Suffolk Construction · 1 day ago
Project Engineer - Career Start - Boardman, OR
US-OR-Boardman
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
0+ years expSuffolk Construction is a national enterprise that builds and innovates across the project lifecycle. They are seeking a Project Engineer for their Career Start program, which involves three eight-month rotations in Project Management, Estimating, and Field Operations, aimed at developing skills for recent graduates.
Civil EngineeringConstructionService Industry
Responsibilities
Assist with a Subcontractor database
Assist with assembling Bid Documents for pricing
Document Take-off’s:
Specification review and preliminary scope development
Quantity take-off, use of “Digitizer”, manual scales, etc
Organize the take-off using spreadsheets
Develop bid clarifications and RFI’s
Participate in the project “Walk-Through” as required
Review trade duration (with subcontractors) for input to the Project Schedule
Assist with the development and updating of the scope sheet for subcontractor pricing
Develop Trade Spreadsheet for Subcontractors’ Bids
Assist with Subcontractor pricing
Assist in development of the detailed estimate
Participate in Architect/Owner Meetings
Assist with Preparation of “Hard Bids”
Assist in writing:
Qualifications and Assumptions for Contract
Establishing the Accepted Value Engineering
Establishing the Alternate Pricing
Confirming the Document List
Gain a basic knowledge and understanding of document control
Knowledge on reading and processing basic shop drawings and comparing them to project documents. Verification of shop drawings to field conditions
Gain a basic understanding of the Exhibit B process
Assist in maintenance of project files
Support the quality control and punch list process
Gain a basic understanding of the construction process, including the means and methods of various trades
Assist with site logistics and Construction Management Plan
Assist with establishing and maintaining vertical and horizontal control on the project
Assist with safety requirements on the job
Assist with the Baseline Schedule updates
Assist Superintendent with project documentation including the daily report
Assist with creation of Change Orders and understand the processes and procedures around them
Assist with purchasing process, from procurement through execution of the Subcontract/PO
Assist with the back charge process
Assist with processing of vendor and subcontractor requisitions
Knowledge on reading and processing shop drawings and comparing them to project documents
Gain a basic understanding of contract documents
Assist with the owner requisition process
Support the punch list process and work with the team to develop O&M Manuals and as-built warranty information
Assist with the submittal, procurement, and delivery process
Participate in project meetings
Qualification
Required
Bachelors degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Liberal Arts, or a related field
0-2 years of related experience
Computer Literate
Good communication skills
Accurate with an attention to detail
Candidate must possess Suffolk's Core Values: Passion, Integrity, Hard Work, Professionalism, and Caring
Benefits
Competitive salaries
Auto allowances and gas cards for certain roles
Access to market leading medical and emotional and mental health benefits
Dental, and vision insurance plans
Virtual care options for physical therapy and primary care
Generous paid time off
401k plan with employer match and access to expert financial resources
Company paid and voluntary life insurance
Tax deferred savings accounts
10 backup daycare days each year
Short- and long-term disability
Commuter benefits
Company
Suffolk Construction
Suffolk Construction is a construction contracting company.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
John Fish
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
Jit Kee Chin
Chief Technology Officer
Recent News
2025-11-20
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