Construction Project Engineer (Tualatin, OR)

We are seeking an experienced Project Engineer to provide technical, administrative, and field coordination support for commercial construction projects from preconstruction through closeout. The ideal candidate brings 5+ years of experience and can independently manage project documentation, engineering controls, subcontractor coordination, and cost-tracking activities to help ensure projects are delivered safely, accurately, on schedule, and within budget.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the technical and operational management of construction projects from conception through completion.

• Coordinate daily with project managers, superintendents, clients, architects, subcontractors, vendors, and field crews.

• Review blueprints, structural drawings, and plan sets to identify constructability concerns, discrepancies, and field coordination issues.

• Assist with project budgeting, cost tracking, monthly cost projections, client billings, and invoice review.

• Estimate construction management and self-perform work items.

• Collaborate with the project manager and superintendent to develop, update, and maintain project schedules.

• Review subcontractor quotations, coordinate procurement, and support subcontract negotiations.

• Prepare and organize proposals, clarifications, alternates, and value-engineering options.

• Review contract requirements and assist with processing subcontracts, change orders, RFIs, submittals, change proposals, and owner change orders.

• Prepare and distribute detailed meeting minutes; participate in and help lead project meetings.

• Identify and address technical, operational, and field risks to minimize project impacts and support jobsite safety.

• Lead or support quality-control activities, punch-list management, and project closeout.

• Mentor junior project engineers and assist with training, workload delegation, and document review.

• Support business development and marketing efforts as needed.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of related commercial construction experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and field experience.

• Degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field preferred.

• Strong knowledge of construction materials, means and methods, equipment, and terminology.

• Ability to read and interpret complex technical drawings, specifications, contracts, and related project documents.

• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Microsoft Project, and Bluebeam.

• Experience with Viewpoint and/or AIA construction software preferred.

• Strong written and verbal communication, organization, negotiation, problem-solving, and multitasking skills.

• Ability to work independently, adapt to changing project conditions, and make sound, timely decisions.

• Ability to travel regularly to active jobsites and perform the physical activities required in an office and field environment.