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Fortis Construction, Inc. · 4 hours ago

Project Engineer

Portland, Oregon Metropolitan Area

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

Fortis Construction, Inc. is a company focused on delivering construction projects efficiently and safely. They are seeking a Project Engineer who will act as a liaison between clients, project managers, and subcontractors, ensuring that projects proceed smoothly from planning to closeout.

Building MaterialReal Estate

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Maintain job files (RFIs, specifications, addenda, construction documents etc.) in both hard and soft copy formats as the project requires

Prepare, review, and distribute RFIs, submittals, and other contract documents in a timely manner; ensure compliance with the contract documents

Purchase and monitor the delivery of all needed materials for the project(s) ensuring optimum prices, quality and conformance to specifications

Execute the project within initial established financial boundaries

Develop and manage job progress schedules and ensure that the construction of a project parallels the schedule

Make sure subcontracts are executed and insurance is in place; provide clear definitions of work responsibility to subcontractors and vendors from various trades and ensure that all phases of the work are covered; review and approve subcontractor and vendor payment requests

Manage the procurement log in coordination with the Project Manager and the Project Superintendent to avoid delays and/or impacts

Review subcontract and self-perform change orders on the jobsite; perform quantity takeoffs to validate the change requests

Manage the closeout matrix and rolling completion log; compile operation and maintenance manuals for owner closeout packages

Assist in other duties as assigned, relevant to the achievement of the position’s and team’s objectives

Qualification

Construction industry experienceDocument controlSubmittal managementRFI managementMS Office proficiencyEmotional intelligenceConflict resolutionCollaboration skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in a related field is preferred

Must be proficient with a variety of related computer software applications including MS Office (Excel, Outlook, Project, Word), PDF and estimating and document programs

Candidates must demonstrate a high level of emotional intelligence with the ability to build relationships and work with multiple personality types

Must possess a valid drivers license and a satisfactory driving record in accordance to Fortis policy