Project Engineer
Location : On-site, Phoenix AZ
Our client is a well-established heavy-civil contractor that is rapidly expanding its water and wastewater portfolio across Arizona. With several job-order-contract (JOC) awards in hand and a robust pipeline of municipal and private-sector work, they are adding a Project Engineer who is eager to learn every phase of project delivery and grow into a future Project Manager. If you thrive on fast-moving projects that improve community water systems, this is your chance to join a high-impact team with clear advancement potential.
Key Responsibilities
- Synchronize RFIs, submittals, and field logs to keep project documentation current and audit-ready.
- Team up with site leaders to track milestones, crew resources, and short-interval schedules that keep multiple jobs on time.
- Support JOC pursuits by assembling estimates, scope narratives, and proposal clarifications for quick-turn projects.
- Validate vendor invoices and crew timecards, flagging cost variances and assisting with monthly pay applications.
- Own safety walk-downs while helping compile start-up, commissioning, and turnover packages for project close-out.
What You’ll Work On
Water and wastewater treatment upgrades, pump stations, and distribution pipelines.Fast-track JOC assignments ranging from $150 K to $1.2 M, often 4- to 6-week cradle-to-grave cycles.Occasional travel throughout the Valley and northern Arizona for site visits (primarily day trips).Qualifications
1+ year of construction experience (internships count) with exposure to project coordination or controls.Bachelor’s degree in construction management, Civil / Mechanical Engineering, or similar.Familiarity with construction software such as Procore and Foundation; Primavera or CAD exposure is a plus.Strong communication, organization, and multitasking skills; passion for continuous learning.Compensation & Benefits
Competitive base salary plus 5 – 15 % bonus tied to project performance.401(k) match, medical / dental / vision, HSA option, and 10+ PTO days.Professional development budget, tuition reimbursement, and structured mentorship.Why This Role
Ground-floor growth : help build a new water division backed by leadership with a successful heavy-civil track record.Broad exposure : estimating, scheduling, field coordination, and client interface—own the full project life-cycle early.Clear runway : defined path to Assistant PM and Project Manager roles as the group scales regionally.About Blue Signal :
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