Project Engineer | Data Center

Summary

Balfour Beatty is seeking a Project Engineer in Hermiston/Umatilla, OR. This role is responsible for maintaining certain aspects of the project schedule as assigned by the Project Manager, by managing the process of submittal approvals, coordinating the timely delivery of materials, maintaining schedules and budgets.

Project Financial Responsibilities 

Assists project management by proactively managing the project budget by controlling expenses, administering owner and subcontractor billings, identifying work not covered by subcontractor’s scope of work/budget and ensuring the success of office support functions related to the overall cost and scheduled completion.  

Preconstruction Services 

Establish procedures for controlling contract drawings.

Initiates set-up of the job management system.  

Assists with the scopes of work, bid package development and help solicit subcontractors and suppliers.

Initiates the building permit process.

Project Start-up and Scheduling 

Assists in the development of the site utilization plan.

Assists Project Manager / Superintendent in the review and coordination of the Loss Prevention, Sustainability Action Plan and Quality Control Program.  

Develops submittal log, participate in subcontractor project orientation meetings, communicate and coordinate submittals and coordination drawings with subcontractors and the Superintendent.

Actively participates in subcontractor project orientation.  

Project Administration, Coordination and Close-out 

Responsible for proactive administration of reviewing and processing all submittal data and shop drawings to ensure project schedules are expedited and materials are delivered on time.  

Conducts preconstruction meetings with subcontractors, assisted by the Project Manager and/or Superintendent.

Serves as the onsite quality manager for assigned trades by verifying subcontractor deliveries meet approved submittal requirements.

Attends and participates in meetings with Architect/Engineer and owner representatives, provides information and assists the Project Manager in the preparation of progress reports/meeting minutes.

Distributes proposal change documents to subcontractors/suppliers and assists in collecting pricing and/or prepares change proposal requests for internal pricing review.

Ensures all clarifications, changes, directives, RFIs, etc., are updated on the “as-built” drawings and are fully coordinated with company supervision and all subcontractor/suppliers.

Responsible for submitting owner required close-out documents and assisting subcontractors /suppliers in scheduling owner required training and documentation. 

Promote Customer Relations 

Builds effective relationships with customers, design team, subcontractors, suppliers, and user groups that reflect and support company core values and meets or exceeds the customer’s expectations.

Actively participates in industry, client, and community relations to enhance company image.

Culture, Leadership and Employee Development 

Promotes our Creed. Communicates our vision and purpose through Service, Talent, and Choices.

Serves as a role model and promotes professional behavior.

Participates in personal career development through on-the-job training, attends operations classroom training programs and assists in the development of interns / co-ops. 

Perform other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions

The majority of work is completed on job sites in an office trailer or in an existing structure. Due to daily condition changes on construction projects, when employees are outside of the office trailer or structure, they must wear appropriate personal protective equipment as required by the company's safety policies and as required for weather conditions.

The project team and/or team member may need to move to other projected work geographic locations, if necessary.

Minimum Requirements

B.S. in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field position. Entry level graduate up to 2 years of experience preferred, or 2 to 4 years of progressive construction related trade experience. Internship(s) or Co-ops with a construction company is desired.

New hires are required to sign up for OSHA courses and complete them within the first six months of employment.  

Organizes people, tools, and equipment and plan/manage multiple activities to accomplish desired results.

Makes decisions under tight deadlines, sometimes with incomplete information.

Exhibits commitment to quality by evaluating project-related processes and make necessary changes, using customer input to make improvements, and meeting/exceeding internal and external customer expectations.  

Acts in a manner of integrity that demonstrates support for the company values and the employees, while maintaining constant focus on meeting/exceeding customer requirements and expectations.

Demonstrates proficiency using a personal computer (PC) and company communication tools, such as email, internet, and Microsoft products (e.g., Word, Excel, Office, Outlook). 

Pay Range: $77,000 - $98,000

*This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future. An employee's pay position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, any collective bargaining agreements, and business or organizational needs. No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, or any other form of compensation that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company's sole discretion, consistent with the law.