Foster Lawson ยท 4 days ago
Senior Project Engineer
San Francisco Bay Area
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$110K/yr - $140K/yr
3+ years expFoster Lawson is seeking a highly experienced Senior Project Engineer to support and lead the delivery of large-scale heavy civil construction projects throughout the San Francisco Bay Area. This role plays a critical part in project execution, coordinating field operations, subcontractors, and engineering teams to ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule, and within budget.
Staffing & Recruiting
Hiring Manager
Kate Doyle
Responsibilities
Lead engineering support for heavy civil projects including highways, bridges, rail, utilities, water/wastewater, grading, and earthwork
Support project planning, scheduling, and cost control efforts in collaboration with Project Managers and Superintendents
Oversee submittals, RFIs, change orders, and document control
Review plans, specifications, and contract documents for constructability and risk mitigation
Coordinate with owners, inspectors, designers, and subcontractors
Manage quantity take-offs, cost forecasting, and progress tracking
Support field operations, including site coordination and issue resolution
Mentor and oversee Project Engineers and field engineers
Ensure compliance with safety requirements, quality standards, and contractual obligations
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, or a related field
3+ years of Project Engineer experience in heavy civil construction
Strong knowledge of heavy civil means and methods
Proficiency with project controls and construction software (e.g., Primavera P6, Bluebeam, Procore, HCSS)
Excellent leadership, communication, and coordination skills
Preferred
California Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred; EIT with strong construction experience considered
Experience working with Caltrans, local agencies, and public works contracts strongly preferred
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, 401(k), PTO)
Vehicle allowance or company vehicle
Company
Foster Lawson
Foster Lawson is a global search firm dedicated to providing tailored solutions to our partners across the Construction and Manufacturing spaces.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase