Project Engineer I

Mortenson•Tucson, AZ

19d

About The Position

Mortenson is seeking a Project Engineer I to review, analyze, manage, and resolve field coordination issues with project team members and other participants. The role requires effective interaction with staff at all levels in a changing environment, along with flexibility, resourcefulness, initiative, efficiency, professionalism, and confidentiality. The Project Engineer supports construction quality management, document and submittal administration, project coordination, field engineering, safety and compliance, and schedule completion.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Construction, Civil, or Architectural Engineering, or Construction Management.
Minimum of two years of related construction experience.
Detail orientation sufficient to organize and effectively manage multiple tasks.
Basic understanding of construction law and generally accepted business practices.
Strong teamwork orientation, initiative, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Positive and professional attitude and customer service skills.
Current driver’s license.
Must be currently legally authorized to work in the U.S. without employment visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

Interpret project plans, specifications, and details for subcontractors and craft persons.
Implement the pre-construction quality plan.
Obtain and maintain construction permits; manage fee payments and recurring expenses.
Develop and maintain the Material Tracking List, Project Test and Inspection Listing, Concrete Placement Log, and Non-Conformance Report.
Manage, create, and distribute contract documents.
Establish handling procedures for electronic documents, including RFIs and correspondence.
Incorporate processes and procedures for the project closeout phase.
Manage testing and inspection processes for construction quality management.
Implement a three-phase inspection system.
Establish reporting formats, protocols, schedules, and off-site testing procedures.
Notify the Project Manager and Superintendent of non-conforming test results or inspection items.
Manage submittals, including setting up the register, obtaining customer or architect approval, preparing transmittal forms, coordinating packaging, and managing review and processing.
Expedite submittals to align with the project schedule.
Communicate submittal process details to subcontractors and suppliers.
Issue submittal requirement letters.
Provide periodic updates of the submittal register to the customer or architect.
Coordinate subcontractor details, including verifying insurance, preparing paperwork, and requesting final payment.
Develop and distribute RFIs and Change Orders.
Define and implement procedures for posting revisions and updates to as-built construction documents.
Incorporate subcontractor as-built documentation into contract document updates.
Mentor, manage, and evaluate field engineers.
Determine alternative work methods as needed.
Coordinate safety and compliance for all team members.
Maintain the schedule of timelines and ensure completion.

Benefits

Medical and prescription drug plans, including vision coverage at no additional cost (for eligible Non-Craft and Non-Union Craft employees working 25 or more hours per week).
Dental plan (for eligible Non-Craft and Non-Union Craft employees working 25 or more hours per week).
401(k) retirement plan with a Mortenson match (for eligible Non-Craft and Non-Union Craft employees working 25 or more hours per week).
Paid time off, holidays, and other paid leaves (for eligible Non-Craft and Non-Union Craft employees working 25 or more hours per week).
Employer-paid life, AD&D, and disability insurance (for eligible Non-Craft and Non-Union Craft employees working 25 or more hours per week).
No-cost mental health tool and concierge with work-life resources (for eligible Non-Craft and Non-Union Craft employees working 25 or more hours per week).
Tuition reimbursement.
Adoption assistance.
Gym membership discount program.
Eligible for Mortenson’s incentive plan.