Project Engineer
Location | Portland |
Date Posted | August 30, 2022 |
Category |
Construction
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Job Type |
Not Specified
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Description
SUMMARY:
The Project Engineer position is responsible for assisting in the management of projects from start-up to closeout under the direction of a Project Manager.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assist with the management of the bid turnover and project startup process, blueprints/specifications, review proposals/project requirements and coordinate materials procurement.
- Ensure compliance with corporate policies and federal/state laws; provide status updates and maintain documentation records.
- Responsible for material requisition, submittal compilation, purchase orders, on-site job walk-throughs, change orders request for information and close-out documents.
- Assist in writing quotations and project proposals, estimating projects when necessary, review of contracts, setting up projects in relevant software applications, working with project managers, on-site foreman, and general contractors on assigned work.
- Maintain and manage online project document postings utilizing Bluebeam Studio and Microsoft SharePoint.
- Develops and maintains a positive relationship with vendors and clients.
- Assists in coordinating the project team - field supervision, project resources and support department staff - as directed by the Senior Project Manager.
- Assists in monitoring project planning, execution and closure, and all project functions as they relate to quality control and project management.
- Establishes and maintains project management files.
- Maintains drawing sets.
- Estimates material takeoffs and develops change requests.
- Develops and tracks Requests for Information (RFI's).
- Researches, acquires and collates Submittals and Operations & Maintenance manual materials.
- Actively utilizes project management software and company network to meet all project requirements for documenting, measuring, tracking and resolving project issues.
- Work with the Production and Field teams; Project Managers, Site Superintendents and Field Staff.
- Assists with job billing preparation and substantiations.
- Tracks correspondence.
- Assists Project Managers with additional tasks as needed.
REQUIREMENTS:
- 2+ years of electrical experience/knowledge of construction, design, and cost management as a Project Engineer with Commercial, Institutional and/or Industrial projects.
- Experience preparing take-offs and estimates for change orders.
- Advanced abilities in reading and interpreting plans and specifications.
- Knowledge of NEC and NECA codes and TIA standards.
- In-depth knowledge of the NFPA codes and has strong problem-solving skills.
Primary Location
OR-Portland
Job
Project Management
Schedule
Full-time
Travel
No