Project Controls Engineer

Peregrine Solutions, Inc.; Washington (Washington County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off and holidays

Health insurance

Job summary

Peregrine Solutions, Inc. in Washington, DC is seeking a Construction Project Control/Change Order Engineer to join our on-site team.

This full-time role focuses on New Federal projects (GSA, DoD) valued at $150 million or more and requires strong PMIS experience. You will work with project managers, engineers, and contractors to manage RFIs, submittals, change orders, and cost tracking, ensuring accurate records and timely reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering or Architecture.
• Experience on new federal construction projects valued at $150M+.
• Familiarity with campus projects and historic campuses preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, execution, and closing of construction projects.
• Maintain records of project communications and decisions.
• Manage RFIs, submittals, change orders, and modifications.
• Review and approve submittals, drawings, RFIs, and contracts.
• Evaluate change orders for schedule and budget impact.
• Prepare daily/weekly reports on RFIs and submittals.
• Maintain PMIS/CMIS files for task orders.
• Support project status reporting and presentations.
• Enforce document control procedures.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Independent work

Teamwork

Reading drawings

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Engineering or Architecture

Tools

Procore

eBuilder

Kahua

Job description

About the role

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Construction Project Control/Change Order Engineer to join our team. This full-time, on-site position is located in Washington, D.C. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in New Federal (GSA, DoD) Construction projects, particularly those exceeding $150 million.

What you'll do

• Assist in the planning, execution, and closing of construction projects.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all project communications and decisions.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and contractors to ensure timely and accurate document flow of RFIs, Submittals, Change Orders and Modifications.
• Receive submittals, drawings, RFIs, change orders, correspondence and supplemental agreements from contractors and submit for review/approval to pertinent Owner staff, reviewers and consultants.
• Evaluate and quantitatively analyze all submissions for completeness and timeliness. Notify appropriate parties of any anomalies or of situations requiring resolution.
• Prepare and distribute daily and weekly reports on RFIs and submittals.
• Create and maintain files in PMIS or CMIS software for project and specified task orders issued against contract.
• Document and Evaluate contractor Potential Change Orders (PCOs) for impact to schedule and budget.
• Maintain records on project costs, time schedules, contractor performance and contract changes.
• Assist in compilation of contract modification packages.
• Implement and enforce document control procedures to maintain compliance with project standards and regulations.
• Assist in the preparation of project reports and presentations.
• Utilize document management systems and software to streamline processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (BS) in Construction Management or Engineering or (BA) in Architecture.
• Demonstrated experience with new federal construction projects valued at $150 million or more.
• Experience with campus projects, with a preference for historic campuses.
• Ability to evaluate contractor requests for change orders and prepare written reports on project status.
• Proficiency in reading construction drawings.
• Skilled in maintaining records on project costs, time schedules, contractor performance, and contract changes.
• Excellent Communication and Collaboration skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Experience with Project Management Information Systems required (Procore, eBuilder, Kahua, etc)
• Successful completion of an HSPD-12 background check is required for this position.Full-Time On-Site position in Washington, DC

Benefits

Peregrine Solutions is a women-owned small business dedicated to fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment where leadership, initiative, and purpose-driven work are highly valued. We genuinely care about our employees, and the things that matter most to them. Our team communicates with clarity and intention, embraces hard work, and knows how to enjoy the journey together.

• Three weeks of paid time off, plus 11 Federal Holidays – giving you 26 days annually to focus on personal goals and recharge
• 100% employer-paid health, dental, and vision insurance premiums
• Tuition and certification reimbursement to support your professional growth
• Employee referral bonuses
• Annual bonus opportunities, tied to performance and company success

At Peregrine Solutions, you won't just find a job, you'll find a community where your contributions are valued and your potential is supported.