Project Engineer, Civil Engineering

Brief Description

Your primary role is to support the Project Manager and Superintendent on commercial construction projects by being responsible for document control, subcontractor coordination, cost tracking, and ensuring project compliance with plans and specifications. This role plays a key part in maintaining project organization, communication, and efficiency from preconstruction through closeout.

• Perform site administration and documentation including subcontractor submittals, requests for information (RFIs), OAC meeting minutes, permit tracking, ASIs, CCDs, etc.
• Track project documentation in required logs (RFIs, Submittals, etc.).
• Manage deferred submittal process.
• Monitor project sustainability goals, keeping appropriate logs and reviewing products for compliance.
• Document and distribute minutes for jobsite related meetings such as OAC, Foreman, Preconstruction, Subcontractor Readiness Reviews, etc.

• Attend weekly safety meetings and assist crew with spotting and resolving jobsite hazards.
• Assist superintendent/foreman with jobsite safety orientations.
• Maintain and update the project drawing set electronically and physically.
• Understand project specifications and ensure they are being followed.
• Assist with quality control documentation and testing, including building envelope, window testing, etc.
• Manage the project closeout process with the project assistant, handling punch lists, owner training materials, procurement, tracking attic stock materials, and reviewing as-builts, O&Ms, and warranty requirements.

• Solicit and review subcontractor bids as needed.
• Track material deliveries and lead times.
• Participate in R&H business development efforts, including attending industry networking events.
• Participate in PE Walks.
• Perform additional assignments per supervisor's direction that are in the best interest of the project.
• Drive to/from jobsites, client/architect meetings, business development events, etc.

• Great communication skills – written and oral.
• Attention to detail and analytical problem solving.
• Personable and professional.
• Collaborative, problem solver, hard working.
• Ability to learn new software tools and processes.
• Take personal responsibility for issues that arise.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record required.

• College degree preferred in construction, architecture, engineering or equivalent experience.
• 0-2 years of construction project engineering experience.
• Construction field experience favorable.
• Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, Project) and Bluebeam experience.
• OSHA 10-Hour, Revit/CAD experience are favorable.

Key:
Rarely (0‑20%), Occasionally (21‑50%), Frequently (51‑80%), and Continuously (81+%)

• Continuous use of hands/fingers for keyboarding/mouse/touchscreens.
• Occasionally climb permanent and temporary stairs.
• Occasionally balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl.
• Rarely requires passenger use of construction personnel hoists.
• Frequently negotiate work areas under construction.

Specific vision abilities required include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Additionally, there is frequent sitting/standing at a desk.

This role, depending on the project, may be located in the R&H Office or at a project location in the jobsite trailer. Projects are generally located within a 50‑mile radius of the R&H Office; however, travel outside that area may be required. Whether stationed in the office or the jobsite, the employee will be required to visit/be on jobsites with uneven ground and be regularly exposed to construction site hazards.

The construction sites are usually moderate to very loud.

• This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Job code: EX-D15FE
A6B

Job type:
Full-time

Location:

Portland

Entry level: 0‑2 yrs