Construction Project Engineer Professional Intermediate

Spectraforce Technologies; South Dakota; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Spectraforce Technologies in Ellsworth AFB, SD seeks a Construction Project Engineer Professional Intermediate to oversee assigned construction contracts, coordinate with the Resident Office, and ensure compliance with plans, specs, and safety standards. The role requires an Engineering degree and at least 5 years of construction engineering experience, with on-site work at Ellsworth AFB.

The contract duration is 6+ months, with responsibilities spanning RFP scopes, cost estimates, QA plans, and

Qualifications

• Engineering degree in any discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of construction engineering experience.
• Minimum 5 years of experience performing the duties outlined in the position description.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Project Engineer on assigned construction contracts administered by the Resident Office.
• Perform routine project engineering tasks independently and escalate complex issues to the appropriate supervisor.
• Participate in all phases of the contract modification process, including preparing scopes of work for RFPs, assisting with government cost estimates, and reviewing contractor proposals.
• Consult with customer representatives, cost-sharing partners, and project managers regarding project progress, outstanding issues, and potential delays.
• Arrange and conduct pre-work meetings and participate in coordination, preparatory and safety meetings.
• Review plans and specifications to understand construction requirements and design criteria.
• Identify deficiencies, differing site conditions, and user-requested changes; recommend modifications to plans and specifications as needed.
• Provide lessons-learned feedback to design teams.
• Develop QA Plans and ensure implementation per regulations.
• Support the onsite QA Representative with construction activities related to quality, safety, and coordination.
• Conduct periodic inspections of contractor work to ensure compliance with plans and contract requirements.
• Monitor construction schedules and milestone events; advise on delays or schedule slippage.
• Maintain and update project status in RMS system with issues and milestones.
• Review contractor plans and submittals including progress schedules, environmental programs, safety and quality control programs, certifications, and shop drawings.
• Prepare correspondence related to contractor performance, RFIs, and other technical matters.
• Assist with reviewing contractor disputes and claims and provide recommendations for resolution.
• Prepare partial and final payment estimates including measurement, verification of materials on hand, and percent completion for lump-sum items.
• Continuously monitor construction progress and communicate potential schedule impacts to the Resident Engineer.

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

Title: Construction Project Engineer Professional Intermediate

Duration: 6+ Months

Location: Ellsworth AFB, SD

Qualifications

• Engineering degree in any discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of construction engineering experience.
• Minimum 5 years of experience performing the duties outlined in the position description.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Project Engineer on assigned construction contracts administered by the Resident Office.
• Perform routine project engineering tasks independently and elevate complex issues to the appropriate supervisor.
• Participate in all phases of the contract modification process, including:
  • Preparing scopes of work for Requests for Proposals (RFPs).
  • Assisting with preparation of government cost estimates.
  • Reviewing contractor proposals.
• Consult with customer representatives, cost-sharing partners, and project managers regarding project progress, outstanding issues, and potential delays.
• Arrange and conduct pre-work meetings and participate in coordination, preparatory phase, and safety meetings.
• Review plans and specifications to understand construction requirements and design criteria.
• Identify deficiencies, differing site conditions, and user-requested changes; recommend modifications to plans and specifications as needed.
• Provide lessons‑learned feedback to design teams.
• Develop Quality Assurance (QA) Plans and ensure implementation in accordance with applicable regulations.
• Support the onsite Quality Assurance Representative (QAR) with construction activities related to quality, safety, and coordination.
• Conduct periodic inspections of contractor work to ensure compliance with plans, specifications and contract requirements.
• Monitor construction schedules and project milestones; identify potential delays or schedule slippage and advise the Resident Engineer accordingly.
• Maintain and update project status in the RMS system, including potential issues and milestone events.
• Review contractor plans and technical submittals, including:
  • Progress schedules
  • Environmental programs
  • Safety and quality control programs
  • Certifications
  • Shop drawings
• Prepare correspondence related to contractor performance, Requests for Information (RFIs), and other technical matters.
• Assist with reviewing contractor disputes and claims and provide recommendations for resolution.
• Prepare partial and final payment estimates, including:
  • Measurement and computation of pay-item quantities.
  • Verification of materials on hand.
  • Determination of percentage completion for lump-sum items.
• Continuously monitor construction progress and communicate potential schedule impacts to the Resident Engineer.

Worksite Requirement

• 100% on-site at Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota.
• Remote work is not available.