Project Engineer/Assistant Project Manager

Project Engineer / Assistant Project Manager Join Our Elite Team Murrieta, CA (office-based) · Full-time · Reports to Project Managers Elite Earthworks and Engineering is a grading, excavating, and demolition subcontractor serving public works and private development across Southern California. We cultivate ELITE professionals who take pride in their work and set industry standards. We are hiring a Project Engineer / Assistant Project Manager. If your strength is either role, please apply. We will build on what you bring and develop the rest, with a path to Project Manager. Project Engineer Duties · Review plans, specs, addenda, and soils reports for scope and site risks; apply shrink and compaction factors to import/export. · Prepare and track RFIs and submittals. · Maintain project and foreman files with current plans, specs, reports, and photos. · Verify existing ground against site survey before construction. · Handle Dig Alert, site rentals, permits, inspections, and testing coordination. · Coordinate daily with Foremen and Superintendents; maintain two-week look-ahead schedules. · Support Estimating with earthwork takeoffs and bid documents; maintain B2W Inform forms. · Build GPS machine control models and localize sites. · Fly drone surveys and process topo data into surfaces and quantities. · Maintain GPS equipment and train field staff on its use. Assistant Project Manager Duties · Prepare change order requests, estimates, budgets, and cost codes; maintain CO and RFI logs in Foundation and B2W. · Track costs against budget and recommend actions to protect margin. · Prepare subcontracts and purchase orders; solicit pricing and pre-qualify subcontractors. · Track subcontractor compliance and assemble job start-up packages. · Coordinate kickoff meetings, attend project meetings, and correspond with GCs, owners, and agencies. · Support closeout, including final billings and retention. Qualifications Required: · 2+ years as a Project Engineer, APM, Field Engineer, or Project Coordinator in construction (heavy civil or earthwork preferred). · Ability to read civil and grading plans, specs, and geotechnical reports. · Working knowledge of RFIs, submittals, change orders, and billing. · Strong math (geometry and algebra), organization, and communication skills. · Proficiency in Excel, Word, Outlook, and Bluebeam or Adobe. · Valid California driver's license. Safe driving record. Preferred: · Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field. · Experience with a self-performing grading or excavation contractor. · B2W, Foundation, Agtek or similar, HCSS, and Trimble Business Center. · FAA Part 107 certificate. Compensation and Benefits · $35.00 to $50.00 per hour, depending on experience. · Employer-paid health and dental for the employee; vision and chiropractic available. · Paid vacation, 7 paid holidays, sick leave, and continuing education support. How to Apply Apply through BambooHR: [link]. Tell us whether your experience leans PE, PM, or both. Offers are contingent on a background check, drug screen, references, and proof of work eligibility. Elite Earthworks and Engineering is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on any basis protected by law.