Project Engineer I - Civil

Mortenson • Robbinsdale, MN

3d • $84,100 - $113,500 • Onsite

About The Position

Mortenson is seeking a Project Engineer I for its Civil Group to review, analyze, manage, and resolve field coordination issues with project team members and participants. The role requires interacting with staff at all levels in a changing environment while remaining flexible, resourceful, proactive, efficient, professional, and discreet.

This position travels throughout the United States to project locations 100% of the time, with regular rotations home every three weeks for five days. The employee may be based anywhere in the United States.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction, Civil or Architectural Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent experience.
• 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 legally authorized to work in the United States 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 and 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 the 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 no-additional-cost vision coverage (for eligible non-craft and non-union craft employees working 25 or more hours per week).
• Dental plan (for eligible employees).
• 401(k) retirement plan with a Mortenson match (for eligible employees).
• Paid time off, holidays, and other paid leaves (for eligible employees).
• Employer-paid life, AD&D, and disability insurance (for eligible employees).
• No-cost mental health tool and concierge with extensive work-life resources (for eligible employees).
• Tuition reimbursement (for eligible employees).
• Adoption assistance (for eligible employees).
• Gym membership discount program (for eligible employees).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level