Project Engineer

A.C. Schommer & Sons, Inc.; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Schommer & Sons seeks a Project Engineer to coordinate information, people, and processes from preconstruction through closeout on commercial building projects in the Portland area. You will work with the Project Manager and Superintendent to keep documentation accurate and ensure procurement and project controls are well managed.

By proactively planning, paying attention to detail, and collaborating with owners, design partners, and subcontractors, you will support field operations, safety, and

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of Project Engineering experience in commercial building construction.
• Deep understanding of construction means and methods, trade sequencing, and commissioning workflows.
• High School diploma or GED required. Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Engineering or Construction Management preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain project documentation from project startup through closeout, ensuring contract documents, RFIs, submittals, drawings, permits, correspondence, as-built records, and closeout documentation are organized and current.
• Translate contract documents into coordinated field activities and resolve design questions, addressing constructability issues before affecting safety, quality, schedule, or cost.
• Support subcontractor procurement, contract administration, material procurement, and buyout activities to ensure work is awarded to qualified partners and long-lead items are delivered on schedule.
• Partner with field leadership to ensure work is installed safely, correctly, and in accordance with project requirements, and document progress.
• Participate in field walks, safety inspections, and quality inspections, documenting construction progress with field reports.
• Coordinate communication between owners, architects, consultants, subcontractors, suppliers, and internal team members; lead or support meetings and distribute minutes.

Skills

Project engineering

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Engineering or Construction Management

High School diploma or GED

Job description

The Project Engineer plays a critical role in delivering successful construction projects by coordinating the information, people, and processes that move a project from preconstruction through closeout. Working closely with the Project Manager and Superintendent, the Project Engineer ensures project documentation is accurate, technical information is effectively coordinated, procurement and project controls are well managed, field operations are supported, and communication among owners, design partners, subcontractors, suppliers, and the project team remains timely and effective. Through proactive planning, attention to detail, and collaborative problem solving, the Project Engineer helps deliver projects safely, efficiently, on schedule, within budget, and to Schommer & Sons' quality standards.

Responsibilities

1. Project Documentation & Information Management

Ensure project information is accurate, complete, and accessible so the project team can make informed decisions and execute work with confidence. Maintain the integrity of all project documentation from project startup through closeout, ensuring contract documents, RFIs, submittals, drawings, permits, correspondence, as-built records, and closeout documentation are organized, current, and properly maintained.

2. Technical Project Coordination

Support successful project execution by translating contract documents into coordinated field activities. Identify and resolve design questions, coordinate technical information among project stakeholders, and proactively address constructability issues before they affect safety, quality, schedule, or cost.

3. Procurement & Buyout

Help secure the people, materials, and agreements needed to deliver the project successfully. Support subcontractor procurement, contract administration, material procurement, and buyout activities to ensure work is awarded to qualified partners, long-lead items are delivered on schedule, and contractual obligations are properly documented and executed.

4. Project Controls & Financial Support

Partner with field leadership to ensure work is installed safely, correctly, and in accordance with project requirements. Maintain an active presence in the field, identify issues early, verify quality standards, document project progress, and support a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.

5. Field Operations Support

Participate in field walks and progress reviews. Support safety inspections and documentation. Assist with quality assurance and quality control inspections. Document construction progress through photographs and field reports. Help identify and resolve field issues before they impact schedule or cost.

6. Communication & Collaboration

Coordinate communication between owners, architects, consultants, subcontractors, suppliers, and internal team members. Lead or support project meetings and distribute meeting minutes. Prepare project status information for Owner-Architect-Contractor meetings. Maintain professional, responsive communication throughout the project. Foster a collaborative, solution-oriented project environment.

Experience & Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of Project Engineering experience in commercial building construction required.
• Deep understanding of construction means and methods, trade sequencing, and commissioning workflows.
• High School diploma or GED required. Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Engineering or Construction Management preferred.

About Schommer & Sons

Schommer & Sons is a third-generation, family-owned general contractor and construction management company that has been setting the standard for quality craftsmanship since 1937. From architecturally significant buildings and healthcare facilities to educational campuses, hospitality, telecommunications, and other technically challenging projects, we partner with our clients to deliver exceptional results with integrity, precision, and care.

For more than 85 years, we've earned lasting relationships by doing difficult work the right way. Our success is built on an uncompromising commitment to safety, quality, teamwork, and honest service, along with a belief that the best projects are delivered through collaboration, accountability, and attention to detail.

At Schommer & Sons, you'll have the opportunity to take ownership, solve meaningful challenges, and learn alongside experienced builders who are committed to developing the next generation of construction leaders. We believe that investing in our people is just as important as investing in our projects, because exceptional buildings begin with exceptional teams.