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Project Engineer
Location: North Phoenix, AZ (Onsite)
A dynamic infrastructure contractor with a rapidly growing presence in Arizona is expanding its water and wastewater construction group. With multiple fast-paced municipal and private-sector contracts in motion, they seek a Project Delivery Engineer who is passionate about learning all aspects of project execution and progressing toward project leadership roles. If you enjoy varied work, tangible impact, and structured career growth, this could be a great fit.
What You’ll Do
- Lead coordination of submittals, RFIs, and daily field documentation to support accurate, audit-ready project records.
- Work closely with superintendents to monitor schedules, track resources, and maintain project milestones.
- Support quick-turn job order contract (JOC) pursuits by preparing estimates, scope clarifications, and proposal materials.
- Review vendor billings and crew timecards, identifying cost variances and aiding in monthly pay application preparation.
- Conduct safety walk-downs and contribute to start‑up, commissioning, and turnover packages at project close‑out.
Typical Projects
- Water and wastewater treatment improvements, pump stations, and distribution pipelines.
- Fast-track JOC assignments with values typically ranging from $150K to $1.2M, often delivered in 4–6 weeks.
- Primarily local job sites with occasional day travel across the Valley and into northern Arizona.
What We’re Looking For
- At least 1 year of construction‑related experience (internships or co‑ops count), ideally with exposure to field coordination or project controls.
- Bachelor’s degree in construction management, Civil/Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
- Experience with construction software (like Procore or Foundation); familiarity with Primavera or CAD is a plus.
- Excellent communicator with strong organizational skills and a desire to grow professionally.
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive base salary plus a performance‑based bonus (typically 5–15%).
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) with company match, HSA options.
- Paid time off, holiday pay, professional development budget, tuition assistance, and mentorship programming.
Why This Role
- Growth Opportunity: Be part of building a water division backed by seasoned leadership with deep heavy‑civil experience.
- Full‑Cycle Exposure: Gain hands‑on experience in estimating, scheduling, field coordination, and client engagement.
- Career Path: Defined pathway toward Assistant Project Manager and Project Manager roles as the group scales across the region.
About Blue Signal:
Blue Signal is an award-winning, executive search firm specializing in various specialties. Our recruiters have a proven track record of placing top-tier talent across industry verticals, with deep expertise in numerous professional services. Learn more at bit.ly/46Gs4yS