Staff Project Engineer, Construction

ABOUT THE TEPA COMPANIES

Established in 2005 and owned by the Paskenta Band of Nomlaki Indians, The Tepa Companies deliver comprehensive and sustainable solutions to federal, state, local, and private-sector clients throughout the United States. The tribally owned companies work independently and collaboratively to provide wide-ranging construction, engineering, environmental, industrial, staffing, and technology services.

When you join Tepa Companies, you have the opportunity to expand your entrepreneurial skill set while growing professionally alongside the best in the industry. You will have the opportunity to impact your team, the organization as a whole, and subsequently, our Tribe.

We seek out top talent to provide the best services for our clients. We focus on being a responsible company for our employees and their families by creating a culture that reflects our core values and offering competitive pay and benefits packages. Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled.

LOCATION: Warner Robins, GA

ABOUT THE JOB

The Tepa Companies are seeking a Staff Project Engineer who will assist the project manager with all aspects of the project(s) execution including client relationships, schedules, and project deliverables. You will collaborate with the Program Manager, Project Managers, and other Project Staff to execute tasks and team collaboration activities. You will assist the Project Manager, and address the needs of production teams, subcontractors, and the client.

This role is intended for recent college graduates who majored in an applicable field. As Tepa continues to grow, we are focusing on hiring recent graduates to begin their careers at our organization with opportunities to receive hands-on learning, mentorship, and growth within the company. This is an entry-level position that does not require previous experience but does require completed education in the particular discipline.

Job Functions:

• Assist Project Managers in each phase of the project including initiation, project coordination, meeting planning and documentation, project report deliverables, administrative tasks (e.g., project status reporting), and project close-out.
• Assists the Project Manager in planning, scheduling, and managing project timelines to see all deadlines are met.
• Contributes to all team efforts by taking ownership of assigned tasks and duties and is fully transparent and accountable for the successful performance of assigned tasks.
• Performs all duties with the highest possible degree of accuracy, integrity, and attention to detail.
• Reviews project documentation for accuracy and completeness
• Develops and outlines work processes and procedures.
• Assists Project Managers with ensuring quality control and assurance.
• Tracks Requests for Information (RFIs)
• Maintain open communication with field staff regarding all issues and create resolutions.
• Travels to client and project sites as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Assist with bid and project estimating.
• Assist with bid coordination.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• Bachelor's degree in construction management or similar related field required
• 0-1 year of relevant work experience
• One (1) internship completed in a relevant field
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal, logical thinking, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to prioritize tasks to meet multiple schedule deadlines
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office products, especially Word and Excel
• Strong attention to detail