Construction Project Engineer

Support development and updates of project schedules; identify potential delays and coordinate recovery actions.

Starting Salary Range for Construction Project Engineer:$50.00 per hour

When considering your next opportunity, compensation is only part of the picture. We offer a benefits package designed to invest in your future and support your life outside of work.

• Up to a 6% 401(k) company match to help you build long-term financial security
• Paid time off as part of our comprehensive benefits package, so you have the flexibility to rest, recharge, and enjoy what matters most
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus prescription drug coverage
• Basic life and AD&D insurance, with supplemental life options
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Paid holidays
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) options
• Professional development, training, and certification support
• Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, and identity theft protection

Because taking care of our employees isn’t just a promise, it’s part of who we are.

Benefits are subject to change and eligibility requirements apply.

• Review drawings, specifications, contracts, and bid documents to understand project scope and requirements.
• Participate in owner, design, subcontractor, and internal project meetings; communicate action items and follow up on commitments.

• Coordinate submittals, shop drawings, material data, samples, and approvals with architects, engineers, owners, and subcontractors.
• Track procurement and delivery of materials, equipment, and long-lead items.

• Conduct or support site inspections to verify work quality, code compliance, safety requirements, and alignment with approved plans.
• Support quality-control processes, including punch lists, testing, inspections, and closeout documentation.
• Promote compliance with site safety plans, environmental requirements, and applicable regulations.

• Assist with cost control by tracking budgets, commitments, invoices, labor, materials, and change-order pricing.
• Coordinate work between subcontractors, vendors, field supervisors, and design teams to resolve conflicts and keep work progressing.
• Help resolve field issues, design conflicts, constructability concerns, and unforeseen conditions.
• Prepare project closeout materials such as as-built drawings, operations and maintenance manuals, warranties, training records, and final turnover packages.
• Must be a US Citizen.
• Work is performed primarily outdoors and may involve exposure to varying weather conditions and uneven terrain.
• Must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal.

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, Architectural Engineering, or a related field.
• Coursework or demonstrated knowledge in construction methods, construction documents, scheduling, estimating, project controls, building codes, and safety.
• Ability to read and interpret plans, specifications, contracts, and technical drawings.

Work is performed primarily in a climate-controlled environment.

Behind every government mission stands skilled, mission-driven talent: people whose expertise and dedication turn complex challenges into successful outcomes. Cherokee Nation Construction Resources, part of Cherokee Federal, the federal contracting division of Cherokee Nation Businesses, is that team. We modernize aging systems, deliver care where it’s needed most, and keep…