About this opportunity
Pence Construction lists this Senior Project Engineer opportunity in portland, Oregon. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Senior Project Engineer
Department: Operations
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Portland, OR
Compensation: $92,000 - $115,000 / year
Description
The Senior Project Engineer (SPE) is responsible for assisting the project team in successfully managing the construction projects. This position assists in day-to-day management of project operations including client relationships, subcontractor and project team. This role helps ensure the job is completed on time, on budget, and safely, while maintaining strong working relationships with the team, owners, consultants, and subcontractors.
Key Responsibilities
The following duties are representative of the job but are not all inclusive and other duties may be assigned as needed.
Leadership
Act as a steward of Pence culture – Who We Are
Uphold and communicate Pence safety standards
Proactive, self-starting, self-managing
Takes ownership of the project
Behaves in a manner that sets a positive example for others to follow
Makes day to day decisions that enhance profitability without sacrificing our values or relationships
Grow and mentor Interns and other Field and Project Engineers
Responsible for mitigating and reporting project risk
Follow all policies and procedures and ensure others do as well
Participates in meetings and committees
Job Start Up
Work with the project management team to accomplish the following:
Nurture positive relationships with owners, architects, etc.
Understanding owner contract requirements
Perform a constructability review in partnership with Project Superintendent
Bidding project and GMP development
Developing project schedule, identifying key risks within the schedule i.e. long lead procurement items
Verify permitting, local licenses and approvals to begin job
Ensure all project insurances, including builder’s risk and bonds, are obtained to begin job
Active involvement in pre-construction process relating to estimating, bidding, project logistics and similar responsibilities
Managing Active Jobs
Assist the project management team with the following duties: Understand, identify and manage project risk and profitability
Resolve the budget in its entirety into scopes of work and executed contracts while improving the profitability of the project
Participate in project forecasting development and presentation
Manage QA/QC process for project in partnership with the field team
Manage project documentation processes
Understand all specifications and drawing requirements
Manage submittal process
Manage RFI process in partnership with the field team
Manage procurement process, including buyout
Manage change management process
Set up and coordinate weekly job meetings and minutes
Manage project cash flow
Manage monthly owner billing process
Review and approve monthly invoices from subcontractors and suppliers
Job Closing
Assist the project management team with the following duties: Manage delivery of closeout documents and owner training
Implement 1-year warranty and manage activities throughout warranty period
Create and process final change orders
Produce final cost accounting for job; identify contractual substantial completion requirements and obtain notices for substantial and final completion
Protect project lien rights
Initiate post closeout review
Qualifications
The following qualifications are representative of the knowledge, skills and abilities needed to perform the job but are not all inclusive.
Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Engineering Management or similar degree
In lieu of degree commensurate experience in Construction field is acceptable
Must have at least 2 years of experience as a Project Engineer in the commercial construction industry
Minimum of 1 year’s experience with construction software platforms
Must be proficient at all Project Engineer responsibilities
Computer literate with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word)
Strong written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
Strong management and leadership skills
Able to work within tight deadlines and in stressful situations
Strong organization/time management skills
Working knowledge of critical task scheduling
Ability to understand plan specifications, scopes of work, and other necessary construction documents to ensure job is completed as expected
Can work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
Must have, or complete within six months of hire, CPR and first aid certifications and OSHA 10 training.
Must be available to work flexible hours. Your work hours will be consistent with a Senior Project Engineer in the construction industry.
Work Conditions
Works occasionally in a typical office environment but primary job station is on job sites where work is done in a job trailer or outside in a construction environment. May be exposed to weather, dirt/dust, loud noise, and may be required to wear personal protective equipment. Is required to lift 25lbs regularly and 50lbs occasionally. Must be able to work for long periods of time in front of a computer.
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Worksite address
portland, OR, 97204, US
Who can apply
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