Accounts Payable Workflows as assigned.
  • Verify original estimate quantities for labor cost reports.
  • Report quantities in place and maintain labor cost reports.
  • Prepare and document extra work orders.
  • Review and assemble change order submittments and quantity surveys.
  • Set up and maintain a Quality Management system.
  • Maintain progress photo albums.
  • Compile contract close out documents (O&M manuals, as-builts, etc.).
  • Maintain record set drawings.
  • Document punch list work.
  • Perform basic functions of Building Information Modeling and model administration.
  • Complete other responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements & Tech Stack

  • Basic understanding of construction cost accounting.
  • Basic estimating and scheduling skills.
  • Basic computer skills.
  • Ability to read and understand plans and specifications.
  • Effective organizational skills.
  • Effective written and verbal English language communication skills.
  • Ability to use independent judgment; self-starting.
  • Drafting and advanced computer skills a plus.
  • Knowledge of virtual construction technology systems preferred.

Qualifications

  • Engineering, Construction Management, or Architectural degree, or completion of Construction Management Certificate Program, or equivalent.
  • 0-3 years of construction-related experience, or equivalent.
  • Construction related internship experience preferred.
  • Field experience a plus (e.g., carpenter).

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