Project Engineer

Brice Builders LLC

Regular

Why choose us?

As a proud subsidiary of Calista Brice, we're part of a family of 20+ companies tackling tough construction, environmental, and technical challenges. Working at a Calista Brice company means joining a team where cultural values and practical innovation come together to create meaningful impact. You'll experience the stability of a large organization while enjoying the tight-knit community and entrepreneurial spirit of a smaller company, with opportunities to grow your career across our diverse family of businesses.

Calista Brice is owned by Calista Corporation, an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC) established under the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act of 1971. ANCs were created to support economic development and self-determination for Alaska's Indigenous peoples. Our work directly contributes to advancing the social, cultural, and economic welfare of over 35,000 Alaska Natives in the Calista Region.

What does Brice Builders do?

Brice Builders specializes in Sustainment, Restoration, and Modernization (SRM) of military and medical facilities. Our talented teams tackle vertical and horizontal construction for telecom facilities, commercial buildings, disaster relief programs, and more. With us, you'll build expertise in revitalizing essential structures and constructing modular buildings that serve communities nationwide. You'll develop specialized expertise that opens doors to advancement while working alongside mentors who are invested in your success.

Brice Builders is a proud subsidiary of Calista Brice, a group of 20+ companies delivering construction, engineering, and environmental solutions across the United States.

What can you expect?

As the Project Engineer, you will work onsite in Anchorage, AK and will provide technical, administrative, and field-level support to the Construction and Project Management team to ensure successful execution of construction projects. This role is responsible for maintaining accurate project documentation and reporting, supporting schedule and subcontract administration, coordinating with field personnel, and assisting with quality control and compliance activities. You will play a key role in supporting project performance, documentation integrity, and communication between field operations, project management, and external stakeholders.

How will you do it?

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

Supervisory Functions

This position may direct the work of craft and other project workers as needed and directed.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Knowledge of engineering concepts and construction-related activities.
• Knowledge of job costing, project controls, and basic accounting procedures.
• Background in administrative and accounting functions supporting construction projects.
• Knowledge of federal construction project documentation requirements, including submittals, RFIs, daily reports, and quality control records.
• Understanding of construction safety practices and military installation safety requirements.
• Ability to work within secure military installations and comply with site access protocols.
• Basic understanding of subcontract and purchase order administration.
• Knowledge of construction-related computer applications including databases, spreadsheets, scheduling software, job costing systems, and standard business applications (Microsoft Office Suite).
• Ability to communicate professionally and effectively with employees through written and verbal methods.
• Ability to work independently and cooperatively with others, including employees, business partners, subcontractors, and customers in a positive and professional manner.
• Ability to visualize, articulate, and solve complex problems, and make decisions based on available information using sound judgment and discretion.
• Ability to handle stressful situations and effectively plan, prioritize, and organize duties to meet deadlines.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced project environment.
• Ability to work with concentration, accuracy, and strong attention to detail.
• Ability to analyze and resolve complex issues, both logical and interpersonal.
• Ability to participate in and facilitate group meetings and project coordination discussions.
• Willingness and ability to work a flexible schedule based on project demands.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, and contract documents.
• Ability to write routine reports and professional correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers, subcontractors, and employees.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical functions including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to compute rates, ratios, and percentages, and to draw and interpret bar graphs and cost reports.
• Ability to interpret and communicate project plans, drawings, specifications, and schedules.
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle in a safe and efficient manner.

Who is Brice Builders looking for?

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Ten (10) years’ experience of Engineering or Construction Management including similar scopes of work.
• Five (5) years’ experience overseeing and managing quality programs with mechanical, electrical, structural, and architectural features.
• Valid state driver’s license and must be qualified to operate a vehicle under the conditions of Company’s Driving Policy.
• Ability to pass a drug, driving, and background screenings.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Civil, Mechanical, or Electrical), or a related field, is preferred.
• USACE CQM certification preferred.
• OSHA 30 certification preferred.

Working Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The Company has a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment requiring a high degree of organization, accuracy, and effective communication while supporting multiple construction projects with competing priorities. This position regularly works in both office and field environments and may require travel to active construction sites, including remote project locations, where exposure to varying weather conditions, uneven terrain, heavy equipment, construction noise, dust, and other typical job site hazards is expected. The employee must exercise flexibility regarding changing project schedules, operational priorities, and varying workloads. At times, occasional evening and/or weekend work may be required to meet project deadlines, support field operations, or respond to project needs. Strict adherence to Company safety policies, project-specific safety requirements, and applicable federal, state, and client regulations is required while working in both office and field environments.

More reasons you will love working with Brice Builders:

• Competitive wages and bonus programs – We believe in developing our employees to progressively advance in their careers. We achieve this by providing you with annual performance reviews with recommendations on training to achieve your goals.
• Mentorship Program designed for employees to formalize a working relationship between seasoned professionals and young professionals to develop specific areas of knowledge to grow their careers within the family of companies.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Safety Gear Allowance: $350.00 in reimbursement annually
• Health insurance through the Federal Employee Benefit Program (FEHB) with many plans to choose from with ridiculously low employee premiums.
• FSA health care and/or dependent care/HSA with HDHP.
• Dental and Vision Insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program for you and your family.
• Company paid Life Insurance, AD&D, and LTD.
• Voluntary paid Life Insurance and AD&D as well as STD, Accident, Cancer/Critical illness, and Whole Life Insurance.
• Paid time off is based on an employee working 2080 regular hours per year [40 hours per week]. May increase per years of service with the Company in eligible status.
• 0-2 years 15 days
• 3-5 years 23 days
• 6-9 years 27 days
• 10-14 years 30 days
• 15-19 years 33 days
• 20 or more years 37.5 days
• 10 Regular Holidays, 1 Bonus – Work Anniversary “Floating” Holiday. Eligible after 1 year of service, must be taken within the calendar year.
• 401(K) match at $0.50 on the dollar up to 6% of your contribution.
• Benefits may vary based on status of position and subject to associated plan eligibility provisions, or company handbook. For questions, please email the Human Resources Department at ***email_hidden***

How do you apply?

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PREFERENCE STATEMENT

Preference will be given to Calista shareholders and their descendants and to spouses of Calista shareholders, and to shareholders of other corporations created pursuant to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act, in accordance with Title 43 U.S. Code 1626(g).

EEO STATEMENT

Additionally, it is our policy to select, place, train and promote the most qualified individuals based upon relevant factors such as work quality, attitude and experience, so as to provide equal employment opportunity for all employees in compliance with applicable local, state and federal laws and without regard to non-work related factors such as race, color, religion/creed, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship, genetic information, or other protected status. When applicable, our policy of non-discrimination applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, transfer, promotion, placement, layoff, compensation, termination, reduction in force and benefits.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

It is Calista and Subsidiaries' business philosophy and practice to provide reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities.

The statements contained in this job description are intended to describe the general content and requirements for performance of this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties, responsibilities, and requirements.

This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter the scope of work within the framework of this job description at any time without prior notice.