Job Description
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. Tepa Companies is an equal opportunity employer and encourages diversity in the workforce.
LOCATION: This is a traveling position requiring frequent travel to project sites in California. The exact location will be determined.
About The Job The Tepa Companies are seeking a Staff Project Engineer to assist the project manager with all aspects of the project(s) execution to include 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, address needs of production teams, subcontractors, and the client.
This role is intended for May 2026 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 Project Managers to plan, schedule, and manage 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 outline 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.
- Add assist with bid and project estimating.
- Add assist with bid coordination.
What We’re Looking For - Bachelor’s degree in construction management or another applicable field
- No years of relevant work experience required
- One (1) internship completed in 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
Job Tags
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