Senior Project Engineer

AppleOne Employment Services; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with match

Company-paid holidays

Paid vacation

Job summary

AppleOne Employment Services seeks a Senior Project Engineer to lead coordination on federal design-build construction projects at Tinker Air Force Base in Oklahoma City, OK. You will collaborate with project managers, superintendents, and government representatives to ensure on-time delivery and compliance.

This direct-hire role rewards strong organization, proactive communication, and the ability to manage complex schedules, RFIs, submittals, and documentation across multi-discipline teams.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant construction project engineering or project coordination experience.
• Experience as a Project Engineer or Senior Project Engineer in federal or government construction environments.
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architectural Engineering, or related discipline.
• Ability to interpret construction drawings, specifications, and contract requirements.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and general construction documentation tools.
• Excellent organization, communication, follow-up, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the Project Manager and Superintendent with daily coordination and execution of federal construction projects.
• Manage RFIs, submittals, project documentation, progress reports, photographs, and related document control activities.
• Review drawings, specifications, contract documents, and technical requirements to ensure compliance and accuracy.
• Coordinate subcontractors, suppliers, material procurement, deliveries, and purchasing activities to support project schedules.
• Assist with schedule updates, quality control, safety initiatives, sustainability requirements, and communication among project stakeholders.
• Support project turnover and closeout activities, including punch lists, warranties, guarantees, final documentation, and acceptance requirements.

Skills

Project coordination

RFIs & submittals

Schedule updates

Communication

Problem solving

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Architectural Engineering

Tools

Procore

MS Office

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking a Senior Project Engineer for a direct hire opportunity supporting federal design-build construction projects at Tinker Air Force Base in Oklahoma City, OK. This role is ideal for an experienced construction professional who enjoys coordinating complex project details, supporting field operations, and contributing to high-profile military and government infrastructure work.

This opportunity offers the stability of an established federal construction contractor with a strong reputation for quality, safety, integrity, and long-term client relationships. You will work with experienced project managers, superintendents, subcontractors, and government representatives on mission‑critical projects such as aircraft hangars, military facilities, barracks, headquarters buildings, and other federal construction programs.

The environment is collaborative, professional, and team-oriented, with supportive leadership and a culture that values accountability, communication, and career growth. This is a strong fit for a motivated Senior Project Engineer who wants to build a long‑term construction career while working on projects that directly support military and government operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Project Manager and Superintendent with daily coordination and execution of federal construction projects.
• Manage RFIs, submittals, project documentation, progress reports, photographs, and related document control activities.
• Review drawings, specifications, contract documents, and technical requirements to help ensure compliance and project accuracy.
• Coordinate subcontractors, suppliers, material procurement, deliveries, and purchasing activities to support project schedules.
• Assist with schedule updates, quality control, safety initiatives, sustainability requirements, and communication among project stakeholders.
• Support project turnover and closeout activities, including punch lists, warranties, guarantees, final documentation, and acceptance requirements.

Compensation and Benefits

• Salary range: $80,000 to $100,000 per year.
• Direct hire opportunity.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life and supplemental insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Company-paid holidays.
• Paid vacation.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Support federal design-build construction projects from preconstruction through closeout.
• Coordinate RFIs, submittals, schedules, procurement, documentation, and field communication.
• Assist project leadership with subcontractor coordination, quality control, safety compliance, and project reporting.
• Review construction drawings, specifications, and contract documents to confirm project requirements are understood and followed.
• 10+ years of relevant construction project engineering or project coordination experience.
• Experience as a Project Engineer or Senior Project Engineer in commercial, federal, government, or related construction environments.
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architectural Engineering, or a related discipline, or equivalent experience.
• Ability to interpret construction drawings, specifications, technical documents, and contract requirements.
• Strong understanding of RFIs, submittals, scheduling, procurement, documentation, and project closeout processes.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and general computer-based construction documentation tools.
• Excellent organization, communication, follow‑up, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work effectively with project managers, superintendents, subcontractors, suppliers, design teams, and government representatives.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with federal, military, government, or Department of Defense construction projects.
• Design‑build construction experience.
• Familiarity with Procore or similar construction project management and document control platforms.
• Experience coordinating LEED, sustainability, or federal compliance‑related project requirements.
• Background supporting complex industrial facilities, infrastructure, aircraft hangars, military facilities, barracks, or headquarters building projects.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disabled / Protected Veterans

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