Construction Project Engineer

Cherokee Federal; Gallup, Northern (NM, KY); Hybrid; USD 5,786,000 - 8,266,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 6% 401(k) match

Paid time off

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life and AD&D insurance

Disability insurance

Paid holidays

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

FSA/HSA options

Professional development and training

Job summary

C Cherokee Federal is seeking a Construction Project Engineer to support development and updates of project schedules, identify potential delays, and coordinate recovery actions. You will review drawings, specifications, and contracts, and coordinate with owners, designers, subcontractors, and internal teams to ensure scope and timelines are met.

The role involves site inspections, cost control tasks, and close collaboration with field teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, Architectural Engineering, or a related field.
• Coursework or demonstrated knowledge in construction methods, construction documents, scheduling, estimating, project controls, building codes, and safety.
• Ability to read and interpret plans, specifications, contracts, and technical drawings.

Responsibilities

• Review drawings, specifications, contracts, and bid documents to understand project scope and requirements.
• Participate in owner, design, subcontractor, and internal project meetings; communicate action items and follow up on commitments.
• Coordinate submittals, shop drawings, material data, samples, and approvals with architects, engineers, owners, and subcontractors.
• Track procurement and delivery of materials, equipment, and long-lead items.
• Conduct or support site inspections to verify work quality, code compliance, safety requirements, and alignment with approved plans.
• Support quality-control processes, including punch lists, testing, inspections, and closeout documentation.
• Promote compliance with site safety plans, environmental requirements, and applicable regulations.
• Assist with cost control by tracking budgets, commitments, invoices, labor, materials, and change-order pricing.
• Coordinate work between subcontractors, vendors, field supervisors, and design teams to resolve conflicts and keep work progressing.
• Help resolve field issues, design conflicts, constructability concerns, and unforeseen conditions.
• Prepare project closeout materials such as as-built drawings, operations and maintenance manuals, warranties, training records, and final turnover packages.

Skills

Reading plans

Scheduling

Estimating

Project controls

Safety compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, Architectural Engineering, or related field

Job description

Support development and updates of project schedules; identify potential delays and coordinate recovery actions.

Compensation & Benefits:

Starting Salary Range for Construction Project Engineer:$50.00 per hour

Benefits That Set Us Apart

When considering your next opportunity, compensation is only part of the picture. We offer a benefits package designed to invest in your future and support your life outside of work.

Highlights include:

• Up to a 6% 401(k) company match to help you build long-term financial security
• Paid time off as part of our comprehensive benefits package, so you have the flexibility to rest, recharge, and enjoy what matters most
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus prescription drug coverage
• Basic life and AD&D insurance, with supplemental life options
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Paid holidays
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) options
• Professional development, training, and certification support
• Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, and identity theft protection

Because taking care of our employees isn’t just a promise, it’s part of who we are.

Benefits are subject to change and eligibility requirements apply.

Basic Qualifications:

Program & Project Management:

• Review drawings, specifications, contracts, and bid documents to understand project scope and requirements.
• Participate in owner, design, subcontractor, and internal project meetings; communicate action items and follow up on commitments.

Reporting & Analysis:

• Coordinate submittals, shop drawings, material data, samples, and approvals with architects, engineers, owners, and subcontractors.
• Track procurement and delivery of materials, equipment, and long-lead items.

Compliance & Quality Support:

• Conduct or support site inspections to verify work quality, code compliance, safety requirements, and alignment with approved plans.
• Support quality-control processes, including punch lists, testing, inspections, and closeout documentation.
• Promote compliance with site safety plans, environmental requirements, and applicable regulations.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Assist with cost control by tracking budgets, commitments, invoices, labor, materials, and change-order pricing.
• Coordinate work between subcontractors, vendors, field supervisors, and design teams to resolve conflicts and keep work progressing.
• Help resolve field issues, design conflicts, constructability concerns, and unforeseen conditions.
• Prepare project closeout materials such as as-built drawings, operations and maintenance manuals, warranties, training records, and final turnover packages.
• Must be a US Citizen.
• Work is performed primarily outdoors and may involve exposure to varying weather conditions and uneven terrain.
• Must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal.

Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, Architectural Engineering, or a related field.
• Coursework or demonstrated knowledge in construction methods, construction documents, scheduling, estimating, project controls, building codes, and safety.
• Ability to read and interpret plans, specifications, contracts, and technical drawings.

Work Environment:

Work is performed primarily in a climate-controlled environment.

Company Information:

Behind every government mission stands skilled, mission-driven talent: people whose expertise and dedication turn complex challenges into successful outcomes. Cherokee Nation Construction Resources, part of Cherokee Federal, the federal contracting division of Cherokee Nation Businesses, is that team. We modernize aging systems, deliver care where it’s needed most, and keep missions supplied, staffed, and moving across defense, intelligence, and civilian agencies. For more than 60 federal clients, we take on the work others won’t, and deliver where it counts. If that’s the kind of work you’re looking for, you’ve found your team. Learn more at cherokee-federal.com.

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Cherokee Federal is a military friendly employer. Veterans and active military transitioning to civilian status are encouraged to apply.

Legal Disclaimer:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected veteran status, disability or any other status protected under applicable federal, state or local law.

Many of our job openings require access to government buildings or military installations. Candidates must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal.

Compliance Notices

Cherokee Federal is a federal contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA). As required by VEVRAA, we take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified protected veterans. Protected veterans are encouraged to self-identify during the application process.

Cherokee Federal takes affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals with disabilities in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act. Qualified individuals with disabilities are encouraged to self-identify during the application process.

Reasonable accommodations are available to qualified individuals with disabilities or those with sincerely held religious beliefs. To request an accommodation in the application or interview process, please contact Human Resources at [e-mail].

This position is subject to pre-employment drug testing. Cherokee Federal maintains a drug-free workplace in accordance with applicable federal and state laws and regulations.

This position may be contingent upon the successful completion of a background investigation. The scope of the investigation will be commensurate with position requirements and applicable law.