Project Engineer

TGG Accounting; Rapid City (SD); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP: 100% Employee-Owned (vests after

401(k) with company match

Full benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision

PTO: Vacation and sick leave included

Growth: 3–5 trainings per month

Opportunity for international project

Team-oriented, client-focused culture

Job summary

TGG Accounting's client is a 100% employee-owned general contractor currently active on multiple US Army Corps of Engineers projects in Rapid City, SD. The Project Engineer will work onsite with a tight-knit team on high-profile federal work including bases, hangars, and barracks, supporting PMs and supers across schedule, budget, and documentation.

The role emphasizes reading drawings, managing submittals, RFIs, and closeout packages, with daily use of MS Office & Bluebeam and access to

Qualifications

• Read and interpret drawings and specifications.
• Assist with schedule, budget, and documentation on projects.

Responsibilities

• Drive projects from pre-construction through closeout, supporting PM and Superintendent on schedule, budget, and documentation.
• Read and interpret drawings and specifications, keeping project documentation airtight.
• Manage submittal process and schedules with subcontractors.
• Create, track, and close out RFIs.
• Schedule stakeholder meetings and distribute minutes.
• Compile closeout packages — warranties, O&M manuals, and punchlists.
• Facilitate owner training, permitting, inspections, and regulatory compliance.
• Assist with quality control and warranty coordination.
• Use MS Office, Bluebeam, and construction management software daily.

Skills

Reading drawings & specs

Coordination & documentation

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management (or equivalent)

Tools

Bluebeam

MS Office

Construction management software

Job description

PROJECT ENGINEER – FEDERAL SITE CONSTRUCTION

Rapid City, SD • Onsite / Jobsite Based

Overview

Our client is a 100% employee-owned general contractor with a national reputation in commercial and federal construction — and they're currently running one of the busiest federal jobsites in their portfolio, with 6–7 concurrent projects for the US Army Corps of Engineers on-site right now.

This role has a front-row seat on high-profile federal work, embedded with a tight-knit project team working on some of the largest federal construction projects including air force bases, barracks, hangers, and more.

What You'll Do:

• Drive projects from pre-construction through closeout — supporting the Project Manager and Superintendent on schedule, budget, and documentation
• Read and interpret drawings and specifications, and keep project documentation airtight
• Manage the submittal process and schedules with subcontractors
• Create, track, and close out RFIs
• Schedule stakeholder meetings and distribute minutes
• Compile closeout packages — warranties, O&M manuals, and punchlist tracking
• Facilitate owner training and support permitting, inspections, and regulatory compliance
• Assist with quality control and warranty coordination
• Use MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams), Bluebeam (preferred), and construction management software daily

Compensation & Perks

• Full-time, Direct-hire, salary role
• Bonus: 15% project completion bonus — standard across the company
• Schedule: 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM, typically 45–50 hrs/week
• 100% Employee-Owned (ESOP): Vests after one year of full-time employment
• 401(k) with company match
• Full benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA, Accident, Life/AD&D, Disability, and EAP
• PTO: Vacation and sick leave included
• Growth: 3–5 internal trainings per month and a company that is actively scaling into new markets — including international project exposure
• Culture: Tight-knit, relationship-driven crew that hires for character first — low-ego, solution-driven people who thrive under pressure and work well with government partners

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management (or equivalent work experience)
• Prior Project Engineer experience preferred or strong equivalent experience
• OSHA 30 certification (or ability to complete upon hire)
• Valid driver's license preferred
• Proficiency with MS Office; Bluebeam and construction management software experience a plus
• Federal/DOD or USACE construction experience a strong plus
• Must be a U.S. citizen and able to pass a background investigation and drug screening (federal project requirement)
• Willingness to travel up to ~25%

This is a full-time, onsite position based at the jobsite — it is not available as a remote or hybrid role. Our client does not provide visa sponsorship for this position; candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future sponsorship.