Construction Project Engineer 1

Habitat for Humanity Portland Region • Portland, OR

11d • Hybrid

About The Position

You are a Project Engineer, playing a crucial role in ensuring the successful construction of new affordable homes. You support the Project Management Team by handling the coordination of documents, and procurement needed to keep projects moving forward. From the initial concept through design review, permitting, site development, and construction, all the way to final certifications and as-built documentation, you serve as the central information hub, helping to turn plans into reality. At Habitat for Humanity Portland Region we believe that everyone deserves a stable and affordable place to call home. Founded in 1981, we have built and repaired homes in partnership with over 3,000 people across the Portland region. Habitat for Humanity Portland Region is an independent affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International and operates out of three offices, four brick-and-mortar stores, one warehouse, and numerous construction sites in Portland, Beaverton, Hillsboro, King City, Gresham, and Lake Oswego. Habitat Portland Region is intentional about building a healthy and thriving organizational culture and envisions a community of team members, partners, volunteers, and donors who are deeply committed to equitable and anti-racist practices in every facet of our organization. All of our team members engage in continual learning and seek ways to operationalize equitable practices. Our Equity Statement and Cultural Compact are living, breathing documents that we continually work toward. Please visit our website and social media pages to learn more.

Requirements

• Minimum 4+ years of progressive experience in construction administration, project/process management, contracting/material ordering, or accounting or 2+ years in combination with a relevant degree
• Working knowledge of construction documents (plans and specifications)
• Ability to work independently, and as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Lean and thoughtful time-management skills
• Ability to communicate with outside stakeholders, trade partners, and vendors
• Actively anticipates team needs, takes initiative to solve problems, and contributes to a collaborative, solutions-focused environment.
• Understanding of construction contracts, construction terminology, and construction drawing/plan reading.
• Proficiency with MS Word (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Experience using a cloud-based construction or project management software
• Ability to obtain and maintain a valid driver's license in good standing. The selected candidate will be required to submit their driver’s license for a motor vehicle record check (MVR).
• Any combination of formal education, paid work experience, unpaid/volunteer experience, and life experience may be considered.

Nice To Haves

• Any qualifying combination of education, certification, and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position.
• Bilingual in Spanish
• Certification or Degree in Construction Administration, Project Management, Process Management, Accounting
• Experience in architectural design; or drafting other technical drawings/specifications related to residential construction (mechanical, electrical, or plumbing, structural, civil)
• Certificates or completed training in Procore and/or Smartsheet, such as the “Smartsheet Certified Professional” certification

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with the Directors, Project Managers, and cross-departmentally as needed to ensure that assigned projects can proceed on time and within budget.
• Participate in construction, cross-departmental, external, and weekly project team meetings.
• Administer and utilize multiple project management software tools – Procore, Smartsheet
• Assist Project Managers, Directors, and other team leadership in crafting, documenting, and maintaining departmental processes and templates.
• Set and work on quarterly objectives associated with process development, procurement needs, personal growth, and training.
• Manage digital documentation during land acquisition, pre-construction, and construction phases.
• Act as the liaison between the Construction Department and other Habitat Departments to ensure that all documentation is provided as necessary, and/or is easily accessible.
• Manage all permit documents, drawings, revisions, and submittals.
• Assist Project Managers in setting up projects in Procore and Smartsheet
• Regularly update vendor database
• Facilitate project meetings and manage meeting minutes and action items
• Assist Directors and Project Managers with various due diligence/site feasibility tasks, including executing contracts with professional service providers
• Collaborate with City Representatives to complete HUD Environmental Review, if needed
• Assist Project Manager in developing project budgets and schedules.
• Work with the project team to compile accurate scopes of work.
• Create bid packages in Procore (construction project management software) and send requests for bids (RFBs) to contractors for all scopes of work.
• Coordinate and document all outreach with bidders/subcontractors throughout the RFB process.
• Manage bid comparison, contractor selection, and contract approval processes.
• Facilitate pre-contract meetings with the project team and new trades to discuss the project, determine SOV (schedule of values), and to review the project in detail before any work begins.
• Create, execute, and manage all contracts in Procore.
• Review, enter, and code invoices on a weekly basis, checking for accuracy and completion of work.
• Develop and maintain good working relationships with our vendors and trades.
• Issue and track all change orders.
• Regularly update project information and budget in multiple information sharing locations
• Reconcile accounts and close out all contracts by end of project.
• Assist Project Manager with producing material take-offs and estimates.
• Procure all material purchase orders from suppliers.
• Secure all material submittals, route for appropriate reviews, and document in Procore.
• Coordinate with Superintendent and suppliers to ensure on-time delivery of materials.
• Order and track gift-in-kind material donations from suppliers and Habitat for Humanity International
• Manage commercial account (Home Depot, Lowe’s) invoice processes in collaboration with Accountant.
• Perform onsite punch walks at pre-cover and pre-homeowner orientation and document punch items on Procore for site team to complete.
• Create homeowner manual for each project from template.
• Perform homebuyer orientations on completed homes prior to sales.

Benefits

• 100% employer-paid health insurance premium (medical, vision, alternative care, prescriptions) for employee; 50% paid for dependents
• 100% employer-funded Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)
• 100% employer-paid dental insurance for employee; 50% paid for dependents
• 100% employer-paid disability insurance
• Generous paid time off: starting at three weeks of Vacation time; two weeks of Sick time; 11 paid holidays; paid birthday off
• 3% matching 403(b) retirement savings plan
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed