Project Engineer at Camp Construction Services – Los Angeles, California

Founded in 1978, CAMP Facility Services offers a vibrant work environment and a strong commitment to quality, accessible support, and holistic project management. We prioritize relationships with clients and staff alike, treating everyone like family.

Specializing in commercial construction and building maintenance, we serve construction managers, property managers, and building owners across diverse sectors. Our mission emphasizes partnership, continuous improvement through teamwork and education, and exceeding expectations to build lasting relationships based on respect and professionalism.

Why join our CAMP?

Our employees are encouraged to take advantage of an array of benefits and opportunities, including:

Health Benefits - Medical, Dental & Vision

401K and Company Match Benefits

Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Personal Time Off

1 Paid Day Off for Community Service

Employee Referral Bonuses

Tuition Reimbursement

Advancement Opportunities

How you will contribute to our TEAM:

• Review and interpret blueprints, specifications, and design documents to identify scope, constructability issues, discrepancies, and potential change events.
• Identify, develop, and manage change orders from initial scope discovery through detailed pricing, takeoffs, quote solicitation, cost breakdowns, negotiation support, tracking, and final approval.
• Prepare detailed labor, equipment, and material breakdowns for bids, estimates, and change order proposals; validate quantities and pricing against production rates and historical data.
• Draft, submit, and track RFIs; coordinate with designers, subcontractors, and field teams to clarify scope and integrate responses into updated plans, costs, and schedules.
• Manage the full submittal process including register development, technical review, coordination, approvals, distribution, and field compliance.
• Lead procurement activities—issuing RFQs/RFPs, leveling quotes, preparing POs/subcontracts, expediting fabrication/delivery, and coordinating installation needs with the superintendent.
• Support field operations by providing updated drawings, clarifications, quantities, and installation details; assist with tracking progress and verifying installed quantities.
• Assist project controls through budget setup, cost tracking, forecasting support, and reporting cost/schedule impacts.
• Maintain organized documentation for RFIs, submittals, change orders, procurement, and correspondence in the project’s document control system.
• Assist with project closeout including as-builts, warranties, and turnover deliverables.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 2–5+ years of experience supporting large, long-duration construction projects.
• Demonstrated experience reviewing and interpreting complex construction drawings and specifications.
• Hands-on experience managing change orders, RFIs, and submittals from creation through approval.
• Experience performing quantity takeoffs, cost breakdowns, and supporting estimates.
• Familiarity with construction means, methods, and field operations.
• Experience supporting procurement, including RFQs, quote leveling, and vendor coordination.
• Proficiency with construction management software (e.g., Procore, Bluebeam, Autodesk, Excel).
• Strong communication, organization, and technical problem-solving abilities
• Strong ability to read and interpret complex blueprints, specs, and technical documents.
• Knowledge of construction means, methods, sequencing, and field operations.
• Skill in developing detailed quantity takeoffs, cost breakdowns, and change order pricing.
• Knowledge of contracts, change order processes, RFIs, submittals, and procurement workflows.
• Skill in coordinating with designers, subcontractors, vendors, and field teams.
• Proficiency with construction software (e.g., Procore, Bluebeam, Autodesk, Excel).
• Ability to identify design discrepancies, scope gaps, and constructability issues.
• Strong written communication for technical documentation and change order narratives.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, deadlines, and high-volume documentation.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and technical troubleshooting abilities.

CAMP is an EOE, compensation is DOE