Senior Construction Project Engineer

About Hughes Marino

Hughes Marino is a nationally recognized, award-winning corporate real estate advisory firm that represents occupiers, never landlords. Our Construction Project Management practice serves as owner's representative and third-party PM for some of the most dynamic companies in the country. We guide clients through complex projects with independent, conflict-free expertise.

We are seeking a Senior Construction Project Engineer to join our San Diego team. This person will be embedded in a long-term engagement supporting a confidential, high-growth national client.

The Role

As Senior Project Engineer, you will work alongside Hughes Marino's senior project managers, who serve as owner's representative for this client. You will be a critical part of the project delivery team, supporting day-to-day execution of complex construction projects from the owner's side. This is a hands-on, high-visibility role with direct exposure to executive-level clients.

What You'll Own

• Support senior PMs with proposals, meeting minutes, contract creation, and client reporting documents
• Assist in creating and updating project budgets and schedules
• Manage document control, change order processing, monthly invoicing, TI allowance reimbursement, and project closeout
• Support multiple concurrent, complex construction projects day to day
• Work directly with Hughes Marino PMs, clients, and brokers as project requirements evolve

What We're Looking For

• 1-4 years of construction industry experience, preferably as a Project Engineer or Senior Project Engineer
• Tenant improvement experience required
• Hands-on experience with invoice processing, schedule and budget creation and updates, and meeting minutes required
• Solid understanding of the design, permitting, bidding, construction, and closeout process, with a natural inclination toward leadership
• Highly proficient in Bluebeam, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft Project
• Sharp written and verbal communicator, comfortable working with senior stakeholders
• Self-directed and deadline-driven, able to juggle multiple tasks and shifting priorities
• Local candidates only: San Diego County

Compensation & Details

• Base salary: $80,000 - $110,000, depending on experience and qualifications
• Competitive benefits package and long-term career growth within Hughes Marino
• Combination of in-office and onsite project work, based out of our San Diego office
• Bachelor's degree required, preferably in Construction Management, Engineering, or Architecture

How to Apply

Apply through Hughes Marino's Careers page. You can also reach out confidentially to David Rubenstein, Recruiting Director, at [email protected] or (619) 238-2111. Your identity will be kept 100% confidential throughout the process.

Hughes Marino is an equal opportunity employer.