Project Engineer- Landscape Construction
Supports Project Managers on commercial landscape construction projects from pre-construction through closeout, handling submittals, RFIs, change orders, and daily documentation while using tools like Procore, Sage 100, and Bluebeam.
- Compensation
- $85K / yr
- Location
- Irwindale, CA
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
- Contract
- Experience
- 2+ years
- Category
- Industrial engineering
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- 2+ years of experience in construction project coordination, project engineering, or project assistant roles required
- Landscape construction experience preferred; candidates from related construction trades with transferable experience are also encouraged to apply
- Experience with prevailing wage and union projects preferred
- Strong understanding of:
- Strong communication, organization, and follow-up skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Bachelor’s degree in Landscape Architecture, Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field preferred
- Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to project sites as needed
Full description
Project Engineer
Pierre Landscape is seeking a motivated and driven construction professional ready to grow their career in project management and commercial landscape construction. This is an excellent opportunity for a current Project Assistant, Project Coordinator, or early-career Project Engineer — preferably with landscape construction experience, though candidates from related trades such as concrete, civil, grading, site development, or specialty construction are also encouraged to apply.
Join a stable and growing Southern California contractor where you will gain hands-on experience supporting full-cycle construction projects, work directly with experienced Project Managers and leadership, and have a clear path for long-term growth and advancement within the company.
If you are detail-oriented, proactive, organized, and eager to continue developing your construction management career, we’d love to hear from you.
Why Join Us?
Total Compensation Package: Up to $85,000+ DOE
Competitive base salary, semi-annual bonus opportunities, and comprehensive benefits package.
Excellent Benefits:
- Paid Vacation, Sick Leave, and Company Holidays
- Medical, Dental, Vision, LTD, Life Insurance & 401K (4% Match)
Career Growth:
Mentorship and support from experienced Project Managers and leadership teams with opportunities for long-term advancement within the company.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist Project Managers in managing commercial landscape construction projects from pre-construction through closeout
- Support union and prevailing wage projects including schools and public works work
- Handle submittals, RFIs, change orders, T&M tickets, daily reports, and project documentation
- Review and interpret plans, specifications, and construction documents
- Coordinate deliveries, equipment, vendors, subcontractors, and field communication
- Track and maintain DIG alerts and project compliance documentation
- Participate in job site meetings and assist with field coordination/site walks
- Maintain project documentation standards and support project reporting
- Communicate regularly with field personnel, clients, vendors, subcontractors, and internal teams
- Support estimating, takeoffs, and pre-construction coordination as needed
Software & Systems Used
- Procore
- Sage 100 Contractor