Project Engineer I

Mortenson•Portland, OR

5h•$84,100 - $113,500

About The Position

Mortenson is seeking a Project Engineer I to review, analyze, manage, and resolve field coordination issues with project team members and participants. The position requires interacting with staff at all levels in a changing environment while remaining flexible, resourceful, proactive, efficient, professional, and confidential. The Project Engineer supports construction quality management, project documentation and closeout, submittals, subcontractor coordination, schedule management, safety, and compliance. The role also mentors, manages, and evaluates field engineers and determines alternative work methods as needed.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Construction, Civil, or Architectural Engineering, or Construction Management.
At least 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 construction quality testing and inspection processes, including 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 reviewing and processing submissions.
Expedite submittals to align with the project schedule.
Communicate submittal process details to subcontractors and suppliers, issue submittal requirement letters, and provide periodic register updates 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.
401(k) retirement plan with a Mortenson match.
Paid time off, holidays, and other paid leaves.
Employer-paid life, AD&D, and disability insurance.
No-cost mental health tool and concierge with work-life resources.
Tuition reimbursement.
Adoption assistance.
Gym membership discount program.
Eligible for Mortenson’s incentive plan.