About this Project Controls Engineer role at The Copper River Family of Companies
Coho Construction Management is seeking an experienced Project Controls Engineer to support a federal design and construction program. This remote, part-time position (up to 30 hours per week) supports project planning, scheduling, reporting, contract administration, and project controls activities while working closely with project managers, subcontractors, and federal stakeholders. Although the position is remote, preference will be given to candidates who can periodically work on-site in Chantilly, Virginia, and attend meetings in Washington, DC, as required.
Responsibilities (include but are not limited to):
- Support the development, implementation, and maintenance of project controls processes for federal design and construction projects.
- Monitor task order performance, project schedules, budgets, and key performance indicators.
- Assist the Project Manager with contract administration activities, ensuring coordination between subcontractors, field personnel, and project leadership.
- Prepare and maintain project schedules, status reports, and project tracking documentation.
- Coordinate project meetings, prepare meeting agendas and minutes, and track action items through completion.
- Maintain organized electronic project files, correspondence, reports, and contract documentation.
- Support the preparation of weekly and monthly consolidated project reports highlighting project status, risks, milestones, and outstanding issues.
- Track project deliverables and ensure timely completion in accordance with contract requirements.
- Assist with responding to Government requests for information and project documentation.
- Identify project risks and communicate schedule or performance concerns to project leadership.
- Collaborate with project teams to improve reporting processes and project controls methodologies.
- Perform additional duties as assigned in support of contract objectives.
Essential Job Qualifications and Requirements:
- Education and Certifications:
- Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or a related discipline
- Required Experience and Skills:
- Minimum 5 years of experience supporting project controls, construction management, engineering, or federal construction programs
- Experience supporting project scheduling, reporting, and contract administration
- Strong analytical, organizational, and data management skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint).
- Ability to work independently while supporting geographically dispersed project teams.
About Copper River & The Native Village of Eyak:
Owned by the Native Village of Eyak (NVE), a federally recognized Alaska Native Tribe, the Copper River Family of Companies are a collection of entities that deliver a complementary set of solutions and services to support the diverse missions and requirements of our clients. Proud participants of the Small Business Administration’s (SBA) 8(a) Business Development Program since 2006, our companies consist of both current and graduation SBA 8(a) entities. It is our collective purpose to support the Tribe and diversify the NVE’s ability to facilitate economic advancement.
The income generated from our companies helps the Native Village of Eyak fund health and social services, economic development, natural resource/environmental education, jobs, job training, and other benefits to the NVE in a manner that is consistent with Alaskan Native cultural values and traditions.
Copper River’s Culture
The Copper River Family of Companies has a positive, supportive, and thriving culture. At the foundation of our culture is a focus on collaboration. No matter your role or which operating company you work for, we are ONE TEAM working toward the same goals for our customers and for our collective owner- The Native Village of Eyak. How we treat each other is just as important as the work we deliver.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Flexible Spending Account - healthcare and dependent care
- Health Savings Account - high deductible medical plan
- Retirement 401(k) with employer match
- Open leave policy and paid holidays
- Additional benefits including tuition reimbursement, transportation expense account, employee assistance program, and more!
Note: These benefits are only applicable to full time, regular associates at Copper River.
Disclaimer:
The Copper River Family of Companies provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
