Project Engineer I, II, Senior

ISEC•Vancouver, WA

About The Position

The Project Engineer supports the Project Manager in the planning, coordination, and execution of construction projects. This role is responsible for project administration activities including material releases, vendor coordination, submittals, change orders, invoice coding, document control, and scheduling support. The Project Engineer works closely with internal teams, vendors, and field personnel to help ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in accordance with contract documents and ISEC standards.

Requirements

Basic knowledge of ISEC products, services, processes and projects
Understands project plans and specifications
Works autonomously at times
Seeks guidance for unusual or complex problems and supervisor approval for changes in standards
Engages in company culture
Open to feedback and flexible to change
Proficient in MS Office Suite
Efficient written and verbal communication skills
Strong prioritization and organizational skills, detail-oriented
Intermediate knowledge of ISEC products, services, processes and projects
Earns trust and takes additional ownership of projects, results and customer service
Confidently presents self to internal stakeholders and external customers
Takes responsibility for many vendor and customer relationships
Understands jobsite environment and reviews jobsite progress with little to no supervision
Ability to lead an assignment/special project from start to finish
Makes decisions independently depending on level of complexity
Functions autonomously most of the time
Ability to be strategic/think critically and analytically
Ability to navigate and mitigate risk
Initiates and maintains relationships with key staff and other departments
Contributes to the company above and beyond project(s)
Assist in development/mentoring of Level 1
Advanced knowledge of ISEC products, services, processes and projects
Ability to take on more complex jobs, fill in for a PM and run a project with limited oversight
Demonstrates a high level of relationship building with internal and external customers and supply chain
Involved in field operations and impacts most of the strategy and execution on projects
Exposure to multiple or larger projects with increased scope and complexity
Independent decision making
Fully autonomous in position
Directs activities; offers recommendations and solutions
Demonstrates problem solving and mature judgement in anticipating and solving issues
Assist in development/mentoring of Level 1 & 2; may have a direct report

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in a related field
Bachelor’s degree in a related field
Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Responsibilities

Assist in the development, preparation, and finalization of project schedule.
Responsible for procuring and submitting all project submittal information as well as managing the approval process.
Responsible for assisting with the administration of the subcontract requirements, contract documents, and change orders.
Coordinate communications and correspondences from owners, general contractors, and subcontractors.
Ensure project quality control procedures are followed during construction process, in accordance with the contract documents and ISEC policies and procedures.
Responsible for job closeout being performed in a proper and efficient manner, while keeping the Project Manager informed.
Assist in resolution of conflicts with clients and customers.
Record all applicable information in Project Control/Document Control System with target dates for completion of tasks.
Review Job Costs with Project Manager.
Manage shop drawings through project specification, general contractor review, and final installation to the field.
Follow up with internal and external customers on shop drawing changes and schedule changes or delays.
Release material in a timely manner and coordinate deliveries.
Visits jobsites as needed; understands jobsite environment and reviews jobsite progress
Maintain a Shortage and Breakage Log and reorder material as necessary.
Prepare operation and maintenance manuals, guarantees and submit in accordance with specification requirements on each project.
Assist Project Manager in preparing monthly billings, cost projection and weekly logs
Manage and implement ISEC Safety requirements:
Promote a positive atmosphere for safety excellence committed to the Safety Promise.
Coach employees who need improvement and assign work to only those employees trained and qualified to perform the task.
Ensure all recognized safety deficiencies are promptly corrected.
Report all injuries and incidents to Managers and Safety Department.
Planning and coordinating deliveries to the job following safe and best practices.
Demonstrates commitment to deliver outstanding service – both with internal and external customers 
Takes ownership to personally resolve customer problems (or find someone who can) 
Listens well, asks clarifying questions, and checks for agreement with customers 
Committed to following-up with customers in all instances in a timely manner 
Strong sense of accountability - ensures that you will do what you say that you are going to do 
Creates a personal connection with customers – smiles, warm greetings, acts friendly and respectful
Positive attitude