Project Engineer

McGillivray Construction Inc. is a General Contractor dedicated to serving our clients through practical knowledge and experience acquired in the construction field. We specialize in commercial projects including hotels, public housing, educational facilities, law enforcement, light industrial, OSHPD, DSA, retail, office, and transportation. We are seeking a Full-Time Project Engineer who can make an impact on our team. This position serves a dual role, supporting estimating during the preconstruction phase and assisting project teams with project engineering responsibilities throughout construction. If you are motivated, detail-oriented, and are looking for your next big career move, this position could be for you.

Position Functions:

• Assist in the planning and preparation of construction cost estimates of buildings or other structures from drawings, outlines, and specifications
• Review subcontractor bids for accuracy, completeness, and scope compliance
• Communicate with subcontractors to clarify scope, pricing, and bid inclusions
• Assist in the preparation of RFI's and Submittals
• Draft subcontractor scopes for subcontract agreements
• Support project teams during the transition from estimating to construction
• Perform all other related duties as assigned

Required Experience:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications
• Experience with Bluebeam and Microsoft 365 (Word, Outlook, Excel)

Desired Education:

• Graduation from a recognized college or university with a Bachelor's Degree. Preference to Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or Statistics/Mathematics.
• Two years of professional construction experience (general contractor experience preferred)

Compensation & Benefits:

• Medical insurance (70% employer paid after 90 days)
• 401k participation after one year
• Paid vacation and holidays (after 90 days)
• Orange Theory Fitness membership (after 90 days)
• Opportunities to grow into an Estimator or Project Manager role

Additional Information:

• All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of pre-employment drug screening
• Professional references will be contacted as part of the hiring process
• Please include at least three (3) professional references with your resume

Job Type: Full-time

Job Location: In-Person (Ventura, CA)