Project Engineers (Tacoma, WA)

Perlo Construction LLC; Tacoma, Northern (WA, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Perlo Construction LLC is seeking a Project Engineer to assist the Project Manager in executing construction procedures and ensuring timely, efficient completion of projects.

You will read blueprints, structural drawings, and plan sets, identify risks, and help maintain project schedules. The role requires teamwork, effective communication, and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 0 to 2 year(s) related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to read and interpret documents; read and interpret plans and blueprints.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities; able to collaborate across disciplines.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and construction software tools.

Responsibilities

• Assist and support the Project Manager in overseeing each project from conception to completion.
• Read blueprints, structural drawings and plan sets.
• Identify and respond to potential issues to keep projects on schedule and safe.

Skills

Blueprint reading

MS Office

Microsoft Project

Bluebeam

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Cost management

Negotiation

Multitasking

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Viewpoint

AIA Construction Software

Job description

Established in 1956, Perlo Construction has maintained a reputation of quality, professionalism, and integrity. Building and growing in nearly every industry, Perlo offers career opportunities in a supportive culture empowering self-starters who thrive in a fun and fast-paced environment. Perlo is consistently received awards and industry recognition as a Top Workplace and one of the 100 Best Companies to work for.

A Project Engineer’s job is to assist and support the Project Manager in executing the construction procedures and ensuring they are completed in a timely and efficient manner by performing the following duties.

• Assists and supports the Project Manager in oversight of each project from conception to the finished structure.
• Reads blueprints, structural drawings, and plan sets.
• Identifies and responds to potential issues throughout the life of the project.

Additional Duties:

• Assists and supports the Project Manager in oversight of each project from conception to the finished structure.
• Reads blueprints, structural drawings, and plan sets.
• Identifies and responds to potential issues throughout the life of the project to minimize the potential negative impacts and help ensure the safety of the work.
• Assists the Project Manager in estimating both construction management and self-perform work items.
• Assists the Project Manager in updating the project schedule.
• Assists the Project Manager in reviewing and evaluating subcontractor bid proposals.
• Processes subcontracts and subcontractor change orders for review by the Project Manager.
• Reviews and processes submittals and RFI’s.
• Tracks down and assembles pricing for change orders for review by the Project Manager.
• Prepares project meeting minutes for review by the Project Manager.
• Participates in onsite meetings with the client, architect, subcontractors, and construction crew.
• Collaborates with the architect, subcontractors, and construction crew to ensure feasibility of each project.
• Supports the quality control and punch list process.
• Prepares and submits project billings for review by the Project Manager.
• Prepares and submits cost projections for review by the Project Manager.
• Works collaboratively in a team environment with a spirit of cooperation.
• Respectfully takes direction from the Project Manager and Vice President of Construction Services.
• Maintains punctual, regular, and predictable attendance.
• Maintains a professional appearance and demeanor.
• Other duties as assigned.

Interpersonal Skills:

• Selects and uses appropriate communication methods
• Writes clearly and informatively
• Varies communication style to meet needs
• Establishes and maintains effective relations
• Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations
• Exhibits tact and consideration
• Works cooperatively in group situations
• Works actively to resolve conflicts
• Balances team and individual responsibilities
• Prepares and supports those affected by change
• Exhibits confidence in self and others
• Inspires and motivates others to perform well
• Cost management
• Able to effectively multitask
• Displays passion and optimism
• Inspires respect and trust
• Uses negotiation skills to resolve conflicts
• Adapts to changes in the work environment
• Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events
• Changes approach or method to best fit the situation
• Displays ability to influence key decision-makers
• Uses authority appropriately to accomplish goals
• Displays original thinking and creativity
• Displays willingness to make decisions
• Exhibits sound and accurate judgment
• Makes timely decisions

Supervisory Responsibilities:

N/A

Qualifications:

Ability to perform essential job duties with or without reasonable accommodation. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

Education & Experience:

0 to 2 year(s) related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Certificates, Licenses and/or Registrations:

N/A

Language Skills:

Must have excellent phone etiquette and verbal communication skills and be able to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization. Ability to read and interpret documents; to write routine reports and correspondence including memos, emails and other documents. Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with, and persuade customers and other stakeholders, by e-mail, telephone and contract craftsmanship.

Computer Skills:

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Microsoft Outlook; Microsoft Word; Microsoft Excel; Microsoft Project; and Bluebeam. Viewpoint and/or AIA Construction Software knowledge preferred.

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form; to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. Ability to make quick decisions and commit to a clear course of action.

Physical Demands & Work Environment:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties of this job. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, use stairways to climb to multiple floors within office building, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to use hands and fingers to type or dial, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, and reach with hands and arms.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. This position requires frequent computer use. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package including salary, bonus, medical/dental/vision, vacation/sick/pay and retirement. Perlo is an equal opportunity employer. Inquiries will be handled confidentially.