Project Engineer - Water/Wastewater (Tucson)

Ellison-Mills Contracting; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Ellison-Mills Contracting in Tucson, AZ, seeks a Project Coordinator with 3+ years in water and wastewater construction to support PMs and field crews. You will read plans, prepare RFIs/submittals, track costs, and maintain project documentation while coordinating with owners, engineers, inspectors, subcontractors, and suppliers.

Willingness to visit active sites and travel as needed is required. The role emphasizes strong communication, organization, and safety awareness in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in water and wastewater construction.
• Experience supporting underground utilities construction (waterlines, sewer, storm drain, force mains).
• Ability to read and interpret construction plans, specs, and project documents.
• Assist Project Managers and Superintendents with day-to-day coordination and administration.
• Experience preparing and tracking RFIs, submittals, change orders, and project documentation.
• Ability to assist with schedules, quantities, cost tracking, and progress reporting.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to identify potential conflicts.
• Experience coordinating with owners, engineers, inspectors, subcontractors, suppliers, and field personnel.
• Ability to visit active construction sites and support field operations.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and construction/project management software.
• Knowledge of OSHA requirements and construction safety practices.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced construction environment.
• Valid driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Assist Project Managers and Superintendents with day-to-day project coordination and administration.
• Assist with RFIs, submittals, change orders, project documentation, and correspondence.
• Ability to visit active construction sites and support field operations as needed.
• Coordinate with owners, engineers, inspectors, subcontractors, suppliers, and field personnel.
• Support field teams in scheduling, cost tracking, and progress reporting.

Skills

Plan interpretation

Project coordination

Documentation management

Cost tracking

Field operations support

Communication skills

Safety awareness

Tools

Microsoft Office

Construction PM software

Job description

• Minimum 3 years of experience in water and wastewater construction
• Experience supporting the construction of underground utilities, including waterlines, sewer, storm drain, force mains, and related infrastructure
• Ability to read and interpret construction plans, specifications, and project documents
• Assist Project Managers and Superintendents with day-to-day project coordination and administration
• Experience preparing and tracking RFIs, submittals, change orders, project documentation, and correspondence
• Ability to assist with project schedules, quantities, cost tracking, and progress reporting
• Strong attention to detail and ability to identify potential construction conflicts or issues
• Experience coordinating with owners, engineers, inspectors, subcontractors, suppliers, and field personnel
• Ability to visit active construction sites and support field operations as needed
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and construction/project management software
• Knowledge of OSHA requirements and construction safety practices
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced construction environment
• Valid driver's license required

Rate varies based on experience