Role: Project Engineer

Industry: Custom home/Remodeling Construction

Salary: $85,000-$100,000

Company: Monsen Collins Builders, Saratoga, CA

-Have you been part of construction projects where strong documentation and coordination truly made the difference? 

-Are you proactive in identifying issues before they impact schedule or cost? 

Then you’ll thrive here—where your attention to detail and proactive mindset help drive projects forward and make a real impact every day. 

About Us 

Based in Saratoga, CA, Monsen Collins’ Builders is a residential general contractor with over 145 years of combined experience building custom homes with care and intention. We believe the best results come from thoughtful planning, clear communication, and a deep respect for the building process. Our team is hands-on, collaborative, and genuinely passionate about creating homes that are as well built as they are well loved. 

The mission? Our clients’ vision is our passion. 

www.monsencollins.com 

Summary of Responsibilities 

As our Project Engineer, you will support high-end residential construction projects by managing documentation, coordinating with teams, and ensuring accurate information flow from pre-construction through completion. You’ll work closely with Project Managers and trade partners to stay organized, track progress, and proactively address issues impacting schedule, cost, and quality. This role is ideal for someone accountable, detail-oriented, and adaptable who takes ownership and thrives in a fast-paced, team-driven environment. 

Essential Functions 

• Maintain organized project documentation across shared drives and CoConstruct  
• Coordinate daily with Project Managers on logs, time tracking, and updates  
• Prepare project records for handoff from pre-construction to production  
• Track project progress, including site photos and key details  
• Manage client and project communications within systems  
• Support permitting documentation and status tracking  
• Maintain SOPs, workflows, and process documentation  
• Track materials, long-lead items, and trade partner schedules  
• Support change orders, purchase orders, and cost tracking  
• Ensure trade partner contracts, insurance, and documentation are current 

Education, Experience, and Skills Required 

• 5+ years’ experience in Construction Project Engineering  
• Bachelors degree required, Civil Engineering or Architecture 
• Technologically Savvy (Co-construct/Job tread preferred) 

Compensation  

• $85,000-$100,000 
• Health insurance 
• Dental and Vision insurance 
• Retirement Plan 
• Continuing Education and development 
• Paid Holidays 
• PTO  

Personal characteristics needed to be successful in this role  

• Positive Energy 
• Grace Under Pressure 
• ‘Whatever it takes’ Attitude 
• Emotional Intelligence 

How to Apply 

• Please apply by submitting your most recent resume.  

We have a formal recruiting process and have a relationship with Zephyr Connects LLC, whom we use for the screening and hiring process.  If you are selected for the next step you will get instructions from Caitlyn Ball within 3 days of your submission.  Everyone will be contacted.   

Monsen Collins Builders provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Monsen Collins Builders complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.