Project Engineer - Construction

Voyager Technologies; Pueblo (CO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Time Off

Medical, Dental, Vision coverage

Gym membership program

401(k) match

Job summary

Voyager Technologies in Pueblo, CO seeks a Project Engineer to serve as the bridge between program requirements and execution. You will translate complex technical and operational needs into actionable plans and drive them from conception to completion within the Manufacturing Engineering framework.

You will own schedules, track equipment, manage vendor and subcontractor interactions, and support facility investments with project controls insights for advanced manufacturing initiatives aligned

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field with 3 years of experience in construction project engineering or a related field OR 7 years of hands-on construction or project engineering experience in lieu of a degree.
• Experience translating technical or operational requirements into Statements of Work, scopes of work, or building plans in a construction or industrial setting.
• Proven ability to build and manage project schedules, track deliverables, and drive accountability across subcontractors and internal teams.
• Experience tracking equipment procurement, delivery, and installation within a project controls or construction management context.

Responsibilities

• Translate program and project requirements into clearly scoped Statements of Work (SOWs), defining deliverables, responsibilities, timelines, and acceptance criteria for construction and facility projects.
• Develop program-specific building plans that align facility infrastructure with operational and manufacturing requirements, coordinating with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Safety stakeholders.
• Build, maintain, and actively drive project schedules — identifying critical path activities, tracking milestones, flagging risks, and ensuring on-time delivery across concurrent projects.
• Track and manage equipment procurement, delivery, and installation status, maintaining accurate logs and communicating proactively with project teams and leadership.

Skills

Construction project engineering

Schedule management

Stakeholder communication

Self-starter

Education

Bachelors in Construction Management/Civil/Mechanical

Tools

Microsoft Project

Smartsheets

AutoCAD

Bluebeam

Job description

Voyager is an innovative space, defense, and national security technology company committed to advancing and delivering transformative, mission-critical solutions. We tackle the most complex challenges to unlock new frontiers for human progress, fortify national security, and protect critical assets to lead in the race for technological and operational superiority from ground to space.

Project Engineer

The Project Engineer position will be located onsite in Pueblo, CO and reports to the Mission Infrastructure Engineering Manager. This role serves as the critical bridge between program and project requirements and physical execution — translating complex technical and operational requirements into actionable Statements of Work and building plans, then driving those plans from conception through completion. With a strong foundation in construction engineering and project controls, this individual owns project schedules, tracks equipment and materials, and develops program-specific building plans that keep Voyager’s manufacturing facilities ready for what’s next. Embedded within the Manufacturing Engineering team, this role also serves as an informed voice in shaping future facility investments — contributing construction and project controls expertise to advanced manufacturing initiatives, capability expansion programs, and the broader infrastructure roadmap that underpins Voyager’s mission.

• Translate program and project requirements into clearly scoped Statements of Work (SOWs), defining deliverables, responsibilities, timelines, and acceptance criteria for construction and facility projects.
• Develop program-specific building plans that align facility infrastructure with operational and manufacturing requirements, coordinating with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Safety stakeholders.
• Build, maintain, and actively drive project schedules — identifying critical path activities, tracking milestones, flagging risks, and ensuring on-time delivery across concurrent projects.
• Track and manage equipment procurement, delivery, and installation status, maintaining accurate logs and communicating proactively with project teams and leadership.
• Coordinate with subcontractors, suppliers, and field crews to ensure scope, schedule, and quality requirements are understood and met.
• Maintain complete project documentation including submittals, RFIs, meeting minutes, change orders, and progress reports.
• Support procurement and contract administration processes, reviewing bids and scopes against program requirements.
• Attend site walks, owner meetings, and project coordination calls, serving as a reliable point of contact for project status and technical clarifications.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering leadership to inform future facility investments — contributing project controls insight and lessons learned to advanced manufacturing buildouts, energetic operations facility upgrades, automated production line installations, test stand infrastructure, and capability expansion projects driven by evolving program and DoD requirements.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field with 3 years of experience in construction project engineering or a related field OR 7 years of hands-on construction or project engineering experience in lieu of a degree.
• Demonstrated experience translating technical or operational requirements into Statements of Work, scopes of work, or building plans in a construction or industrial setting.
• Proven ability to build and manage project schedules, track deliverables, and drive accountability across subcontractors and internal teams.
• Experience tracking equipment procurement, delivery, and installation within a project controls or construction management context.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to convey technical requirements clearly to contractors, engineers, and leadership stakeholders.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and deadlines.
• Strong self-starter with the ability to work independently and as a contributing team member in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Microsoft project, Smartsheets, or similar scheduling tools.
• Experience with AutoCAD, Bluebeam, or similar tools for construction document review and markup.
• Familiarity with defense, aerospace, or industrial manufacturing facility construction requirements including compliance with OSHA and hazardous environment standards.

Travel, Physical and Government Mandated Requirements

Travel up to 15%, including the possibility of overnights within the continental United States. Ability to lift, move, or carry items or equipment up to 50 pounds. Comfortable standing, walking, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, and crouching in a manufacturing environment; use of personal protective equipment required. Candidates must meet all eligibility requirements to obtain and maintain applicable state and federal explosives licences, including minimum age requirements (21 and over), a drug-free workplace in compliance with the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988 (41 U.S.C. §§ 8101–8106), Executive Order 12564 (Drug-Free Federal Workplace), applicable Department of Defense directives including DoD Instruction 1010.09 and DFARS 252.226-7003, and successful completion of any legally required background investigations.

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. The good faith base salary range for this role is $85,000 - $110,000 at the time of this posting. Where you fall within the range depends on your experience, skills, and location. This range reflects base salary only and does not include benefits or bonus/incentive. This range may be adjusted in the future. The opportunity to work alongside a highly talented team in an innovative, mission-driven environment.

Benefits

• Flexible Time Off (FTO), empowering employees to take the time they need to recharge and maintain a healthy work-life balance.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and their families, with a significant portion of premiums covered by the company and many benefits paid at 100% for employees.
• Flexible, affordable gym memberships with 12,700+ options nationwide, including 24 Hour Fitness, EoS Fitness, Crunch Fitness, Anytime Fitness, Blink Fitness, Chuze Fitness, and more! No long-term contracts and FREE on-demand workout videos before you enroll.
• 401(k) retirement plan with a 50% company match on contributions up to 8%, supporting long-term financial security.
• Company wellness programs that support physical and mental well-being.
• Additional voluntary benefits and employee support resources.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Voyager is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

Export Compliance

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) (22 CFR Parts 120-130) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) (15 CFR Parts 730-774), applicants for this position must be a U.S. Person: a US Citizen, a lawful permanent resident of the U.S., or a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3). Applicants must be eligible to obtain any required export authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or the U.S. Department of Commerce.

Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran

The statements contained in this job description are intended to describe the general content and requirements for performance of this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties, responsibilities, and requirements. This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter the scope of work within the framework of this job description at any time without prior notice.

Colorado pay range $85,000 - $110,000 USD