Program​/Project Engineer

Location:

Rapid City, South Dakota

Salary Range: $100,000 - $125,000 annually

Job Type: Full-time

Join a team of ever-growing professionals who look to make a difference on projects both domestically and internationally. Our organization is growing, and we believe your career should too! Build your future with Project Solutions, Inc.

Position/Project Overview
Project Solutions Inc. is seeking a highly motivated Licensed Professional Civil Engineer to provide program and project management to a variety of civil construction projects with a primary focus on the Western Federal Lands Highway Division (WFLHD) of the Federal Highways Administration (FHWA). The ideal candidate will bring strong analytical skills, technical expertise, and the ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with multiple diverse skill‑set teams.

This role offers the opportunity to contribute to other impactful projects, including assisting with other federal agencies such as the Departments of the Interior and Agriculture.

Responsibilities and Duties

Serve as the Government’s primary point of contact and client manager for contract and Task Order management

Oversee contract and scope, schedule, budget, invoice, and quality assurance/quality control on multiple Task Orders

Serve as the Government’s primary point of contact for work performed by subconsultants

Ensure compliance with the terms and conditions of the contract and each Task Order

Appoint and assemble on-site project team(s)

Perform project setup at project site, periodic project site visits, and long‑term coverage when available

Supervise and assign tasks to project inspectors and/or office support personnel

Review resumes of potential candidates, recommend, and submit candidates for approval to government

Interact and communicate with partner agencies, the public, landowners, construction contractors, and other stakeholders

Create and adapt project work plans to align with changing priorities and requirements

Administration of a construction contractor’s work and assignment of inspectors to ensure adequate oversight of the contractor’s operations

Develop and maintain detailed project schedules, identifying milestones and tracking progress

Analysis of a Construction Contractor critical path method and bar chart schedules

Prepare and contribute to technical engineering reports, specifications, and project documentation

Measurement/documentation of work completed daily and maintaining accurate and complete project records within prescribed guidelines

Coordinate and participate in program/project meetings and reviews

Prepare or direct the preparation/modification of reports, construction schedules, and design plans

Assist in preparing accurate cost estimates and quotations to ensure project profitability

Monitor and manage project hours against budgeted hours to maintain profitability

Track and analyze project performance, ensuring timely and successful achievement of short‑ and long‑term goals

Required Education, Knowledge and Skills
Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited university

Professional Engineer (PE) license in at least one State

Experience

Minimum of 5 years of on‑site project administration in a project lead position such as a project engineer or project manager

Full and completed performance in at least one project supporting the FHWA

Minimum of 5 years demonstrating experience in task order management including program management of multiple task orders simultaneously, assembling and staffing on‑site project teams, coordinating logistics, and serving as the primary point of contact for the client/government.

Applying specifications for construction of roads and bridges

Administration of a construction contractor’s work and assignment of inspectors to ensure adequate oversight of the contractor’s operations

Construction oversight of environmental mitigation for wetlands, threatened and endangered species, sensitive species; cultural and historical resources; hazardous materials, wild and scenic rivers wildlife and fisheries; noise; visual, water, and air quality; and interagency coordination of environmental concerns

Skills…