Project Engineer - Residential Construction

Wright-Ryan Construction, Inc.; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus pay plan

401(k) retirement plan with match

Health, dental, & life insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

A reputable construction firm in Portland, Oregon, seeks a Project Engineer to provide management support across construction projects. This role requires a bachelor's degree in construction or engineering and 1-3 years of related experience, focusing on planning, budgeting, and oversight of project execution. Competitive pay and benefits, including stock shares, are offered in this 100% employee-owned company.

Qualifications

• 1 to 3 years of related experience in the construction field.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and plans.
• Strong attention to detail while managing projects.

Responsibilities

• Provide construction management support to the project management team.
• Assist in project planning, budgeting, and logistics.
• Ensure timely construction project starts consistent with preconstruction plans.

Skills

Construction process understanding

Customer service skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction, engineering or a related field

Tools

MS Project

ProCore

Bluebeam

Job description

Wright-Ryan has been at the heart of Maine’s construction landscape over the past four decades, crafting spaces that endure. Beyond the blueprint, our team of dedicated professionals sees each project as a partnership in realizing our clients' goals. From the initial stages through project completion, we provide insightful guidance, innovative solutions, and steadfast assistance.

Spanning Commercial, Institutional, and Residential sectors, our firm thrives on diverse and engaging projects. We prioritize a close-knit community and supportive environment, essential to our success as employee owners. At Wright-Ryan, we take pride in our reputation and our role in shaping Maine's great spaces.

Job Overview

As a member of our Wright-Ryan Homes division, you will join other experienced employee-owners in building some of Maine’s great homes. The Project Engineer will provide construction management support to the Wright-Ryan Homes project management team by overseeing all aspects of an assigned project, including planning, budgeting, and logistics.

Job Requirements

• Support Project Managers by completing a variety of project management functions including material procurement and project manual development.
• Develop clear, complete understanding of the scope of construction projects by reviewing plans, documents, and proposed cost information including communication with owners, architects/engineers, vendors, and other project team members.
• Assist in the development of a sound project completion plan by establishing priorities, scheduling activities and timeframes, developing clear, measurable progress benchmarks, and assigning responsibilities to meet company obligations.
• Ensure timely construction project starts consistent with preconstruction plans and owner needs.
• Anticipate project engineering issues and make necessary adjustments, timely decisions, rapid responses to changes and problems, and resolve requests for information in a clear and timely manner, keeping the Project Manager informed.
• Assist with project closeouts by monitoring progress and ensuring that closeout procedures are started early and completed thoroughly at each step.

Education, Experience, and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in construction, engineering or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• One to three years of related experience in the construction field.
• Understanding of the construction process with the ability to anticipate, identify, and address issues that impact performance risk and timing of project delivery.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, plans, and specifications.
• Exceptional customer service skills and ability to work in a collaborative, team environment.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills to manage projects from start to finish with excellent attention to detail while working under pressure of deadlines.
• Ability to work in a clear, organized, and well documented manner to ensure compliance with contract documents, cost, schedule, and quality objectives.
• Ability to build long-term customer relationships.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office software and technology (Word, Excel and Outlook) with experience in MS Project, ProCore, and Bluebeam preferred.

Pay and Benefits

As a 100% employee-owned company, each employee owner shares in our financial success by receiving shares of company stock at no cost through our ESOP!

In addition to the many benefits of employee-ownership, we offer competitive pay and excellent benefits including an annual bonus pay plan, 401(k) retirement plan with match, insurance (health, dental, life, disability, and accident), paid time off, tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities.

Wright-Ryan Construction, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, ethnicity, ancestry, citizenship, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit-based factors or other status protected by law.