Project Engineer, Civil Engineering

Job Summary

Project Engineer – Washington (Onsite at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, JBLM) providing technical, administrative, and field-level support to Construction and Project Management teams.

• Prepare and maintain daily project reporting including timekeeping, environmental and permit compliance documentation, and construction logs.
• Create, organize, and maintain project records such as inspection reports, job diaries, photographs, video logs, and subcontractor documentation.
• Assist with submittal preparation, tracking, and log management (RFIs, shop drawings, material submittals, approvals).
• Support RFI development, tracking, and response coordination between field teams, design teams, and owners.
• Provide field inspections and work activity logging to support quality control and progress verification.
• Oversee field craft personnel to ensure accurate, safe work in accordance with project schedule and specifications.
• Assist Construction Manager, Project Manager, Quality Control staff, and Superintendent with job-related administrative, technical, and coordination tasks.
• Prepare professional correspondence, reports, and project documentation.
• Assist with updates to project schedules and progress tracking.
• Maintain effective communication among internal team members, subcontractors, vendors, and stakeholders.
• Participate in project meetings (subcontractor coordination, safety, owner meetings).
• Conduct project searches on government internet platforms for business development and opportunity tracking.
• Draft documents for Sources Sought and support vendor/subcontractor pre‑qualification packages.
• Track, coordinate, and administer subcontracts and purchase orders under project management direction.
• Support closeout documentation including as‑builts, O&M manuals, warranties, and turnover packages.
• Ensure proper filing of contracts, subcontracts, and purchase orders in official project records.
• Assist with schedule impact analysis for delays, material lead times, and subcontractor performance.
• Review subcontractor and vendor invoices for proper coding and verification against contract values.
• Perform expediting activities to support timely material delivery and subcontractor performance.
• Support safety documentation (daily JHAs, toolbox talks, incident documentation).
• Support and participate in quality control specialist duties, including documentation, inspections, and corrective action tracking.
• Ensure compliance with federal contract requirements, documentation standards, site access requirements, and military installation protocols.
• Remain alert and work safely at all times; perform other duties as directed.

May direct the work of craft and other project workers as needed.

• Engineering concepts and construction-related activities.
• Job costing, project controls, and basic accounting procedures.
• Administrative and accounting functions supporting construction projects.
• Federal construction project documentation requirements (submittals, RFIs, daily reports, quality control records).
• Construction safety practices and military installation safety requirements.
• Secure military installation access and compliance with site access protocols.
• Subcontract and purchase order administration.
• Construction-related computer applications (databases, spreadsheets, scheduling software, job costing systems, Microsoft Office Suite).
• Professional written and verbal communication.
• Independent and cooperative work with employees, business partners, subcontractors, and customers.
• Problem‑solving, decision‑making, and sound judgment.
• Stress management, planning, prioritizing, and organizing duties to meet deadlines.
• Multi‑tasking in fast‑paced project environments.
• Strong attention to detail, concentration, and accuracy.
• Analysis and resolution of complex issues.
• Facilitation of group meetings and project coordination discussions.
• Flexible scheduling based on project demands.
• Reading and interpreting safety rules, operating/maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, and contract documents.
• Writing routine reports and professional correspondence.
• Public speaking to customers, subcontractors,…