Program​/Project Engineer

Location:

Rapid City, South Dakota

Salary Range: $100,000 - $125,000 annually

Job Type: Full-time

Project Solutions Inc. is seeking a highly motivated Licensed Professional Civil Engineer to provide program and project management to a variety of civil construction projects with a primary focus on the Western Federal Lands Highway Division (WFLHD) of the Federal Highways Administration (FHWA). The ideal candidate will bring strong analytical skills, technical expertise, and the ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with multiple diverse skill‑set teams.

This role offers the opportunity to contribute to other impactful projects, including assisting with other federal agencies such as the Departments of the Interior and Agriculture.

• Serve as the Government’s primary point of contact and client manager for contract and Task Order management
• Oversee contract and scope, schedule, budget, invoice, and quality assurance/quality control on multiple Task Orders
• Serve as the Government’s primary point of contact for work performed by subconsultants
• Ensure compliance with the terms and conditions of the contract and each Task Order
• Appoint and assemble on‑site project team(s)
• Perform project setup at project site, periodic project site visits, and long‑term coverage when available
• Supervise and assign tasks to project inspectors and/or office support personnel
• Review resumes of potential candidates, recommend, and submit candidates for approval to government
• Interact and communicate with partner agencies, the public, landowners, construction contractors, and other stakeholders
• Create and adapt project work plans to align with changing priorities and requirements
• Administration of a construction contractor’s work and assignment of inspectors to ensure adequate oversight of the contractor’s operations
• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules, identifying milestones and tracking progress
• Analysis of a Construction Contractor critical path method and bar chart schedules
• Prepare and contribute to technical engineering reports, specifications, and project documentation
• Measurement/documentation of work completed daily and maintaining accurate and complete project records within prescribed guidelines
• Coordinate and participate in program/project meetings and reviews
• Prepare or direct the preparation/modification of reports, construction schedules, and design plans
• Assist in preparing accurate cost estimates and quotations to ensure project profitability
• Monitor and manage project hours against budgeted hours to maintain profitability
• Track and analyze project performance, ensuring timely and successful achievement of short‑and long‑term goals

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited university
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in at least one State

• Minimum of 5 years of on‑site project administration in a project lead position such as a project engineer or project manager
• Full and completed performance in at least one project supporting the FHWA
• Minimum of 5 years demonstrating experience in task order management including program management of multiple task orders simultaneously, assembling and staffing on‑site project teams, coordinating logistics, and serving as the primary point of contact for the client/government.
• Applying specifications for construction of roads and bridges
• Administration of a construction contractor’s work and assignment of inspectors to ensure adequate oversight of the contractor’s operations
• Construction oversight of environmental mitigation for wetlands, threatened and endangered species, sensitive species; cultural and historical resources; hazardous materials, wild and scenic rivers wildlife and fisheries; noise; visual, water, and air quality; and interagency coordination of environmental concerns

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving capabilities
• Proficient in interpreting technical drawings, plans, and schematics
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Effective interpersonal skills; ability to…