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Job Title


Senior Project Engineer


Company : CalPortland


Location : Jurupa Valley, CA


Created : 2026-04-21


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Job SummaryThe Senior Project Engineer provides project management skills to ensure the successful development and completion of projects within budget and on schedule.BenefitsCalPortland is proud to offer a comprehensive, competitive benefits package that provides health and financial support to our most important resources: our employees. Your benefits are an important part of your overall compensation at CalPortland. That’s why we give you a wide range of benefits to choose from. Medical, Dental, Visionlow-cost premiums even for family coverageCompany-paid life/AD&D insuranceCompany-paid short-term disabilityPaid sick/vacation/holiday401k/Company Funded Pension Program (program is dependent upon location and job type)Employee Assistance Program (EAP)Additional voluntary benefits Compensation$130,000-$155,000 DOEResponsibilitiesParticipates in the conceptual engineering development of capital projectsDevelops project descriptions, budgets, cost estimates, schedules, and justificationsAssists operations with capital budget requests, selection, and approvalDevelops and submits capital budget requests where neededCreates requests for proposals, bid documents, specifications, and contractsEvaluates construction, equipment, and service bids and coordinates the selection of successful biddersCoordinates permits for projectsCoordinates technical studies, surveys & site inspectionsMentors and manages less senior engineers and project managersWorks closely with vendors, equipment suppliers, contractors, engineers, and plant personnel in the planning and execution of projectsManages overall project activities and coordinates members of the project teamWorks closely with purchasing to generate purchase requisitionsControls project costs by approving expenditures and tracking actual vs. budget costsControls project schedules; coordinates project meetingsCreates status reports with activity, budget, and schedule updatesManages construction activities as neededEnsures that projects are executed safely per prevailing safety standards, environmental requirements, and CPC requirementsEnsures that projects meet goals, specifications, quality, budget, schedule, and performance guaranteesProvides technical expertise in their engineering disciplineEducationBachelor's degree in engineeringRequirements/QualificationsMinimum of 10 years of experience in managing industrial or manufacturing projectsHighly motivated and a self-starterStrong leadership and communications skillsAbility to work under pressure and resolve problems as they ariseOpen to travel as requiredAbility to understand engineering drawings and plansGood cost estimating and scheduling skillsPreferred:Experience in the construction materials industryKnowledge of Microsoft Projects or PrimaveraExperience with AutoCADFamiliarity with SAP business systemsConditions of EmploymentSuccessful candidate must submit to a post-offer pre-employment physical examination, drug/alcohol screen, and background check. Some positions require Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) registration/clearance as well as ongoing alcohol and drug testing. For work that will be performed in the San Francisco area, qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered for employment. #LI-MF1