Project Engineer – Civil & Infrastructure
JOB_54007931184540Job type
PermanentLocation
South San Francisco, CAProfession
ConstructionIndustry
ConstructionPay
$100,000 - $115,000Closing 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.
Talk to Lisa O'Neill, the specialist consultant managing this position
Located in Los Angeles, 3900 W Alameda Street, Suite 1529Telephone: +12817032252