Project Engineer

Role Overview

• Support the Project Manager in administering the contract in accordance with FAR clauses, UFGS Division 01, and NAVFAC requirements.
• Manage the submittal register, including preparation, tracking, review coordination, and status reporting.
• Prepare, process, and track Requests for Information (RFIs) and formal contract correspondence.
• Maintain accurate contract records, logs, and documentation in accordance with NAVFAC standards.
• Support change management activities, including scope definition, cost impacts, and schedule impacts.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for design coordination between the Contractor and the Designer of Record (DOR).
• Manage design deliverables and design submittals in accordance with the Design-Build contract requirements.
• Coordinate Government design reviews and track resolution of NAVFAC comments.
• Verify design compliance with UFCs, UFGS, and project-specific criteria.
• Provide constructability input and technical support to the Project Manager and Superintendent.
• Coordinate closely with the Project Superintendent to resolve constructability issues, RFIs, and sequencing constraints.
• Support field operations through timely engineering responses and technical clarifications.
• Maintain awareness of construction progress to ensure alignment between design, schedule, and field execution.
• Support resolution of technical issues without directing field labor.
• Assist in maintaining the project schedule as a central management tool.
• Coordinate engineering deliverables and submittals to support schedule milestones.
• Support cost control efforts through tracking of changes, quantities, and impacts.
• Assist with preparation and review of progress documentation supporting pay applications.
• Maintain professional and timely communication with all project stakeholders.
• Serve as Deputy Project Manager during the Project Manager’s absence when assigned.
• Support project closeout activities, including as-built documentation and turnover packages.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Project Manager or Project Executive.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or related field.
• Five (5) or more years of experience supporting Design-Build or heavy civil construction projects, including federal projects.
• Experience supporting NAVFAC, USACE, or other DoD construction projects.
• Demonstrated experience in contract administration, submittals, RFIs, and design coordination.
• Familiarity with UFGS, UFC, and FAR requirements.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel), Bluebeam, AutoCAD and other suites of construction software.
• Working knowledge of Primavera P6 preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills suitable for Government correspondence.
• U.S. Citizenship required.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Retirement plans
• Paid time off
• Flexible work arrangements
• Professional development