Project Engineer - Commercial Construction

Sletten Construction Company; Boise (ID); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Sletten Construction Company in Idaho is seeking an Assistant Project Manager and Superintendent support to help organize, monitor, and record activities on commercial construction projects. You will assist with planning, scheduling, cost tracking, and ensuring quality and safety standards.

The role involves reviewing drawings and specifications, coordinating with suppliers, and assisting with estimating, submittals, change orders, RFIs, and permit applications. Travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent, or 4+ years construction experience.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings and specifications.
• Strong work ethic and high quality standards.
• Ability to travel as required.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist in organizing, controlling, monitoring and recording construction management activities.
• Maintain records of job progress, costs, material usage.
• Assist in planning and scheduling of the job.
• Review plans and specifications to determine material requirements and pricing.
• Coordinate with suppliers for material delivery.
• Assist with estimating, including quantity takeoffs and site visits.
• Assist with submittals, change orders, and RFIs.
• Submit permit applications and maintain records.

Skills

Engineering degree

Plans & specs

Independent work

Travel as required

Education

Four-year engineering degree or equivalent

Job description

Assist Project Manager and Superintendent in organizing, controlling, monitoring and recording activities which are part of the construction management of a commercial construction project.

TYPICAL DUTIES

• Perform engineering tasks requiring standard techniques and handling minor problems of a technical nature arising during construction.
• Maintain records as required regarding job progress, costs, material usage, etc.
• May assist in planning and scheduling of job.
• Review plans and specifications to determine material requirements (quantities and qualities), pricing of materials, etc.
• Work with suppliers as required facilitating the handling and expediting delivery of materials.
• May assist with estimating. This involves quantity takeoffs, site visits, estimating the work, sitting in on estimate reviews and helping to close out the bid.
• May manage submittals, change orders, and RFIs.
• Submit permit applications along with certifications and maintain accurate records.

MINIMUM SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

Education and experience requirements include: four-year engineering degree or equivalent or extensive (four or more years) experience/knowledge of construction, design, and finance strongly desired. Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications. Must have a strong work ethic to do what it takes to get the job done efficiently, safely and at the highest level of quality. The ability to work independently as well as part of a team. Must be able to freely access all points of a construction sites in wide-ranging climates and environments. The ability to travelas required. Read and understand Sletten Safety Policy.

COMMENTS

Reports to Project Manager. Makes decisions and recommendations, which can greatly impact corporate relationship with Client and project profitability.

Contract & Negotiating, Letter Writing, Telephone Skills

Estimating and Scheduling

Budgeting & Cost Accounting

Knowledge of Safety, Environmental & EEO Requirements

Time Management Skills

File Management

Public Speaking

Attention to detail, with the ability to recognize discrepancies

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