Project Engineer – Civil & Infrastructure

1184540
  • Job type

    Permanent
  • Location

    South San Francisco, CA
  • Profession

    Construction
  • Industry

    Construction
  • Pay

    $100,000 - $115,000
  • Closing date

    31 Jul 2026

Project Engineer – Civil & Infrastructure | Infrastructure Upgrades |San Francisco Airport

Your new company

Our client, a leading Bay Area General Contractor, is seeking a Project Engineer to support civil and infrastructure upgrades at San Francisco International Airport (SFO). This is a unique opportunity to gain experience on high-profile, technically complex projects within a highly regulated airport environment—working across airside operations, utilities, and infrastructure improvements.

Your new role

You’ll play a key role supporting project delivery across multiple civil and infrastructure scopes within an active airport setting. You will:

  • Manage RFIs, submittals, and project documentation
  • Support budget tracking, cost control, and change orders
  • Coordinate with subcontractors, inspectors, and airport stakeholders
  • Assist with project scheduling and progress tracking
  • Participate in OAC meetings and field coordination
  • Support procurement and subcontractor buyout processes
  • Assist with project closeout and turnover

This role provides strong exposure to civil construction, utilities, and complex stakeholder coordination, helping build a solid foundation in infrastructure delivery.


What you'll need to succeed

  • 1–5 years of construction experience (Project Engineer or similar)
  • Background in civil, infrastructure, or heavy construction projects
  • Experience managing RFIs, submittals, and coordination workflows
  • Ability to work within a safety-critical, regulated environment
  • Strong communication and organizational skills
  • Degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field

What you'll get in return

  • Work on high-profile infrastructure projects at SFO
  • Exposure to complex, technical civil construction work
  • Strong mentorship with clear path to Assistant Project Manager
  • Collaborative team environment with a strong reputation in the Bay Area
  • Stable pipeline of airport and infrastructure projects
  • Base Salary: $100K – $115K, full benefits package & strong long-term career growth opportunities


What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your resume, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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