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Job Title: Project Engineer - Construction

Job Description

The Project Engineer supports the successful delivery of a large-scale federal construction project by managing and tracking project documentation, coordinating with project stakeholders, and maintaining accurate records. This role focuses on submittals, RFIs, closeout documentation, and administrative project controls while utilizing construction management software and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers systems. The position offers a hands-on, onsite experience at Fort McCoy, WI within a small, family-oriented company environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage and track project submittals, RFIs, and construction documentation throughout the project lifecycle.
• Assist with project closeout documentation and turnover packages to ensure a smooth transition at project completion.
• Maintain organized, accurate project records and ensure all documentation is up to date and properly filed.
• Coordinate daily with project managers, superintendents, subcontractors, and clients to support project delivery.
• Support project reporting and administrative project controls, including status updates and documentation logs.
• Learn and utilize U.S. Army Corps of Engineers project software and systems to manage project documentation and workflows.
• Assist with planning, organizing, and documenting project meetings, including distributing meeting minutes and tracking follow-up items.
• Ensure all project documentation complies with contract requirements, project standards, and applicable guidelines.
• Collaborate with team members to identify and resolve documentation issues or gaps in information.
• Contribute to maintaining a structured, efficient documentation process in a fast-paced construction environment.

Essential Skills

• Exposure to project documentation processes, including submittals, RFIs, and closeout procedures.
• Familiarity with construction management concepts and construction documentation practices.
• Understanding of project management principles within a construction setting.
• Familiarity with construction management software systems and the ability to work within digital documentation platforms.
• Strong computer skills with the ability to quickly learn and adapt to new software systems.
• Excellent organizational skills with a focus on accuracy and attention to detail in documentation.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills for coordinating with project stakeholders and preparing documentation.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced construction environment.
• Willingness to work onsite at Fort McCoy, WI for the duration of the project assignment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, or a related field.
• Internship experience or prior work experience in the construction industry is preferred.
• Interest in developing a long-term career in construction project management and engineering.
• Ability to collaborate effectively within a small, family-oriented company culture.
• Motivation to gain experience on large-scale federal construction projects and work with specialized project software.

Work Environment

This is a full-time, onsite position located at Fort McCoy, WI, supporting a large-scale federal construction project. The role is tied to a 9–12 month project assignment with anticipated completion in early summer (June or July). The work environment is fast-paced and highly collaborative, with daily interaction among project managers, superintendents, subcontractors, and clients. The company operates as a small, second-generation family business with a non-corporate feel and has experience across sectors such as hospitality, education, transportation, government, healthcare, and institutional projects. Per diem and relocation assistance are available for candidates coming from outside the local area. The position offers the opportunity to build a long-term career, gain significant exposure to federal construction work, and develop proficiency with U.S. Army Corps of Engineers project software and systems.

This is a Contract position based out of Fort McCoy, WI.

The pay range for this position is $36.05 - $43.27/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Fort McCoy,WI.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 1, 2026.

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