Project Engineer Job at Pence Companies (Portland)

Job Description

Project Engineer role assisting projects teams with obtaining, evaluating, coordinating and distributing information and authorizations needed to construct projects on time, within budget, safely, and with quality.

Job Responsibility

Assisting the projects teams with obtaining, evaluating, coordinating and distributing the information and authorizations needed to construct projects on time, within budget, safely, and with quality in partnership with the project team
Act as a steward of Pence culture, using our values to guide decisions and behaviors
Uphold and communicate Pence safety standards
Proactive, self-starting, self-managing
Takes ownership of projects
Behaves in a manner that sets a positive example for others to follow
Makes day-to-day decisions that enhance profitability without sacrificing our values or relationships
Mentors Project Administrators, Interns and fellow Project Engineers
Responsible for mitigating and reporting project risk
Follows all policies and procedures and ensures others do as well
Working knowledge of the contract documents including all drawings and specifications
Clearly communicates and uses a collaborative approach so information is shared between relevant teams and trades
Participate in jobsite safety obligations including safety meetings, walks, and other related tasks
Builds effective relationships with customers, design team, subcontractors, suppliers, and user groups that reflect and support company core values and meets and exceeds the project’s expectations
Organize and complete job site filing
Enter timecard data
Take and record/save job site photographs
Review and maintain as-builts
Assist with project meetings including taking and distributing meeting minutes
Produce daily reports
Track labor productivity
Assist project team with shop drawing and submittal review
Produce placement drawings for self-preform crews
Assist project team with development and enforcement of project schedule
Misc. field quality assurance and quality controls tasks as assigned by the project team
Assist / manage project closeout
Responsible for managing, maintaining, coordinating, organizing, tracking, updating, and/or expediting the flow of project information as required
Assists Project Manager with change management process tracking and mitigating all cost liabilities
Assist Project Manager with constructing project budget
Assist Project Manager with project forecasting/project reviews
Assist Project Manager with project invoicing, both subcontractor/supplier and owner billing
Manage submittal process to ensure conformance to the contract documents and timely procurement of materials so as to maintain quality and schedule
Manage RFI process, reviewing all RFI’s for potential cost / schedule impacts and mitigating those liabilities accordingly in concert with the project team
Work with project team to prepare scope of work instructions, technical requirements and bid packages for subcontractor and vendor items
Aid in obtaining competitive pricing
Develop and maintain relationships with sub-contractors and clients
Support project team with quantity take offs and estimating
Resolves cost discrepancies by collecting and analyzing information
Assemble accurate and well-organized estimates and proposals
Organize sub-contractor’s quotations and insure quotes meet contract documents
Assists Project Manager to prepare subcontractor and vendor scopes of work
Produce Contract exhibits
Assist Project Manager in review of Owner Contracts
Draft SPO, SPO-PO and Master Agreement requests at the direction of the Project Manager
Assure accuracy and appropriateness of contract text and Exhibits
Ensure contracts and proposals are properly entered and organized
Ensure Subcontractor and Vendor are compliant
Any and all other duties as assigned

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Engineering Management or similar degree
In lieu of degree commensurate experience in Construction field is acceptable
At least 2 years of applicable construction experience preferred
Experience with construction software platforms preferred
Computer literate with excellent Microsoft Office skills (Excel, Outlook, Word)
Strong written and verbal communication skills, detail-oriented
Strong organizational and time management skills
Excellent problem solving and analytical skills
Understanding of plans and schematics
Can work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
Must have, or complete within six months of hire, CPR and first aid certifications and OSHA 10 training
Must be available to work flexible hours