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Project Engineer (fremont / union city / newark)
Commercial Casework Inc.
compensation:
$85K-$105K DOE
employment type:
full-time
experience level:
entry level
job title:
Project Engineer
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Commercial Casework Inc. (CCI) is a 50-year leader in high-end architectural millwork and custom cabinetry. We deliver complex interior projects, from fast-turn T&M work to full-scale campuses, for some of the most demanding clients in the Bay Area and beyond.
We are 100% employee-owned (ESOP) and growing. As we scale, we are hiring across multiple levels within our Project Management team. From Project Engineers (PEs), Assistant Project Managers (APMs), Project Managers (PMs), and Senior Project Managers (Sr. PMs).
This is an opportunity to step into a structured, high-performing environment with clear expectations, real ownership, and long-term upside.
How Our Team Is Structured
Our PM department is built around dedicated teams with clear roles, shared standards, and accountability:
• Project Engineers (PEs) are trained to assist project managers
• Assistant Project Managers (APMs) are trained to think and operate like PMs
• Project Managers (PMs) own projects end-to-end with full accountability
• Senior Project Managers (Sr. PMs) lead teams, mentor PMs/APMs, and drive performance across multiple projects
This structure allows us to:
• Deliver complex millwork projects efficiently
• Develop talent internally
• Create clear paths for advancement
What You’ll Do as Project Engineer (PE)
You will support PMs throughout the project lifecycle
• Assist PMs with day-to-day project execution from preconstruction through closeout
• Support preparation and management of submittals, RFIs, shop drawing coordination, and procurement tracking
• Coordinate internally with Engineering, Purchasing, Production and Field teams
• Track project schedules, deliveries, and install readiness to ensure alignment with project timelines
• Manage subcontractors scope (stone tops, seating, metal)
Requirements
• 0–2 years in construction, millwork, or related field preferred
• Exposure to submittals, RFIs, or project coordination
• Strong organization, communication, and willingness to learn
Technical Expectations
• Comfortable with Bluebeam, Procore (or similar), and Excel
• Ability to read and interpret drawings
• Strong coordination with architects, engineers, and field teams
• High attention to detail and finish quality
Compensation and Benefits
We offer level-based compensation (adjusted based on location and experience):
• PE: $85K – $105K per year
Additional compensation:
• Sign-on bonus
• Quarterly bonus: Approximately equal to 15-20% of base salary (annual)
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP): 12% company contribution
Benefits:
• 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision
• 401K and Roth with company match
• 15–25 days PTO
• 10 paid holidays
• Training reimbursement
• Gym stipend
• Cell phone allowance
• Auto allowance
• Childcare Reimbursement
Why CCI
• 100% employee-owned (ESOP); you share in the value you help create
• Open-book management with real financial transparency
• Union shop with strong field partnerships
• Complex, high-end projects without large GC bureaucracy
• Clear career growth from PE → APM → PM → Senior PM → Leadership
How to Apply
Submit your resume with a brief note describing:
• The types of projects you’ve worked on or supported
• Your level of ownership or involvement
• Why architectural millwork interests you
Candidates who include this will be prioritized.
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