Senior Project Engineer

Overview

Description The Senior Project Engineer (SPE) is responsible for assisting the project team in successfully managing construction projects. This position assists in day-to-day management of project operations including client relationships, subcontractor and project team coordination. The SPE supports the project team to ensure the job is completed on time, on budget, and safely. Maintain strong working relationships with the team, owners, consultants, and subcontractors.

Department: Operations •
Location: Portland, OR

The following duties are representative of the job but are not all inclusive; 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 values or relationships
  • Grows and mentors Interns and other Field and Project Engineers
  • Responsible for mitigating and reporting project risk
  • Follows all policies and procedures and ensures 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, architect, etc.; understand owner contract requirements; perform a constructability review in partnership with the Project Superintendent; bidding project and GMP development
  • Develop project schedule and identify key risks within the schedule (e.g., long lead procurement items)
  • Verify permitting, local licenses and approvals to begin the job
  • Ensure all project insurances, including builder’s risk and bonds, are obtained to begin the job
  • Active involvement in the pre-construction process relating to estimating, bidding, project logistics and similar responsibilities
• Managing Active Jobs
  • Assist the project management team with: understand, identify and manage project risk and profitability
  • Resolve the budget in its entirety into scopes of work and executed contracts while improving project profitability
  • Participate in project forecasting development and presentation
  • Manage QA/QC process in partnership with the field team
  • Manage project documentation processes
  • Understand all specifications and drawing requirements
  • Manage submittal, RFI and procurement processes (including buyout)
  • Manage change management process
  • Set up and coordinate weekly job meetings and minutes
  • Manage project cash flow and monthly owner billing process
  • Review and approve monthly invoices from subcontractors and suppliers
• Job Closing
  • Assist the project management team with closeout delivery and owner training
  • Implement a 1-year warranty and manage activities throughout the warranty period
  • Create and process final change orders
  • Produce final cost accounting for the job and identify contractual substantial completion requirements; obtain notices for substantial and final completion
  • Protect project lien rights
  • Initiate post-closeout review

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 a similar degree
• In lieu of degree, commensurate experience in construction field is acceptable
• 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
• Proficient in 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
• Ability to 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; hours align with a Senior Project Engineer in the construction industry

Works occasionally in a typical office environment, but primary job site work is on job sites where work is performed in a job trailer or outdoors in a construction environment. May be exposed to weather, dirt/dust, loud noise, and may be required to wear personal protective equipment. Requires the ability to lift 25 lbs regularly and 50 lbs occasionally. Must be able to work for long periods of time in front of a computer.