Senior Project Engineer

Job DetailsJob Location: San Diego - San Diego County, CA 92110Position Type: Full TimeSalary Range: $90,000.00 - $107,000.00 Salary/yearJob Category: ConstructionGafcon PM-CM LLC:  Who We Are

Founded in 1987, Gafcon is a family-founded firm delivering complex projects that strengthen and empower communities. We are a project and construction management consulting firm, acting as Owner’s Representatives to guide and advocate for our clients throughout every phase of their projects. We specialize in development and construction management services for both public and private sector clients. With a client-first mindset, we use advanced technologies and proven management practices to ensure transparency, foster confident decision-making, and deliver results aligned with each owner's vision. Our approach is centered on managing scope, schedule, and budget with precision—ensuring every project stays on track, meets expectations, and maximizes value.

In 2024, our family-owned company joined GISI (Global Infrastructure Solutions Inc.), a global network of industry leaders. While our ownership changed, our operating business, leadership, and company culture remained unchanged. What did change was our reach—we’ve expanded our breadth of knowledge and gained access to a wider network of industry partners, strengthening the services and solutions we offer our clients.

Our strength lies in our people. Gafcon is home to a dedicated team of over 130 professionals in program, project, and construction management—individuals who are not only experts in their fields but are also passionate about continuous learning and innovation. We cultivate a collaborative and inclusive culture that values diverse ideas, ethical leadership, and shared success.

At Gafcon, one of our core principles is to “create value for our clients, our communities, and for each other.” We’re deeply committed to giving back—whether it’s cleaning beaches, supporting service members, or volunteering at local charities. We work hard, celebrate together, and strive to make a lasting, positive impact in everything we do.

The Opportunity

The Senior Project Engineer is responsible for field and project engineering, quality control, contract administration, shop drawing and submittal review, schedule review and related support functions for Gafcon’s Project and Construction Management Team. The ideal Senior Project Engineer will take on leadership roles within the project team and be involved in strategic planning and managing more complex projects. 

What You Will Do – Essential Responsibilities

Develop a strong understanding of the role that Gafcon is to serve for our clients, including a thorough understanding of each project’s scope of work, contract documents including drawings, specifications, design, and construction contract(s) as well as regulatory requirements associated with each project
Provide leadership, guidance, and technical expertise to the project team, to resolve any issues that may arise and making critical decisions to keep the project on track
Coordinate and review design drawings and specifications, update as-builts and track design changes
Review submittals, log and upload submissions to the document management system and manage the document control system
Manage the work of the client’s consultants including the geotechnical engineers, surveyor, sub-surface imaging, deputy inspectors, testing and special inspectors, architects, and other required consultants
Coordinate development of cost estimates with the estimator.  Provide technical assistance as required
Coordinate/assist the bidding process including assembling bidding documents and preparing bid packages.  Review and prepare responses to bid phase requests for information/clarification; prepare and issue addenda; prepare the agenda and attend the pre-bid conference and job walk; attend the bid opening and record bid results.  Review bid packages, perform due diligence and prepare bid evaluation
Collect all required documents from contractor after award (i.e., insurance certificates, bonds, agreement, etc.). Prepare and conduct the preconstruction conference with the contractor and key subcontractors
Maintain accurate up to date project information in Project Management Information System (PMIS).  Assist with maintenance of computerized project reports as required
Assist with management of all projects to ensure that projects are completed in accordance with Gafcon’s standards and client expectations
Change Order Management: Review entitlement, evaluate potential costs and schedule impacts, log, and track contractor-submitted change order requests and potential change orders, and provide recommendations as directed.  Follow-up with contractor with missing backup information or clarifications
Review contractor’s requests for Information, log, and monitor design team’s responses.  Ensure that RFIs are issued with clarity and the design team