Project Engineer

Hoffman Construction Company • Portland, OR

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Hoffman Construction is seeking a Project Engineer to provide technical and administrative support throughout the lifecycle of a hyper-scale data center construction project. As an integral member of the on-site Engineering Department, the Project Engineer coordinates with project team members, design professionals, subcontractors, and client stakeholders to resolve field coordination issues and maintain alignment across disciplines. Reporting to the Program Engineer, this role helps drive project milestones while upholding safety, quality, and constructability standards. The position is fully on-site.

The Project Engineer coordinates civil, architectural, and structural systems with mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems; supports field construction activities, BIM coordination, quality assurance, commissioning, and turnover; and serves as a technical resource at the on-site field construction office. The role requires flexibility to accommodate changing construction schedules, including extended hours or off-shift work. Work takes place on active construction sites, outdoors in varying weather, and near loud equipment, with physical activity that may include climbing, accessing confined or underground spaces, and lifting or carrying materials.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of Project Engineering experience in commercial building construction.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Bachelor of Science in civil, mechanical, electrical, or structural engineering; construction management; an equivalent degree; and/or equivalent craft-level work experience.
• Deep understanding of construction means and methods, trade sequencing, and commissioning workflows.
• Proficiency with Windows and Microsoft Office 365, including Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Teams, and a strong understanding of working within a computer network.
• Experience with project management software such as Prolog, Procore, E-Builder, Bluebeam, Microsoft Project, and Primavera Project Planner (P6).
• Experience with design software such as AutoCAD, Revit, and Navisworks.
• Training in design and construction document reading, design specifications, survey theory, and techniques.
• Experience organizing technical data neatly and accurately; ability to organize and analyze technical data effectively and accurately.
• Familiarity with Construction Specifications Institute (CSI) MasterFormat.
• Strong understanding of construction sequencing and field practices.
• Ability to work cooperatively in a fast-paced environment, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines.
• Excellent time-management, multitasking, and prioritization skills, including when frequently interrupted.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills and ability to develop strong interpersonal relationships.
• Ability to work closely with trade and craft personnel in a field-work setting; patience and professionalism.
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills with personnel across departments and leadership levels.
• Flexible schedule to accommodate extended hours or off-shift work as construction schedules and sequences change.
• Able to work outdoors in varying weather conditions and on active construction sites; climb stairs and ladders and inspect confined or underground spaces.
• Able to safely operate a vehicle and hold a valid driver’s license.
• Able to work near loud equipment more than 50% of the time and wear hearing protection as needed.
• Able to communicate project-related laws, ordinances, plans, regulations, protocols, directives, and standard operating procedures in English.
• Able to lift or manipulate 50 pounds to a height of three feet and carry or push it 50–100 feet.
• Able to bend and twist frequently and regularly kneel, crouch, or crawl to examine project work and access all areas and levels of the construction site.
• Able to use independent judgment, organizational skills, and critical thinking to determine methods for achieving desired results.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with hyperscale or mission-critical data center projects is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead or support meetings with area managers, design team members, subcontractors, and client representatives.
• Interface between area managers and subcontractors to help resolve field coordination items.
• Review and interpret design drawings, construction documents, and technical manuals, and quantify construction materials from the documents.
• Coordinate civil, architectural, and structural systems within the overall project scope.
• Help organize and facilitate client personnel training on operation and maintenance of civil, architectural, and structural elements and systems.
• Review and process shop drawings, product data, and technical submittals; cross-coordinate submittals for compatibility and constructability.
• Generate, receive, and distribute Requests for Information (RFIs).
• Receive and distribute change documents, bulletins, and field directives issued by other team members.
• Support BIM coordination and participate in clash detection and resolution.
• Participate in quality assurance and quality control activities, including pre-functional testing and systems start-up.
• Assist with commissioning and turnover of systems.
• Serve as the technical advisor at the on-site field construction office.
• Provide field technical support, including layout, verification, and sequencing of installations.
• Attend and contribute to pre-installation meetings and help document as-built conditions.
• Collaborate with MEP engineers to integrate architectural, structural, and MEP systems.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED