Project Engineer

Project Engineer – Federal Site ConstructionRapid City, SD • Onsite / Jobsite BasedOur client is a 100% employee-owned general contractor with a national reputation in commercial and federal construction — and they're currently running one of the busiest federal jobsites in their portfolio, with 6–7 concurrent projects for the US Army Corps of Engineers on-site right now.This role has a front-row seat on high-profile federal work, embedded with a tight-knit project team working on some of the largest federal construction projects including air force bases, barracks, hangers, and more.What You'll Do:Drive projects from pre-construction through closeout — supporting the Project Manager and Superintendent on schedule, budget, and documentationRead and interpret drawings and specifications, and keep project documentation airtightManage the submittal process and schedules with subcontractorsCreate, track, and close out RFIsSchedule stakeholder meetings and distribute minutesCompile closeout packages — warranties, O&M manuals, and punchlist trackingFacilitate owner training and support permitting, inspections, and regulatory complianceAssist with quality control and warranty coordinationUse MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams), Bluebeam (preferred), and construction management software dailyCompensation & PerksFull-time, Direct-hire, salary roleBonus: 15% project completion bonus — standard across the companySchedule: 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM, typically 45–50 hrs/week100% Employee-Owned (ESOP): Vests after one year of full-time employment401(k) with company matchFull benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA, Accident, Life/AD&D, Disability, and EAPPTO: Vacation and sick leave includedGrowth: 3–5 internal trainings per month and a company that is actively scaling into new markets — including international project exposureCulture: Tight-knit, relationship-driven crew that hires for character first — low-ego, solution-driven people who thrive under pressure and work well with government partnersRequirementsBachelor's degree in Construction Management (or equivalent work experience)Prior Project Engineer experience preferred or strong equivalent experienceOSHA 30 certification (or ability to complete upon hire)Valid driver's license preferredProficiency with MS Office; Bluebeam and construction management software experience a plusFederal/DOD or USACE construction experience a strong plusMust be a U.S. citizen and able to pass a background investigation and drug screening (federal project requirement)Willingness to travel up to ~25%This is a full-time, onsite position based at the jobsite — it is not available as a remote or hybrid role. Our client does not provide visa sponsorship for this position; candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future sponsorship.