Staff Project Engineer, Construction - May 2027 Graduate

Tepa Companies; Fort Benning (GA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

The Tepa Companies seeks a Staff Project Engineer to assist the project manager with all aspects of project execution, from client relations to schedules and deliverables. May 2027 graduates are encouraged to apply; this entry-level role requires completed education in the discipline and offers hands-on learning, mentorship, and growth within the company.

The position involves collaboration with Program Managers and Field staff, travel to client sites, and support across bidding, RFIs, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in construction management or related field, May 2027 graduates.

Responsibilities

• Assist Project Managers in initiation, coordination, meetings, documentation, reporting, and close-out of projects.
• Plan, schedule, and manage project timelines to meet deadlines.
• Contribute to team efforts with ownership and accountability for tasks.
• Maintain accuracy, integrity, and attention to detail in all duties.
• Review project documentation for accuracy and completeness.
• Develop outlines for work processes and procedures.
• Assist with quality control and assurance.
• Track RFIs and assist with bid/estimate coordination.
• Maintain open communication with field staff and clients; travel to sites as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written沟通 skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving skills

Task prioritization

Attention to detail

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction management or applicable field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

About The Tepa Companies

Established in 2005 and owned by the Paskenta Band of Nomlaki Indians, The Tepa Companies deliver comprehensive and sustainable solutions to federal, state, local, and private-sector clients throughout the United States. The tribally owned companies work independently and collaboratively to provide wide-ranging construction, engineering, environmental, industrial, staffing, and technology services.

When you join Tepa Companies, you have the opportunity to expand your entrepreneurial skill set while growing professionally alongside the best in the industry. You will have the opportunity to impact your team, the organization as a whole, and subsequently, our Tribe.

We seek out top talent to provide the best services for our clients. We focus on being a responsible company for our employees and their families by creating a culture that reflects our core values and offering competitive pay and benefits package. Our benefits package includes comprehensive medical, dental, vision, generous paid time off and holidays, 401(k) plan with company match, life insurance, flexible spending and health savings account, mental health support and resources, short and long-term disability, and tuition reimbursement.

Location: This is a Traveling role with the first project being Fort Benning, GA.

Pay Range: $35 - $45/HR + per diem as applicable

About The Job

The Tepa Companies are seeking a Staff Project Engineer to assist the project manager with all aspects of the project(s) execution to include client relationships, schedules, and project deliverables. You will collaborate with the Program Manager, Project Managers, and other Project Staff to execute tasks and team collaboration activities. You will assist the Project Manager, address needs of production teams, subcontractors, and the client.

This role is intended for May 2027 college graduates who majored in an applicable field. As Tepa continues to grow, we are focusing on hiring recent graduates to begin their careers at our organization with opportunities to receive hands-on learning, mentorship, and growth within the company. This is an entry-level position that does not require previous experience but does require completed education in the particular discipline.

• Assists Project Managers in each phase of the project including initiation, project coordination, meeting planning and documentation, project report deliverables, administrative tasks (e.g., project status reporting), and project close out.
• Assists Project Managers to plan, schedule, and manage project timelines to see all deadlines are met.
• Contributes to all team efforts by taking ownership of assigned tasks and duties and is fully transparent and accountable for the successful performance of assigned tasks.
• Performs all duties with the highest possible degree of accuracy, integrity, and attention to detail.
• Reviews project documentation for accuracy and completeness.
• Develops and outline work processes and procedures.
• Assists Project Managers with ensuring quality control and assurance.
• Tracks Requests for Information (RFIs).
• Assists Project Managers with bid and project estimating and coordination.
• Maintains open communication with field staff regarding all issues and create resolutions.
• Travels to client and project sites as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in construction management or another applicable field (May 2027 graduates)
• No years of relevant work experience required
• One (1) internship completed in relevant field
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal, logical thinking, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to prioritize tasks to meet multiple schedule deadlines
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office products, especially Word and Excel
• Strong attention to detail

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