Construction Project Engineer

Oppenheimer National – Construction Project Engineer / Assistant Project Manager

Salary: $70,000 – $90,000 per year

Location:

Huntington Beach, CA (On-site)

Job Type: Full-time

Oppenheimer National is seeking a highly capable and motivated Construction Project Engineer / Assistant Project Manager to support our commercial construction projects across Southern California. This role is essential to ensuring field operations, documentation, and project coordination run smoothly and professionally.

If you thrive in a fast-paced commercial construction environment, enjoy solving technical challenges, and excel at keeping teams aligned with project requirements, this is an excellent opportunity to advance your career with a growing general contractor.

• Support and supervise daily operations on active construction sites
• Coordinate subcontractors and ensure compliance with approved plans and specifications
• Assist in resolving field issues, clarifying scope, and supporting project execution

• Prepare and manage RFIs, submittals, logs, and schedule updates
• Review, interpret, and communicate project documents, including blueprints and technical specifications
• Support the preparation of project deliverables and progress reporting
• Maintain accurate document control and assist in drafting site-related correspondence

• Collaborate with Project Managers and Superintendents to ensure timely progress
• Assist with procurement coordination and follow-up
• Participate in site walks, meetings, and inspections as needed

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field
• Minimum 3 years of experience working with a general contractor or subcontractor
• Strong understanding of construction trades, sequencing, and field operations
• Ability to read and interpret construction blueprints and specifications
• Experience preparing RFIs, submittals, and maintaining project logs
• AutoCAD proficiency and general computer/software competency
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Oppenheimer National is a commercial general contractor delivering public and private sector projects throughout Southern California. Our portfolio includes:

• Modernization & renovations
• Seismic retrofits
• New commercial builds
• Parks, playgrounds & landscape
• Infrastructure and public facilities

We are committed to craftsmanship, innovation, and building long-term value for our clients and communities.

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• 401(k)
• Flexible schedule

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📍 Must be able to commute to Huntington Beach, CA 92647