Junior Construction Project Engineer - Federal Construction

Golden Wolf • Lexington, KY

8d • $110,000 - $125,000 • Onsite

About The Position

GoldenWolf is seeking a motivated 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 includes 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 with government representatives, contractors, and project stakeholders. The role is full-time and on-site in Lexington, with approximately 10% travel. The position is contingent on award and the contract is expected to last two years or more.

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

• 401(k) with employer match up to 5%.
• Competitive compensation of $110,000–$125,000 per year.
• Paid time off.
• Paid federal holidays.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life, short-term disability, long-term disability, accident, and critical illness coverage.
• Opportunity for advancement and professional growth.
• Training and development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level