Civil Engineer (Engineer- I Civil) - Open Until Filled

engineeringjobs.net, Inc.; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

engineeringjobs.net, Inc. is seeking an experienced contracts administrator to oversee municipal sewer and stormwater projects from procurement through warranty.

You will coordinate project teams and ensure contracts, schedules, budgets, and safety compliance are met across multiple bureaus. The role requires heavy civil or underground utility construction experience, strong project management and contract administration skills, and an Oregon PE license within six months of hire.

Qualifications

• Experience in heavy civil or underground utility construction, project management, and contract administration.
• Oregon PE license required within six months of hire.
• Four-year engineering degree and four years of professional engineering experience.

Responsibilities

• Administer municipal sewer and stormwater construction contracts from procurement through construction and warranty, coordinating project teams and ensuring contractual obligations, schedules, budgets, and safety requirements are met.
• Review project plans for constructability, advise on sewer construction and risk mitigation, and coordinate technicians, consultants, and other bureau teams.

Skills

Heavy Civil Construction

Underground Utility Construction

Project Management

Contract Administration

Procurement

Construction Documentation

Change Management

Schedule and Budget Tracking

Public Works Engineering

Plan and Specification Review

Engineering Research

Problem-Solving

Stakeholder Communication

Risk Mitigation

Construction Safety

Sewer and Stormwater Infrastructure

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Administer municipal sewer and stormwater construction contracts from procurement through construction and warranty, coordinating project teams and ensuring contractual obligations, schedules, budgets, and safety requirements are met. Review project plans for constructability, advise on sewer construction and risk mitigation, and coordinate technicians, consultants, and other bureau teams.

Requirements: Applicants need experience in heavy civil or underground utility construction, project management, and contract administration, including procurement, documentation, change management, and schedule and budget tracking. They must demonstrate effective communication with diverse stakeholders, knowledge of public works engineering requirements, and experience managing complex engineering projects; a relevant four-year engineering degree and four years of professional engineering experience are the typical qualification, and an Oregon PE license is required within six months of hire.

Key Skills: Heavy Civil Construction, Underground Utility Construction, Project Management, Contract Administration, Procurement, Construction Documentation, Change Management, Schedule and Budget Tracking, Public Works Engineering, Plan and Specification Review, Engineering Research, Problem-Solving, Stakeholder Communication, Risk Mitigation, Construction Safety, Sewer and Stormwater Infrastructure