Junior Construction Project Engineer - Federal Construction

Construction Project Engineer (Junior) - Federal Construction
Location: Richmond, KY
Job Type: Full-Time, On-Site
Travel: Approximately 10%
Salary: $100,000 - $120,000 annually (based on experience and qualifications)
Project: Blue Grass Army Depot (BGAD) Small Arms Ammunition Magazine Program
COA (contingent on award) and the length of the contract (two years plus).
Join Our Team
GoldenWolf is seeking a motivated Construction Project Engineer (Junior) to support a major federal construction program at Blue Grass Army Depot (BGAD) in Richmond, Kentucky.
This position supports the construction of a 170,000-square-foot Small Arms Ammunition Magazine and associated facilities as part of a multi-year $35 million U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) project. The selected candidate will work alongside government personnel, contractors, and project leadership to ensure successful project execution from construction through closeout.
This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career construction professional seeking experience on a large-scale federal construction project.

What You'll Do
·       Monitor construction activities to ensure compliance with contract documents, plans, specifications, and quality standards.
·       Perform quality assurance inspections and field surveillance activities.
·       Review contractor submittals, schedules, quality control plans, and safety plans.
·       Support contract administration and construction documentation efforts.
·       Track RFIs, submittals, change requests, deficiencies, and corrective actions.
·       Assist with project scheduling, cost tracking, and change management activities.
·       Attend project meetings and prepare meeting minutes and action items.
·       Review contractor pay applications and progress reports.
·       Assist with preparation of government estimates and contract modifications.
·       Support commissioning, final inspections, and project closeout activities.
·       Maintain accurate project records and provide status updates to project leadership.
Required Qualifications
·       Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field preferred.
·       Minimum 2 years of construction management, construction administration, project engineering, or contract administration experience.
·       Knowledge of commercial, industrial, or federal construction practices.
·       Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and schedules.
·       Strong written and verbal communication skills.
·       Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
·       Ability to work full-time on-site in Richmond, Kentucky.
Preferred Qualifications
·       Experience supporting USACE, DoD, NAVFAC, or other federal construction projects.
·       Familiarity with RMS/QCS construction management software.
·       Working knowledge of CPM scheduling.
·       Understanding of EM 385-1-1 safety requirements.
·       Experience performing quality assurance, inspections, or contractor oversight.
Why Join GoldenWolf?
·       Opportunity to support a high-profile federal construction project.
·       Competitive salary range: $100,000 - $120,000.
·       Paid Time Off (PTO).
·       Paid Federal Holidays.
·       Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
·       401(k) with up to 5% employer match.
·       Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Accident, and Critical Illness coverage options.
·       Career growth within a nationally recognized facilities and construction services organization.
Equal Employment Opportunity
GoldenWolf, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

Company Description
GoldenWolf is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, Women-Owned Small Business that provides comprehensive facility management and support services to federal agencies. The company specializes in delivering a wide range of professional services, including facilities condition assessments, quality assurance, construction management, strategic planning, and technical support across civilian and defense sectors. We invite you to visit the GoldenWolf website at www.goldenwolf.com to learn more about the organization and explore other career opportunities.