Assistant Project Engineer Jobs in Pasadena, CA (NOW HIRING)

Project Engineer

Pierre Landscape is seeking a motivated and driven construction professional ready to grow their career in project management and commercial landscape construction. This is an excellent opportunity for a current Project Assistant, Project Coordinator, or early-career Project Engineer — preferably with landscape construction experience, though candidates from related trades such as concrete, civil, grading, site development, or specialty construction are also encouraged to apply.

Join a stable and growing Southern California contractor where you will gain hands-on experience supporting full-cycle construction projects, work directly with experienced Project Managers and leadership, and have a clear path for long-term growth and advancement within the company.

If you are detail-oriented, proactive, organized, and eager to continue developing your construction management career, we’d love to hear from you.

Why Join Us?

Total Compensation Package: Up to $85,000+ DOE

Competitive base salary, semi-annual bonus opportunities, and comprehensive benefits package.

Excellent Benefits:

• Paid Vacation, Sick Leave, and Company Holidays
• Medical, Dental, Vision, LTD, Life Insurance & 401K (4% Match)

Career Growth:

Mentorship and support from experienced Project Managers and leadership teams with opportunities for long-term advancement within the company.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist Project Managers in managing commercial landscape construction projects from pre-construction through closeout
• Support union and prevailing wage projects including schools and public works work
• Handle submittals, RFIs, change orders, T&M tickets, daily reports, and project documentation
• Review and interpret plans, specifications, and construction documents
• Coordinate deliveries, equipment, vendors, subcontractors, and field communication
• Track and maintain DIG alerts and project compliance documentation
• Participate in job site meetings and assist with field coordination/site walks
• Maintain project documentation standards and support project reporting
• Communicate regularly with field personnel, clients, vendors, subcontractors, and internal teams
• Support estimating, takeoffs, and pre-construction coordination as needed

Software & Systems Used

• Procore
• Sage 100 Contractor
• OST (On-Screen Takeoff)
• Bluebeam
• Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook)

What We’re Looking For

• 2+ years of experience in construction project coordination, project engineering, or project assistant roles required
• Landscape construction experience preferred; candidates from related construction trades with transferable experience are also encouraged to apply
• Experience with prevailing wage and union projects preferred
• Strong understanding of:
• Submittals
• RFIs
• Change Orders
• Daily Reports
• T&M Tickets
• Plan and Specification interpretation
• Project documentation and reporting
• Estimating and takeoffs
• Strong communication, organization, and follow-up skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Bachelor’s degree in Landscape Architecture, Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field preferred
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to project sites as needed

Fair Chance & EEO Notice

Pierre Landscape is a Fair Chance employer. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered in compliance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.

This role requires a criminal background check due to job duties involving:

Access to private and public work locations, including sensitive areas Operation of vehicles, machinery, tools, or hazardous materials Responsibility for client property, equipment, or secured work areas All applicants will receive an individualized assessment of their conviction history before any employment decision is made.

Pierre Landscape provides equal employment opportunities and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or any protected status under applicable laws.