Project Engineer

Cumming Group

Last Updated: 12/10/2025 12:28:33 AM

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Current Days Open
2
Reqs Seen
1
Current Min Salary
$112,533.35 (Yearly)
Current Max Salary
$112,533.35 (Yearly)
Historical Time to Fill
2
First Seen
12/9/2025
Lowest Min Salary Seen
$112,533.35 (Yearly)
12/10/2025
Highest Max Salary Seen
$112,533.35 (Yearly)
12/10/2025

Full Job Description

At Cumming Group, you will work on some of the world's most exciting projects in a dynamic environment where your success is measured by the impact you make. We are one of the fastest-growing project and cost management consultancies in the United States, as reflected in our top 10 rankings in ENR. With over 60 offices globally, an extremely diverse project portfolio, and double-digit year-over-year revenue growth, the opportunities to make your mark are limitless! We are currently hiring an experienced Project Engineer located in Monterey Park, CA to assist with QA/QC on construction projects. This opportunity will have you working within our Education project sector. The Education team is a prime consultant to multiple school districts in the country and provides services to K-12 as well as higher education institutions nationally. You will be teaming with project, program, and client leadership to provide premier educational facilities for our nations youth and adults seeking to better themselves through learning. Essential Duties & Responsibilities: Provides technical skills and coordination support to the Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QAQC) Department. Coordinates with Program Management Office (PMO) staff, College Project Teams (CPT), and College staff. Participates in, and occasionally runs, QAQC meetings. Conducts field checks and site walks to verify compliance with assigned metrics related to Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) or other assessment criteria. Supports in addressing matters with the CPTs and PMO related to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), KPIs, and assessments. Assists in preparing written materials including correspondence, reports, procedures, and guidelines. Develops monthly project status reports for all assigned active construction projects. Reviews construction change orders and construction field orders. Reviews construction and professional services contracts. Manages data collection for status report updates, and reviews documentation as needed with CPT/PMO. Reviews project risks and coordinates with CPT to develop project status reports. Facilitates resolutions related to QAQC issues. Coordinates with CPT for timely and accurate responses to requests for information. Generates and distributes meeting minutes and maintains project files for reporting. Assist in the development of Key Performance Indicator (KPIs). Responsible for monitoring and addressing KPIs with CPT/PMO. Maintains various trending reports for assigned campus i.e. RFIs, CCDs. Assist in the development of new trending reports and attributes for assessments. Coordinates and prepare materials for CPT workshops. Assist in SOP GAP analysis. Supports and compiles data for on-going audits, as necessary. Assists in process improvement initiatives and coordination. Reviews project data for conformance to SOP and/or QAQC metrics. Other job-related duties or projects as assigned. Preferred Education and Experience: BS/BA Degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or related field required. Additional qualifying experience in excess to the minimum stated below may be substituted for the required education on a year for year basis. 5-8 years minimum recent professional experience in a similar or equivalent position involved in project or construction. Experience on large public works programs and/or educational facility projects. Experience with Trimble Unity Construction. Experience with audits preferred. Ability to work in a fast paced environment. Ability to take initiative and make sound decisions. #LI-NH1 Cumming Group is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunity in its personnel policies and practices. It is Cumming Groups policy to recruit, hire, train and promote Team Members and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, marital status, registered domestic partner status, genetic information, sexual preference, sexual orientation, gender (including gender expression and gender identity), pregnancy (including childbirth or related medical conditions, including breastfeeding), military service, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical disability, mental disability, veteran status or any other protected classification under federal, state, or local law. All such decisions are based on (1) individual merit, qualifications, and competence as they relate to the particular position, and (2) promotion of the principle of equal employment opportunity. All other terms and conditions of employment, such as compensation, benefits, transfers, layoff, return from layoff, training, education, and social and recreational programs, are administered without regard to the characteristics described above. To this end, Cumming Group complies with all provisions of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as amended, all of the rules, regulations and relevant orders of the Secretary of Labor, and all similar state and local laws. The salary range for this full-time role is $84,400.00-$112,533.35 per year. Ranges are determined based on the position, geography, client and industry experience and level, and represent a good faith effort to provide a fair and equitable salary. This range reflects base salary only, and not the total compensation package. Cumming Group reserves the right to pay more or less than the posted range, depending on a candidates experience, skills, and qualifications, including client requirements. In addition to base salary, Cumming Group offers a comprehensive benefits package including: Medical Dental Insurance Vision Insurance 401(k) 401(k) Matching Paid Time Off Paid Holidays Short and long-term disability Employee Assistance Program Introduce yourself to our recruiters and we'll get in touch if there's a role that seems like a good match. At Cumming Group, we are passionate about helping our clients execute large-scale, complex projects on-time and within budget. Our project and cost-management services are specifically tailored to each clients needs and add meaningful value at every step of a projects development. Drawing on deep expertise in the communities and sectors we serve, we anticipate and solve problems, deliver solutions, and drive results. Since opening our doors in 1996, Cumming Group has grown to 50+ offices globally, and is now home to more than 1,950 team members including many of the brightest minds in the industry. Learn more about what a great organization we are at https://www.linkedin.com/company/cumming-group/about/ Cumming Group is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunity in its personnel policies and practices. It is Cumming Groups policy to recruit, hire, train and promote Team Members and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, marital status, registered domestic partner status, genetic information, sexual preference, sexual orientation, gender (including gender expression and gender identity), pregnancy (including childbirth or related medical conditions, including breastfeeding), military service, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical disability, mental disability, veteran status or any other protected classification under federal, state, or local law. All such decisions are based on (1) individual merit, qualifications, and competence as they relate to the particular position, and (2) promotion of the principle of equal employment opportunity. All other terms and conditions of employment, such as compensation, benefits, transfers, layoff, return from layoff, training, education, and social and recreational programs, are administered without regard to the characteristics described above. To this end, Cumming Group complies with all provisions of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as amended, all of the rules, regulations and relevant orders of the Secretary of Labor, and all similar state and local laws.

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