Junior Construction Project Engineer - Federal Construction

Construction Project Engineer (Junior) - Federal Construction
Location: Lexington, KY 40506
Job Type: Full-Time, On-Site
Travel: Approximately 10%
Salary: $110,000 - $125,000 annually (based on experience and qualifications)
COA (contingent on award) and the length of the contract (two years plus).
Join Our Team
GoldenWolf is seeking a motivated Construction Project Engineer to support the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) on an approximately $82 million federal construction project for the USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS) Forage Animal Production Research Unit (FAPRU) in Lexington, Kentucky.
This high-profile project includes construction of a new 53,220-square-foot laboratory and office facility located on the University of Kentucky campus. The selected candidate will support construction management, quality assurance, contract administration, and project oversight activities while working directly with government representatives, contractors, and project stakeholders.
This opportunity is ideal for candidates with experience in construction management, project engineering, quality assurance, or federal construction projects seeking to grow their careers on a large-scale USACE program.

What You'll Do

• Monitor construction activities for compliance with plans, specifications, contract requirements, and regulatory standards.
• Perform quality assurance inspections and prepare daily QA reports.
• Review contractor submittals, schedules, quality control plans, safety plans, and environmental documentation.
• Assist with construction management and contract administration activities.
• Track RFIs, deficiencies, change requests, and corrective actions.
• Review payment applications, progress reports, and project schedules.
• Support change order development, cost estimating, negotiations, and contract modifications.
• Participate in preconstruction meetings, progress meetings, and project reviews.
• Maintain project documentation, meeting minutes, correspondence, and project records.
• Coordinate testing activities and verify compliance with quality standards.
• Review shop drawings, submittals, and operation and maintenance manuals.
• Support punch-list completion, final inspections, and project closeout activities.

Required Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in construction management, project engineering, contract administration, quality assurance, or related construction disciplines.
• Ability to interpret construction drawings, specifications, schedules, and contract documents.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to work full-time on-site in Lexington, Kentucky.

Preferred Qualifications
• Experience supporting USACE, DoD, USDA, NAVFAC, or other federal construction projects.
• Familiarity with RMS/QCS software.
• Knowledge of CPM scheduling.
• Experience with construction cost estimating and project controls.
• Understanding of EM 385-1-1 safety requirements.
• Experience performing quality assurance inspections and contractor oversight.

Why Join GoldenWolf?
• Competitive compensation: $110,000 - $125,000
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Federal Holidays
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with Employer Match up to 5%
• Life, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Accident, and Critical Illness Coverage
• Opportunity to support a high-profile federal construction program
• Professional growth and advancement opportunities

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.