Junior Construction Project Engineer - Federal Construction

GoldenWolf; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Training & development

Vision insurance

Job summary

GoldenWolf in Lexington, KY is seeking a motivated Construction Project Engineer (Junior) to support a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers federal construction program on a multi-year project at the UK campus.

The role involves monitoring construction, QA inspections, reviewing submittals, and helping with contract administration, cost estimating, and scheduling, with on-site responsibilities and ~10% travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or related field preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in construction management, project engineering, contract administration, quality assurance, or related construction disciplines.
• Ability to interpret construction drawings, specifications, schedules, and contract documents.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Monitor construction activities for compliance with plans, specifications, contract requirements, and regulatory standards.
• Perform quality assurance inspections and prepare daily QA reports.
• Review contractor submittals, schedules, quality control plans, safety plans, and environmental documentation.
• Assist with construction management and contract administration activities.
• Track RFIs, deficiencies, change requests, and corrective actions.
• Review payment applications, progress reports, and project schedules.
• Support change order development, cost estimating, negotiations, and contract modifications.
• Participate in preconstruction meetings, progress meetings, and project reviews.
• Maintain project documentation, meeting minutes, correspondence, and project records.
• Coordinate testing activities and verify compliance with quality standards.
• Review shop drawings, submittals, and operation and maintenance manuals.
• Support punch-list completion, final inspections, and project closeout activities.

Skills

Communication skills

Drawings interpretation

Contract docs

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

RMS/QCS software

CPM scheduling

Job description

Construction Project Engineer (Junior) - Federal Construction

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Vision insurance

Construction Project Engineer (Junior) - Federal Construction

Location: Lexington, KY 40506

Job Type: Full-Time, On-Site

Travel: Approximately 10%

Salary: $110,000 - $125,000 annually (based on experience and qualifications)

COA (contingent on award) and the length of the contract (two years plus).

Join Our Team

GoldenWolf is seeking a motivated Construction Project Engineer to support the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) on an approximately $82 million federal construction project for the USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS) Forage Animal Production Research Unit (FAPRU) in Lexington, Kentucky.

This high-profile project includes construction of a new 53,220-square-foot laboratory and office facility located on the University of Kentucky campus.

The selected candidate will support construction management, quality assurance, contract administration, and project oversight activities while working directly with government representatives, contractors, and project stakeholders.

This opportunity is ideal for candidates with experience in construction management, project engineering, quality assurance, or federal construction projects seeking to grow their careers on a large-scale USACE program.

What You'll Do

• Monitor construction activities for compliance with plans, specifications, contract requirements, and regulatory standards.
• Perform quality assurance inspections and prepare daily QA reports.
• Review contractor submittals, schedules, quality control plans, safety plans, and environmental documentation.
• Assist with construction management and contract administration activities.
• Track RFIs, deficiencies, change requests, and corrective actions.
• Review payment applications, progress reports, and project schedules.
• Support change order development, cost estimating, negotiations, and contract modifications.
• Participate in preconstruction meetings, progress meetings, and project reviews.
• Maintain project documentation, meeting minutes, correspondence, and project records.
• Coordinate testing activities and verify compliance with quality standards.
• Review shop drawings, submittals, and operation and maintenance manuals.
• Support punch-list completion, final inspections, and project closeout activities.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in construction management, project engineering, contract administration, quality assurance, or related construction disciplines.
• Ability to interpret construction drawings, specifications, schedules, and contract documents.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to work full-time on-site in Lexington, Kentucky.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting USACE, DoD, USDA, NAVFAC, or other federal construction projects.
• Familiarity with RMS/QCS software.
• Knowledge of CPM scheduling.
• Experience with construction cost estimating and project controls.
• Understanding of EM 385-1-1 safety requirements.
• Experience performing quality assurance inspections and contractor oversight.

Why Join GoldenWolf?

• Competitive compensation: $110,000 - $125,000
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Federal Holidays
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with Employer Match up to 5%
• Life, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Accident, and Critical Illness Coverage
• Opportunity to support a high-profile federal construction program
• Professional growth and advancement opportunities

Equal Employment Opportunity

GoldenWolf, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

Company Description

GoldenWolf is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, Women-Owned Small Business that provides comprehensive facility management and support services to federal agencies. The company specializes in delivering a wide range of professional services, including facilities condition assessments, quality assurance, construction management, strategic planning, and technical support across civilian and defense sectors. We invite you to visit the GoldenWolf website at www.goldenwolf.com to learn more about the organization and explore other career opportunities.