Project Engineer

MWH Constructors; Salem (OR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in civil construction is seeking a Project Engineer to support critical water and wastewater treatment projects in the Willamette Valley. This role involves providing technical support to project management, ensuring efficient construction work, and maintaining compliance with engineering standards. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and 2-3 years of experience in large civil construction projects. Join a team committed to delivering quality projects while fostering a safe and collaborative work environment.

Benefits

Group health & welfare benefits

100% company-paid benefits

15 Paid Vacation Days

5 Paid Sick Days

Paid Parental Leave Program

10 Paid Holidays

401(k) Plan with company matching

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of field construction experience at the jobsite level.
• Experience on large heavy civil construction projects.
• Ability to interface and communicate effectively with others.

Responsibilities

• Assist with subcontractor procurement and management.
• Perform ongoing quality inspections and verify compliance.
• Prepare and disseminate required documentation records.

Skills

Construction Management

Project Management

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Team Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Primavera Contract Manager

Expedition

SharePoint

Job description

Slayden Constructors Inc. (SCI), a wholly owned subsidiary of MWH Constructors, Inc. (MWH), is currently seeking a Project Engineers to support critical water & wastewater treatment plant construction projects in the Willamette Valley.

Project Locations Hiring For;

• Santiam Canyon, Oregon


• Brooks, Oregon

Slayden Constructors is a leader in the civil construction industry in the Pacific Northwest, focused on water and wastewater infrastructure. Over the last 40 years, we have ingrained our reputation with our clients on successful projects, bringing positive impacts to local communities. Grow your career with a team that is committed to delivering quality projects timely and safely, while supporting our guiding principles: People Matter, Team Unity, Solutions Driven, and Forward Focused.

Essential Functions

Selected individual will provide technical support to project management and project supervision staff to ensure construction work is performed efficiently, on schedule, and by company policy and engineering standards.

• Assist with subcontractor procurement and management, package development, construction layout, material and equipment procurement, submittal review, manpower scheduling, quantity takeoffs, labor productivity reporting, document controls, material purchases, deliveries and inventory, and project controls.


• Perform ongoing quality inspections; verify all completed work complies with applicable permits, codes, drawings, and specifications.


• Prepare and disseminate all required documentation records such as materials and equipment submittals, status reports, sketches of work already completed, material requirement calculations, etc., to supervisor.


• Prepare drawings and sketches to support construction work, temporary works, work method statements, change orders, estimates, etc.


• Prepare/facilitate and submit work method statements, ensure requisite approvals and permits are obtained prior to work commencement.


• Research resolutions to drawing interpretation problems, conflicts, interferences, and errors. Initiate RFI's and follow through to resolution.


• Layout and provide necessary building control lines and elevations for accurate measurement and correct installation of materials.


• Establish and implement office procedures as they relate to the administration of construction contracts.


• Implement projects controls for distribution and record keeping of correspondence, technical records, and other project documents.


• Review all incoming correspondence and initiate action on it, record minutes of the weekly and monthly project site meeting, review and process the Contractor's pay applications, review of the project schedule, process RFI's and produce weekly and monthly construction progress reports.


• Ensure Project management systems are maintained up-to-date and accurate.


• Assist with review and analyze Contractor claims, prepare change orders, and manage claims and change order records.


• Assist estimating staff with quantity takeoffs and solicitation of subcontractors and material vendors.


• Work in a manner to ensure your personal safety and that of fellow employees but following the company health and safety guidelines and policies.


• Assist in resolving construction problem/issues and perform additional assignments per supervisor's direction.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or related field; equivalent combination of experience, skills and training may be substituted.


• 2-3 years' field construction experience at the jobsite level.


• Experience on large heavy civil construction projects.


• Working knowledge of construction equipment techniques, drawings, and specifications, building materials, and required standards applicable to discipline.


• Ability to assume responsibility and work within a larger team environment.


• Ability to interface and communicate effectively with others.


• Familiarity with Project Management data base systems such as Primavera Contract Manager, Expedition, SharePoint, etc.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience with water/wastewater construction.

Benefits

• Group health & welfare benefits including options for medical, dental and vision


• 100% company-paid benefits including Employee Life Insurance & Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D), Spouse and Dependent Life & AD&D, Short Term Disability (STD), Long Term Disability (LTD) (after 60 day waiting period for STD & LTD only), Employee Assistance Program and Health Advocate


• Voluntary benefits at discounted group rates for accidents, critical illness, and hospital indemnity


• 15 Paid Vacation Days


• 5 Paid Sick Days


• Paid Parental Leave Program


• 10 Paid Holidays


• 401(k) Plan (company matching contributions up to 4%)

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Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.