Project Engineer

Project Engineer

STG Pacific LLC delivers vertical, horizontal, design-build, heavy industrial, and specialty foundation construction for government and commercial clients. Established in 2016, we've quickly built a reputation for high-quality construction, delivering on-time, on-budget results for the most complex projects in the industry. Our team leverages more than a century of combined staff experience to mentor new team members, helping you build both technical skills and professional networks. Together, we'll complete complex projects that strengthen communities and infrastructure throughout the Pacific region.

As the Project Engineer, you will onsite in Washington and will provide technical, administrative, and field-level support to the Construction and Project Management team to ensure successful execution of construction projects at Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM). You are 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 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 STG Pacific looking for?

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Minimum ten (10) years' experience of Engineering or Construction Management including similar scopes of work.
• Minimum 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 noise level in the work environment is moderate but at times is may be loud. The work may be performed outdoors in a variety of weather conditions.

More reasons you will love working with STG Pacific:

• 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.
• 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, LTD.
• Voluntary paid Life Insurance and AD&D as well as STD, Accident, Cancer/Critical illness, and Whole Life Insurance.
• Paid time off (based on an employee having 2080 paid regular hours per year (40 hours per week). May increase per years of service in eligible status.)