Construction Engineer / Project Engineer

Job Overview The Construction Engineer supports the contractor delivering construction projects across Micronesia for U.S. government projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide field engineering and project engineering support to the Project Manager and Superintendent to execute the work safely, on schedule, and per contract requirements.
• Interpret contract documents (plans, specifications, codes, and approved RFIs) and support constructability reviews and field coordination.
• Prepare, track, and manage RFIs, submittals, shop drawings, and material/product data; coordinate approvals with designers, vendors, and subcontractors.
• Support work planning and progress tracking (look-aheads, daily/weekly coordination), and assist with quantity tracking, pay applications, and field reporting.
• Coordinate with subcontractors and suppliers to resolve technical issues, maintain production flow, and ensure proper installation sequencing.
• Document and support change management: identify potential change events, develop backup (quantities, labor/equipment impacts), and assist with pricing, proposals, and change order execution.
• Participate in inspections and testing (as applicable) to verify work conforms to contract requirements; track deficiencies/punch items and support closeout documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering or related field
• 5–10 years of construction or project engineering experience
• U.S. federal construction experience preferred
• Ability to work in remote, overseas environments

Compensation

• Base Salary Equivalent: USD $50,000–$75,000 (experience dependent)

Additional benefits may include overseas or hardship differential, housing or housing allowance, per diem/COLA, and travel or rotation benefits (project dependent).

Work Environment

• Remote island project sites
• Tropical climate conditions

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