Apprentice Operating Engineer Jobs in Phoenix, AZ

Description
ABOUT US
Okland is a commercial general contractor and construction management company with more than 1,300 team members, delivering complex projects across healthcare, semiconductor, higher education, sports, hospitality, and other specialized markets. Founded in 1918 in Salt Lake City, we have grown for more than a century and operate throughout Utah, Arizona, and Idaho.
What Makes Okland Different?
We Create Remarkable Experiences
We believe how we build is just as important as what we build, and we approach every relationship with care. From clients and trade partners to team members and communities, we focus on creating experiences that earn trust.
We Share Success
Okland combines the stability of family ownership with employee ownership through our Employee Stock Ownership Plan. This unique structure provides the long-term perspective, and values-driven leadership that have guided our company for generations, while giving team members the opportunity to share the success they help create.
We Build Better Together
Our culture is rooted in accountability, humility, and excellence. We challenge the status quo, empower problem-solving, and trust our teams to take ownership and act. We learn from one another and work toward shared goals to deliver meaningful work with lasting impact. We invest in the next generation of construction talent through apprenticeships, internships, and scholarships for our communities. By expanding access for women, underrepresented groups, and families of our craft workforce who are first-generation college students, we strengthen the future of construction.
ABOUT THIS OPPORTUNITY
The Project Engineer will be responsible for assisting with all aspects of project quality assurance, construction administration, and coordination. This position will also assist in managing and coordinating the efforts of subcontractors on various projects including a new battery plant, assisting with change order pricing, stakeholder communications and preparing meeting agendas/minutes.
YOUR DAY-TO-DAY
Project Coordination & Leadership

• Coordinate PM, superintendent, owner, architect, and subcontractors to keep scope, schedule, and priorities aligned.
• Lead project meetings, document decisions/action items, and ensure follow-through across the team.

Project Controls & Documentation

• Maintain accurate project records, including drawings, as-builts, photos, inspections, and project files in Procore/Prolog.
• Manage RFIs and submittals from identification through review, approval, distribution, and tracking to prevent field delays.

Cost & Change Management

• Support cost control by obtaining subcontractor pricing, evaluating changes, preparing change orders, and maintaining PR/COR/CO logs.
• Coordinate long-lead procurement and perform quantity takeoffs to support project budgets and schedule.

Quality, Safety & Risk

• Partner with field leadership to verify installed work matches approved plans, specifications, and submittals.
• Identify and escalate risks affecting safety, quality, schedule, or cost before they become larger issues.

Closeout & Delivery

• Drive closeout activities, including punch lists, O&M manuals, final documentation, and subcontractor/owner turnover.
• Support successful project delivery through warranty completion, accurate records, and timely resolution of outstanding items.

YOU'RE READY FOR THIS ROLE IF YOU HAVE

• Bachelor's degree or 3 to 5 years of related experience working on commercial construction projects; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• General knowledge of LEED principles.

• Familiarity with a wide range of equipment and tools, and proficiency in skilled construction, maintenance and repair tasks.
• Advanced understanding of construction scheduling and cost control.
• Thorough and attentive to details; ability to prioritize and multitask; proactive and deadline-oriented.
• Ability to read and understand work orders, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to interact effectively with customers, vendors and employees at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to read and comprehend complex instructions, correspondence, memos, blue prints, construction documents, contract documents and specifications
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients and other employees of the organization
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete and abstract variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
• Possess strong computer skills; proficient in MS Excel, MS Word and MS Outlook, and document editing software (e.g., BlueBeam, Adobe Acrobat, etc.). Ability to navigate and/or use CAD software.

WHAT WE OFFER
Culture & Recognition
Consistently recognized as a Best Place to Work in Utah, Arizona, and Idaho.
Pay, Ownership & Retirement
Weekly pay, competitive salary and bonus incentives, ESOP employee ownership, and an industry-leading 401(k) with a 6% employer match.
Benefits & Wellbeing
Free healthcare plan option plus medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage, paid parental leave, financial wellness tools, Employee Assistance Program, and mental health support.
Perks & Projects
Rewards including pro sports tickets, fitness memberships, travel vouchers, paid work anniversary sabbaticals, and award-winning projects recognized by AIA, ENR, and AGC.
PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk and/or hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle or feel. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch and/or crawl. The employee must also occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities include close vision and color vision. The employee is also required to frequently inspect the project and may be exposed to ongoing construction and various weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment may range from moderate to loud.
EEO STATEMENT
Okland is an equal opportunity employer and considers all applicants for employment based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of any status protected under federal, state, or local law. Applicants will be considered regardless of their race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, age, religion, creed, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, military status or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or local law. In addition to complying with all applicable laws, Okland also has a strong commitment to inclusion.
VISA AND SPONSORSHIP
Must be currently legally authorized to work in the US without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H1B Status, O -1, CPT, OT, etc.). Unless specifically stated in this job posting, we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.