Project Engineer

Company Description

Pacific Pile & Marine (PPM) is a heavy civil and marine general contractor providing top-tier services along the West Coast of the United States and Canada. Headquartered in Seattle, WA, PPM specializes in diverse marine and transportation infrastructure projects, including bridges, ports, marine structures, dredging, and environmental construction. The company serves regions across Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, Alaska, California, Hawaii, and British Columbia. Known for its cutting-edge industry leadership, PPM seeks motivated, team-oriented professionals to support its innovative and impactful projects.

Role Description

This is a full-time, on-site Project Engineer role located in Seattle, WA or Anchorage, AK. Project Engineers are responsible for performing duties in the field and directly gathering, calculating, and compiling data for the engineering and business functions of a project. It is expected the Project Engineer will provide technical engineering information to company supervision and field crews to ensure construction work complies with all engineering standards, codes, specifications, and design instruction applicable to one or more disciplines.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

Manage the measurement, review, approval, documentation, and input of project quantities.

Construct the project budget from the conformed estimate, working with the superintendent and project manager to select the appropriate work activities and cost codes.

Establish and maintain the project contract administration plan.

Assist project manager with reviewing and preparing month‐end cost reports including the monthly Progress Statement and Job Operations Report (JOR). Assist with cost forecasting and revenue projections.

Manage the project recordkeeping and correspondence functions. Maintain tracking logs for change orders, RFI's, submittals, and letters.

Maintain the project daily report.

Manage the preparation, review, approval, and forwarding of the project submittals.

Prepare and submit progress invoices to the owner with Project Engineer / Project Manager review. Work with superintendents, project engineers, and project managers to develop a project plan to create a project CPM Schedule. Manage and maintain the project schedule.

Manage the subcontract and procurement process including directing or performing the solicitation, review, and document preparation elements.

Participate in the project safety process, conduct safety inspections, and contribute to weekly toolbox meetings, mass safety meetings, and safety training.

Coordinate and assist in the documentation, preparation, and resolution of change orders and extra work efforts.

Generate engineering feasibility studies to support planning and scheduling efforts.

Assist with managing the collection, review, approval, and processing of the daily labor timesheets.

Setup, control, and manage all engineering and project records / files. Provide engineering support to field and office operations.

Take the lead in working with designers and / or engineers to do value engineering, material substitutions, and engineering-related constructability issues. Manage the project turnover process as it relates to punch list, quality control, commissioning, final documentation submission, and check‐out of installed systems.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Construction Management or equivalent combination of technical training and related experience.

Demonstrated ability to implement, utilize, and manage the cost management process including quantities, cost reports, forecasting, labor reports, and documentation & recordkeeping.

Ability to efficiently perform the contract administration functions including correspondence, document control, daily reports, and change orders / claims preparation.

Ability to efficiently perform the project administration processes including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and subcontractor / supplier correspondence & tracking.

Demonstrated proficiency to develop, analyze, and maintain complex project schedules.

Demonstrated understanding of company safety philosophy and a working knowledge of the Safety and Crisis manuals.

Effective communication skills, both oral and written, including the ability to compose and edit professional letters to external organizations including customer, vendor, government agencies, and subcontractors.

Ability to organize and supervise individual engineering functions.

A rudimentary knowledge of survey.

Strong computer skills including the ability to use Microsoft products such as Word, Excel, Project, and Outlook. Ability to give oral presentations using PowerPoint.

Compensation and Benefits

Washington Salary Range of $79,800 to $105,000 depending on experience.

Retirement Plan including up to a 4% employer match.

Three weeks paid vacation per year.

14 Paid Holidays per year.

Sick leave provided per WA Paid Sick Leave Law.

Employees (and their families) are covered by Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits.

Annual Bonus program

Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record required to operate company vehicles. A pre-employment drug screen and background check will be conducted.

To apply, please email your resume and salary requirements to careers@pacificpile.com.

Pacific Pile & Marine is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered, regardless of race, gender, or status as an individual with a disability or veteran.