CONSTRUCTION PROJECT ENGINEER/ASSISTANT PROJECT MANAGER

Job Description

Job Description

Construction Project Engineer/Assistant Project Manager

Location: Joint Base Lewis McChord, WA

City Light & Power (CLP) is seeking a Construction Project Engineer / Assistant PM to support the Construction Project Management Office (PMO) division and complex federal infrastructure projects at Joint Base Lewis McChord (JBLM). CLP’s Construction Project Management Office (PMO) is a collaborative organization that partners closely with engineering, construction, and operations teams to deliver projects efficiently from design through construction and close‑out.

In this role, you’ll work alongside experienced project managers, engineers, and field teams, supporting projects from design through construction and closeout. You’ll help drive planning, scheduling, cost tracking, and day-to-day coordination—gaining hands-on experience on complex, mission-critical work. With strong growth and new contract awards, this position offers meaningful responsibility, technical depth, and long-term career advancement.

About City Light & Power

City Light & Power (CLP) is a nationally recognized electric utility infrastructure company with more than 45 years of experience delivering mission critical power systems for federal and military clients across the U.S. Through an integrated design build delivery model, CLP plans, constructs, owns, operates, and maintains complex electrical distribution systems that support critical federal missions.

City Light & Power/CLP Engineering has been recognized by The Denver Post as one of the top workplaces for 2025!

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Build and maintain strong working relationships with the Client, project team, engineers, subcontractors, and field personnel.
• Prepare for and participate in pre-construction, scheduling, design review, and project kickoff meetings to align on quality control requirements and expectations.
• Support the Project Manager in developing project budgets, schedules, and construction service plans for key scopes of work.
• Partner with the Project Manager and Superintendent to plan and allocate resources, including staffing, equipment, and materials.
• Track subcontractor and supplier performance to support on-time delivery, productivity, and quality standards.
• Assist with procurement activities and support cost control and change management processes.
• Champion CLP’s safety-first culture and partner with the EH&S Director to communicate, implement, and reinforce jobsite safety standards.
• Create, review, and track submittals to keep approvals moving and field work on schedule.
• Develop, schedule, and implement procedures to track the control-phase meetings required under the three-phase control system.
• Review drawings, specifications, submittals, and other project documentation to support quality and contract compliance.
• Other duties as assigned.

*Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management or a related field required (equivalent related experience may be substituted).
• 2–4 years of experience in industrial/commercial construction, including fieldwork and familiarity with construction materials and building systems.
• Previous experience with federal government contracting and/or federal construction activities is preferred; public works experience is also applicable.
• Experience with project/document management tools such as Bluebeam Revu, Procore, and/or related software (e.g., AutoCAD, Revit, Microsoft Project).
• Detail-oriented with strong documentation and reporting skills, and the ability to track and communicate project information accurately.
• Self-starter who is organized and proactive, with strong problem-solving skills and the ability to multitask, anticipate needs, and take initiative.
• Proficiency with MS Office, and other Microsoft Office products.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to organize priorities and communicate effectively in writing and verbally.
• OSHA 30 certification required or ability to obtain upon hire.
• Ability to obtain EM 385‑1‑1 training prior to site access.
• USACE CQM certification required or ability to obtain upon hire.

Work Authorization/Security Clearance:

• Must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship
• You will be required to obtain Military Base Access Security Clearance
• Valid driver’s license required with a record that meets the CLP Fleet Policy.

Benefits & Compensation:

• We offer an excellent benefits package that includes medical insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, 401k with company contribution, paid time off and paid holidays.
• Salary range: $70,000-$85,000/annual based on experience plus eligible for participation in Short Term Incentive Plan
  • We reserve the right to pay more or less than the posted salary range based on factors unrelated to sex.

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We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/Disabled/Veterans. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.