Goodfellow Bros. ยท 6 days ago
Project Engineer Entry Level May '26 Grads (Portland, OR)
Portland, Oregon Metropolitan Area
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
0+ years expGoodfellow Bros. is a large heavy-civil contractor with over 100 years in the industry, known for professionalism and integrity. They are seeking an Entry Level Project Engineer to manage technical aspects of construction projects, ensuring they are completed on time and within budget while collaborating with various stakeholders.
Building MaterialReal Estate
No H1B
Responsibilities
Analyze information gathered at site inspection, blue prints, specifications, proposals and other documentation. Must have a basic understanding of surveying practices and accompanying equipment
Coordinates/conducts pre-construction surveys to identify potential risks. Verifies original site conditions and attends pre-construction meetings
Coordinates project schedule and monitors overall construction progress
Must understand the bidding process and be able to comprehend complex math concepts
Reviews subcontract quotations with project Estimator. Participates in subcontract negotiations and subcontract preparation. Works directly with subcontractors and monitors subcontractor pay estimates and submittals
Keeps Regional Management advised of progress and checks subcontractor work to ensure conformity with project plans and specifications. Coordinates subcontractor meetings as required
Review vendor/supplier quotations with project Estimator. Timely orders contract materials, remains abreast of delivery schedules and inventories all delivered materials. Works directly with vendors/suppliers. Monitors all required submittals (Certificates, shop drawings, catalog cuts, samples etc.) and ensure that all pay invoices are reviewed, cost coded, approved and submitted for payment. Advise Project Manager of delivery schedules and checks materials to ensure they conform with project plans, specifications and invoicing
Finalizes shoring, framework and traffic designs and communicates completed designs to regional or project management
Coordinates material deliveries in accordance with progress schedule and adjust as necessary due to changes. Makes daily production materials lists and identifies materials needed for field crews
Assures that details and submittals are received, submitted and processed. Supervises submittal of control data
Maintains project files, such as plans, specifications, budget information, schedules correspondence and design changes
Coordinates Quality Control testing and inspection by various agencies and/or third parties
Obtains necessary utility clearances and required permits
Prepares, processes and submits project documentation, such as RFI's shop drawings and notifications of changes to owner for approval. Maintains current RFI and Submittal Logs
Estimates, prepares and submits Change Order requests to Owner and negotiates Change Orders with Owner. This includes all costs associated with change including, direct labor costs, equipment costs, material costs, subcontract costs and project overhead costs. Maintains current Change Order Log and follows up with Owner approvals
Prepares job cost breakdown and summary of major deviation items. Develops, maintains and monitors CPM schedule, quantity maintenance reports, weekly labor reports, budget maintenance, adjustment reports, production studies, job progress reports and job cost analysis reports. Submits approved job cost breakdown and/or budget revisions to accounting
Serves as Company liaison for projects by relaying information (both verbally and in writing) to Owner, local state and federal agencies, consulting engineers, utility companies, contractors and the public
Oversees the implementation of adequate safety plans, safety meetings, method statements and safe working practices as required by the Company and the state. Must be able to comprehend and follow occupational safety and health regulations, other state and federal regulations governing the construction industry and Company practices and procedures
Understands and applies terms and conditions of union master agreements for all trades
Prepares and processes all project closing documentation ("as-built" drawings, operation and maintenance manuals, final acceptance letters, Notice of Completion, final billing invoices, retention billing and obtains lien releases from subcontractors and material suppliers.)
Qualification
Required
Candidates must have the legal right to work in the US without employer sponsorship
Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering
0-2 years experience in the heavy civil construction field
Must have computer experience using Microsoft Word, Excel and Project
Valid Driver's License with clean driver's abstract
Obtains and maintains CPR, AED and First Aid certification, OSHA 30, MUTCD Supervisor
Must have excellent communication skills to work effectively with customers, management, vendors, utility companies and local state and federal agencies
Must understand different signals used at construction sites
Preferred
Viewpoint Vista and HCSS Heavy Job software knowledge is a plus
Benefits
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP): As a partially employee-owned company, GBI offers eligible employees the opportunity to build long-term wealth through shared ownership.
401(k) + Profit Sharing: Immediate eligibility with generous annual employer contributions that go beyond traditional match programs.
Wellness Incentives: Earn up to $700 per year for participating in healthy lifestyle activities.
Employee Referral Bonuses: Help grow our team and receive bonuses for successful referrals.
Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance: Low-cost plan options, including Premera HSA (WA, OR, CA), Kaiser HMO (OR, CA, HI), and HMSA (HI). Preventive care is covered at 100%.
Paid Time Off: Up to 26 days of vacation, 9 sick days, and 11 paid holidays annually.
Parental & Family Leave: One paid bonding week, with additional unpaid leave available.
Disability & Life Insurance: Company-paid short-term and long-term disability, plus life insurance coverage up to 1.5x your annual salary.
Training & Career Growth: Access to leadership development programs, mentorship, and career advancement support.
Perks & Community Programs: Charitable contribution matching, paid volunteer time, and retail discounts.
Company
Goodfellow Bros.
We are a fourth-generation, family-owned heavy-civil construction company.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Chad Goodfellow
Chief Executive Officer
Simon Poole
Chief Financial Officer
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