Junior Construction Project Engineer - Federal Construction
About The Position
GoldenWolf is seeking a motivated junior Construction Project Engineer to support the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) on an approximately $82 million federal construction project for the USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS) Forage Animal Production Research Unit (FAPRU) in Lexington, Kentucky. The project involves construction of a new 53,220-square-foot laboratory and office facility on the University of Kentucky campus. The selected candidate will support construction management, quality assurance, contract administration, and project oversight, working directly with government representatives, contractors, and project stakeholders. This full-time, on-site position is located in Lexington, Kentucky, includes approximately 10% travel, and is contingent on award and the contract length of two years plus.
Requirements
- Minimum 2 years of experience in construction management, project engineering, contract administration, quality assurance, or related construction disciplines.
- Ability to interpret construction drawings, specifications, schedules, and contract documents.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
- Ability to work full-time on-site in Lexington, Kentucky.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or a related field preferred.
- Experience supporting USACE, DoD, USDA, NAVFAC, or other federal construction projects.
- Familiarity with RMS/QCS software.
- Knowledge of CPM scheduling.
- Experience with construction cost estimating and project controls.
- Understanding of EM 385-1-1 safety requirements.
- Experience performing quality assurance inspections and contractor oversight.
Responsibilities
- Monitor construction activities for compliance with plans, specifications, contract requirements, and regulatory standards.
- Perform quality assurance inspections and prepare daily QA reports.
- Review contractor submittals, schedules, quality control plans, safety plans, and environmental documentation.
- Assist with construction management and contract administration activities.
- Track RFIs, deficiencies, change requests, and corrective actions.
- Review payment applications, progress reports, and project schedules.
- Support change order development, cost estimating, negotiations, and contract modifications.
- Participate in preconstruction meetings, progress meetings, and project reviews.
- Maintain project documentation, meeting minutes, correspondence, and project records.
- Coordinate testing activities and verify compliance with quality standards.
- Review shop drawings, submittals, and operation and maintenance manuals.
- Support punch-list completion, final inspections, and project closeout activities.
Benefits
- Competitive salary of $110,000–$125,000 annually, based on experience and qualifications.
- Paid time off.
- Paid federal holidays.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- 401(k) with employer match up to 5%.
- Life, short-term disability, long-term disability, accident, and critical illness coverage.
- Training and development.
- Opportunity for advancement and professional growth.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
