Project Engineer - Heavy Civil/Highway

Sundt Careers; Vancouver (WA); On-site; USD 88,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market Competitive Salary

Bonus Eligibility

Employee Stock Ownership Plan & 401K

Health Coverage

Flexible Time Off

Educational Assistance

Job summary

Sundt Careers is looking for a Project Engineer II in Vancouver, WA. This role involves overseeing project management and providing technical support on projects, requiring a four-year construction degree and relevant experience. Strong communication and team management skills are essential.

Key responsibilities include developing procurement schedules, supervising team members, and ensuring projects are completed within budget. The position offers a competitive salary range of $88,000-$140,000 annually along with extensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of construction engineering technology and codes.
• Minimum of three to four years of similar construction engineering experience.
• Ability to manage a team and train Field Engineers when required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure successful project execution using project management plans.
• Develop procurement schedules and review contract compliance.
• Administer budgeting processes to control project costs.
• Manage project documentation and contracts.

Skills

Construction engineering knowledge

Communication skills

Team management

Education

Four-year construction-related degree or equivalent

Job description

Job Summary

Project Engineer II is the technical source of information for the project and should have a thorough knowledge of the construction documents, subcontracts, and purchase orders. Responds to questions about drawings, specifications, shop drawings, and change orders. Maintains an effective and professional working relationship with owners, architects, engineers, subcontractors, and suppliers. May assist with the supervision and/or training of Field Engineers. Must have experience working on projects including heavy civil, highway, and/or structures. Must be open to travel.

This position includes three 'steps' (I, 11, and Senior), which provide for a progression of skill and experience. Step II is used for employees with 3 years of experience in this position, or with experience on larger and more complex projects.

Key Responsibilities

1. Demonstrates an understanding of the components of the project management plan (PMP) including the project scope management plan, procurement plan, environmental plan, time management plan, financial plan, quality management and safety plans and risk management plans to ensure successful project execution. Demonstrates a thorough understanding of the change management process.
2. Develop a procurement schedule and integrate it with the project CPM schedule. Procures necessary material and equipment. Coordinates submittals with other trades. Reviews all submittals for compliance with the contract documents.
3. Develops an understanding of the prime contract, subcontracts, purchase order agreements, and allowance items as well as contract drawings and specifications. Administers elements of the processes involved in budgeting and controlling costs so that the project can be completed within the approved budget. Demonstrates business acumen within area of responsibility.
4. Maintains "As-built" contract documents. Compiles close‑out requirements, including operation and maintenance manuals, warranties, and other job‑specific items required by the specifications.
5. May participate in concrete form design and related equipment selection and will participate in takeoffs for concrete, asphalt concrete, earthwork, and utilities as required.
6. Plans, acquires, develops and supervises members of the project team to ensure relentless execution of the project.
7. Prepares and maintains quantity reporting mechanisms and coordinates agendas and prepares minutes for all meetings as well as maintaining various project logs.
8. Prepares and reviews change orders, including time extensions, with the appropriate personnel before submittal to the owner. Maintains the change order log and, upon receipt of executed change orders, distributes documents as required to company and subcontractor field personnel. Prepares cost control budget adjustments and executes in a timely manner.
9. Prevents claims, identify potential claims, quantify, mitigate/resolve the effects of those that do occur on a timely basis.

Minimum Job Requirements

1. An advanced knowledge of construction engineering technology, codes, standards, etc., plus in-depth understanding of the interdependence and relationship between other functional units, is required.
2. Four‑year construction‑related degree or equivalent technical training and related experience, plus a minimum of three to four years of similar construction engineering experience.
3. Must possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, plus demonstrated ability to manage a team of varied disciplines. Should have the skill/ability to supervise and/or train Field Engineer positions if so required.

Note: Job Description is subject to change at any time and may include other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements

1. Ability to wear personal protective equipment is required (including but not limited to; steel‑toed shoes, gloves, safety glasses, hearing protection, hardhat, vest, etc.).
2. May reach above shoulder heights and below the waist on a frequent basis.
3. May stoop, kneel, or bend, on an occasional basis.
4. May use telephone, computer system, email, or other electronic devices to communicate with internal and external customers or vendors.
5. Must be able to comply with all safety standards and procedures.
6. Occasionally will climb stairs, ladders, etc.
7. Required to use hands to grasp, lift, handle, carry or feel objects on a frequent basis.
8. Will interact with people frequently during a shift/workday.
9. Will lift, push or pull objects up to 50 lbs on an occasional basis.
10. Will sit, stand or walk short distances for up to the entire duration of a shift/workday.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Sundt is committed to the equal treatment of all employees, and/or applicants for employment, and prohibits discrimination based on race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, color, age, disability, national origin, covered veteran status, genetic information; or any other classification protected by applicable Federal, state, or local laws.

Compensation

Please note that the compensation information that follows is a good faith estimate and for this position only. It is provided pursuant to the Washington Equal Pay for Equal Work Act and Equal Pay Transparency Rules for positions located in Washington. The following pay range is based on geographical market data and does not include additional incentives that can impact total compensation. Salary is commensurate with knowledge, skills, education, and overall job‑related experience. Pay Range $88,000-$140,000 annually.

Benefits

• Market Competitive Salary (paid weekly)
• Bonus Eligibility based on company, group, and individual performance
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan & 401K
• Industry Leading Health Coverage Starting Your First Day
• Flexible Time Off (FTO)
• Medical, Health Savings, and Wellness credits
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Workplace Wellness Programs
• Mental Health Program
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Employee‑Owner Perks
• Educational Assistance
• Sundt Foundation - Charitable Employee‑Owner's program