About this Project Engineer role at Essel
We're partnering with a highly respected luxury custom home builder that's experiencing tremendous growth, with an impressive pipeline of high-end residential projects throughout Northern and Southern California.
This isn't a role for someone who waits to be told what to do. We're looking for a true go-getter—someone with a "get it done" mentality who thrives in a fast-paced environment, takes ownership, and helps keep projects moving forward. You'll work directly on behalf of the Chief Operating Officer (COO) and play a critical role in the success of multiple custom home projects.
If you're highly organized, proactive, and know your way around Procore, we want to hear from you.
What You'll Do
- Support multiple luxury custom home projects from preconstruction through completion.
- Work closely with the COO, Superintendents, Project Managers, subcontractors, and vendors.
- Own project documentation and maintain accurate records in Procore.
- Process RFIs, submittals, change orders, meeting minutes, and project correspondence.
- Track schedules, budgets, procurement, and project milestones.
- Coordinate subcontractor communication and ensure deadlines are met.
- Identify issues before they become problems and proactively drive solutions.
- Keep projects organized, on schedule, and moving efficiently.
Requirements
- 2+ years of experience as a Project Engineer in residential or commercial construction.
- Luxury or custom home experience is highly preferred.
- Procore proficiency is REQUIRED.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and shifting priorities.
- Comfortable working directly with executive leadership.
- Professional demeanor with the confidence to communicate with clients, architects, and subcontractors.
The Ideal Candidate
You are someone who:
- Has a true "get stuff done" attitude.
- Doesn't wait for direction, you anticipate what's needed and make it happen.
- Takes ownership and follows through.
- Enjoys solving problems and finding solutions.
- Is resourceful, detail-oriented, and dependable.
- Wants to grow with a company that has years of exciting projects ahead.