Construction Project Engineer

Yellowstone Local is proud to represent CML Security, an industry leader in detention and security construction solutions.

If you are ready to step into a high-impact construction role where your precision, drive, and project management skills actually move the needle, this is where you prove it.

What's in it for You?

• Annual salary range of $65,000 to $90,000

• Salary, exempt position with consistent, full-time work

• Exposure to complex commercial construction and security projects

• Career growth within a specialized, high-demand construction niche

• Opportunity to work on impactful projects across multiple locations

• Professional development through hands-on project management experience

• Travel opportunities for both short-term and long-term project assignments

Why You’ll Love It Here

• You will be part of a team that values precision, accountability, and strong execution

• Leadership that expects excellence and supports your professional growth

• A culture built on safety, compliance, and operational discipline

• Real responsibility from day one, not busy work

• The chance to sharpen your skills in budgeting, scheduling, subcontractor management, and construction documentation

• High-visibility role working directly with Project Executives and Superintendents

Your New Role

• Create and maintain detailed project schedules and budgets using Microsoft Project and related tools

• Manage RFIs, submittals, change estimates, change orders, ASIs, addenda, and meeting minutes

• Track and maintain compliance logs and contract documentation throughout the project lifecycle

• Support payment applications, cash flow projections, and margin analysis

• Draft subcontracts and manage assigned subcontractors

• Coordinate with Superintendents to verify project status and compile pay applications

• Facilitate submittal and constructability reviews

• Review daily reports and communicate critical issues to project leadership

• Ensure OSHA compliance, PPE requirements, and safety reporting standards are met

• Travel to assigned project sites as required

• Support project reporting, document control, and operational coordination

• Operate company vehicles and perform light physical tasks, including lifting up to 30 lbs

• Remain available outside standard business hours when project demands require

Hiring Expectations: Apply today, complete a quick phone screening, and get ready for an interview with our team to discuss your goals and experience.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field required

• 2 to 4 years of project management experience in construction required

• Strong experience with commercial construction, security construction, or detention equipment preferred

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Project, Adobe, or Bluebeam

• Experience with Timberline or similar construction accounting software preferred

• AutoCAD and Revit experience preferred

• Knowledge of construction documentation, budgeting, scheduling, and contract administration

• OSHA 30 certification required

• Valid driver’s license required

• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills

• Willingness to travel to project sites as needed

CML Security is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. #yellow