Project Engineer - Federal Construction

Bryan Construction; Minot (ND); On-site; USD 72,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental coverage

Vision insurance

401K with company matching

Vacation and sick leave

Job summary

Bryan Construction in Minot, ND seeks a Project Engineer to support day-to-day project execution from drawings through turnover. You will manage submittals, RFIs, and closeout documentation while coordinating with subcontractors and the project team.

The role requires strong organizational skills, experience with construction management software, and ability to travel between sites as needed. A BS in CM or related field is preferred and OSHA 30 is required or can be completed on hire.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management or equivalent or related experience.
• Experience using Microsoft Office Suite including Excel, Word, Outlook and Teams.
• OSHA 30 certification or ability to obtain on hire.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret drawings and specifications; manage drawings and submittals with impacts tracked.
• Create, track and maintain the RFI workflow; distribute RFIs and post responses as needed.
• Schedule meetings, take minutes, and distribute them to stakeholders.
• Compile closeout docs and facilitate owner training and turnover deliverables.
• Close punchlist items in project management software and assist with inspections.
• Assist with permitting, safety documentation and regulatory requirements.
• Archive all project docs for turnover and support warranty coordination.
• Support quality control and sustainability measures across the project.

Skills

MS Office proficiency

Reading drawings & specs

Submittal management

RFI workflow management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management or similar field, or equivalent work experience

OSHA 30 certification or ability to complete upon hire

Valid driver’s license

Tools

Excel

Bluebeam

Construction management software

MS Teams

Job description

Description

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Read and interpret drawings and specifications by maintaining and distributing drawings; collecting cost, scope and schedule impacts from subcontractors; and ensuring the accuracy and efficiency of as-builts and mark-ups.
• Manage the submittal process by creating submittal schedules from specifications, collaborating with subcontractors, and ensuring submittals are updated in the project management software and distributed appropriately.
• Create, track, and maintain the Request for Information (RFI) workflow. Distribute RFIs in a timely manner to the project team and clarify questions that arise. Post responses to drawings and follow up for any schedule and cost impacts.
• Schedule meetings, take minutes, and distribute meeting minutes to project stakeholders.
• Compile closeout documentation including warranties, operation and maintenance (O&M) manuals, as-built drawings, and final inspections. Facilitate owner training and ensure red-line drawings are completed and provided to the client.
• Partner with the project team to capture, distribute, and close punchlist items in the project management software, as appropriate.
• Assist with the inspection process, permitting, and other regulatory requirements, as needed.
• Ensure all documentation is submitted and archived appropriately for turnover.
• Support safety processes, ensuring subcontractors submit required safety documentation, as appropriate.
• Assist with warranty issues, including organizing subcontractors, ensuring work completion, communicating regularly with the client, and identifying any cost impacts.
• Assist with Quality Control Measures, as needed, ensuring adherence to sustainability plans.

Work Environment

This job operates in a construction work site environment with others as well as in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment and personal protection equipment. Work may require occasional weekend and evening work.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and use manual dexterity. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, speak, hear, use eye/hand coordination, and reach with arms and hands. The employee must frequently be able to work in a construction job site environment, including but not limited to working outside, excessive heat/cold, fumes/smoke/gases, walking on uneven surfaces, noise/vibrations, and working around moving equipment/machinery. The employee is frequently required to climb stairs and ladders, balance, stoop or crouch. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Expected Hours of Work/Travel

Ability to travel to multiple locations or job sites daily or weekly as needed.

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management or similar field, or equivalent work experience
• Experience using Microsoft Office Suite, to include Excel, Word, Outlook, and Teams
• OSHA 30 or ability to complete upon hire

Preferred Education and Experience

• Valid driver’s license
• Experience using Bluebeam
• Experience with a general contractor on commercial building projects
• Experience working as a Project Engineer
• Experience using construction management software
• Experience reading and understanding drawings and specifications
• Experience managing permitting and licensing processes
• File management experience

Drug Screening and Background Investigation Required

Salary Range: $72,000-$90,000

Benefits

Bryan Construction is pleased to offer a comprehensive array of valuable benefits to protect your health, your family, and your way of life. We offer Health, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account (H S A), Accident Coverage, Company Sponsored Basic life and AD&D, Voluntary Life and AD&D, Disability, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Vacation, Sick Leave, and 401K with Company Matching.

AAP/EEO Statement

Bryan Construction is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran or disability status.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, and responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Application Deadline: November 13th, 2026