Project Engineer

Position Overview

AECOM is seeking a Project Engineer in Sacramento, CA. In this role, you will support the on-site Construction Manager, Senior Construction Manager, and the team in executing projects—including those for the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation.

Key Responsibilities

• Creates value to the customer by developing strong working relationships; proactive thinking and actions; implementing production, productivity, quality, and customer-service standards; problem-solving and identifying continual improvements.
• Assists in preparing construction monthly progress reports for team and executive session meetings by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing construction data and trends.
• Manages the RFI and submittal review process, screening RFIs for errors and inconsistencies.
• Maintains project control logs including Submittal, RFIs, PCOs, COs, Owner Requested Changes, Payments, and Deficiency Notices in the Project’s MIS and confirms logs with the Contractor on a weekly basis.
• Distributes current contract plans and specifications to the team and ensures RFIs are current for inspector use.
• Confirms the contractor’s maintenance of record drawings and as-builts.
• Coordinates field activities with State Inspectors by observing work, assisting DGS’ Inspectors, and helping prepare/manage Deficiency Notices.
• Develops Owner estimates for proposed change orders (PCOs), prepares documentation, and evaluates Contractor proposals as needed.
• Reviews and provides comments on the Contractor’s monthly schedule updates.
• Monitors response times for Owner submittal and RFI reviews and facilitates prompt closure of open items.
• Assists in preparing meeting minutes and processing pay applications.
• Coordinates site access and traffic management, and monitors Contractor compliance with EIR MMRP requirements.
• Supports Punchlist coordination, Owner activities, start-up, and contract closeout activities.
• Prepares weekly Contingency and RFC/Submittal Exception Reports.
• Documents, updates, monitors, and reports project costs and trends against contingencies.
• Assists in reviewing pay applications for accuracy before submission to CDCR.
• Collects information from Construction Managers and Field Managers on project progress.
• Undertakes other duties as directed.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, Architecture, Engineering, or related field; or equivalent practical experience and/or education.
• U.S. citizenship is required due to the nature of the work.
• Valid U.S. Driver’s License.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in project scheduling, estimating (using Means, Saylor, or similar manuals), technical report writing, developing technical scopes of work, and change order control processing.
• Familiarity with construction MIS systems such as Prolog, ConstructWare, or similar.
• Proactive critical thinking and excellent communication skills (both written and verbal).
• Ability to utilize practical knowledge of the working environment to meet established objectives.
• Eligibility to obtain CDCR security clearance for access to active correctional facilities, if required.
• Superior knowledge in MS Office Professional Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Primavera Scheduling Software, and SharePoint.

Benefits & Perks

• Comprehensive Benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability coverage.
• Paid time off, leaves of absence, and flexible work options.
• Access to well-being resources, employee assistance programs, and business travel insurance.
• Retirement savings plan and employee stock purchase plan.
• Award-winning training and development programs to advance your technical and leadership skills.