Project Engineer

Kuehne+Nagel; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 68,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Kirby Nagelhout Construction Co. in Portland, OR is seeking a Project Engineer to provide technical support to construction staff.

You will review bidding and design documents while overseeing and evaluating the construction process to ensure accuracy, proper resources, and quality from start to finish. The role includes preconstruction support, schedule management, procurement, field supervision, and coordination of RFIs and submittals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management or engineering related field is required.
• Proficient with MS Office, MS Project or P6, Bluebeam, Procore or Sage, and PowerPoint or Prezi for presenting.
• Strong organizational skills with excellent written and verbal communication.
• Ability to manage time, multi-task, and meet deadlines with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Support project teams in preconstruction efforts, project start-up, documentation, contract administration, site orientations, schedule management, reporting, material procurement, field supervision, and project closeout.
• Track log creation and usage for safety, procurement, submittals, RFIs, productivity, QA/QC, and change management.
• Participate in project meetings, create agendas, take minutes, and facilitate project walk-throughs.
• Review submittals and shop drawings for accuracy and expedite for timely review.
• Initiate, prepare, review, track, and distribute RFIs.
• Assist Superintendent with non-conformance issues, inspections, safety, and permit processes.
• Track and review certified payroll reports.
• Manage drawings/specifications and keep revisions current.
• Assist in preparation of bid packages and RFPs.
• Track and inspect project deliveries.

Skills

MS Office

MS Project or P6

Bluebeam

Procore or Sage

PowerPoint or Prezi

Education

Bachelor’s degree in construction management or engineering related field

Tools

MS Office Suite

MS Project

P6 (scheduling)

Bluebeam

Procore

Sage

PowerPoint

Prezi

Job description

We are Pacific Northwest’s premier commercial general contractor, dedicated to delivering quality buildings that serve and enrich our communities. Our teams consistently bring their 'A' game to every project, establishing Kirby Nagelhout Construction Co. as the contractor of choice for complex, high-impact construction. From schools to resorts to fire stations, and everything in between, we take pride in creating memorable projects that stand the test of time.

The Project Engineer is responsible for providing technical support to construction staff. This role will review bidding and design documents, while overseeing and evaluating the construction process. They assure accuracy, proper resources, and quality from start to finish.

The essential functions include but are not limited to the following:

• Support project teams in preconstruction efforts, project start-up, documentation, contract administration (subcontracts, purchase orders, and owner contracts), site orientations, schedule management, reporting, material procurement, field supervision, and project closeout


• Tracking log creation and utilization for items including, safety, procurement, submittals, RFI’s, productivity tracking, QA/QC, and change management


• Participate in project meetings, create agendas, take meeting minutes, and facilitate project walk throughs


• Review submittals and shop drawings for accuracy and expedite for timely review


• Initiate, prepare, review, track, and distribute RFIs


• Assist Superintendent with non-conformance issues, special inspections, safety, compliance, and permit and certificate of occupancy processes


• Track and review certified payroll reports


• Management of drawings/specifications and keep revisions current


• Assist in preparation of bid packages and requests for proposals (RFP)


• Track and inspect project deliveries

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management or engineering related field and/or minimum of 3-years experience in a construction related support role


• Proficient with MS Office Suite, MS Project or P6 (scheduling), Bluebeam, Procore or Sage (construction management), and PowerPoint or Prezi (presenting)


• Solid organization, written and verbal communication skills


• Efficient in time management, the ability to multi-task and adhere to/meet deadlines along with a strong attention to detail


• Must have a strong customer-oriented approach and demonstrated professional demeanor


• Current driver’s license and insurable driving record

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

Offer ings cover medical, dental, vision, a Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Health Reimbursement Account (HRA), One Pass, life insurance, mental health wellbeing, medical transportation, supplemental insurance for tough situations life throws at you , a generous 401k plan, and ac crue d paid time off (PTO) .

Employment Eligibility & Relationship Disclaimer

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.