Project Engineer

Slayden Constructors Inc. (SCI), a wholly owned subsidiary of MWH Constructors, Inc. (MWH), is currently seeking a Project Engineer to support critical wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) construction projects in Forest Grove, Oregon.

Slayden is a leader in the construction industry, with a primary focus on water and wastewater infrastructure. Slayden is built on strong values, hard work, and a commitment to getting the job done right. The success of our company is best expressed through our efforts to provide a safe workplace with respected employees and a committed management team. Our approach has provided steady growth in work volume, successful career development for personnel, and an extensive list of satisfied clients for more than 30 years.

Essential Functions

Selected individuals will provide technical support to project management and project supervision staff to ensure construction work is performed efficiently, on schedule, and per company policy and engineering standards.

• Assist with subcontractor procurement and management, package development, construction layout, material and equipment procurement, submittal review, manpower scheduling, quantity takeoffs, labor productivity reporting, document controls, material purchases, deliveries and inventory, and project controls.
• Perform ongoing quality inspections; verify all completed work complies with applicable permits, codes, drawings, and specifications.
• Prepare and disseminate all required documentation records such as materials and equipment submittals, status reports, sketches of work already completed, material requirement calculations, etc., to the supervisor.
• Prepare drawings and sketches to support construction work, temporary works, work method statements, change orders, estimates, etc.
• Prepare/facilitate and submit work method statements, and ensure requisite approvals and permits are obtained before work commencement.
• Research resolutions to drawing interpretation problems, conflicts, interferences, and errors. Initiate RFI’s and follow through to resolution.
• Layout and provide necessary building control lines and elevations for accurate measurement and correct installation of materials.
• Establish and implement office procedures as they relate to the administration of construction contracts.
• Implement project controls for distribution and record keeping of correspondence, technical records, and other project documents.
• Review all incoming correspondence and initiate action on it, record minutes of the weekly and monthly project site meeting, review and process the Contractor’s pay applications, review the project schedule, process RFI’s, and produce weekly and monthly construction progress reports.
• Ensure Project management systems are maintained up-to-date and accurate.
• Assist with reviewing and analyzing Contractor claims, prepare change orders, and manage claims and change order records.
• Assist estimating staff with quantity takeoffs and solicitation of subcontractors and material vendors.
• Work in a manner to ensure your safety and that of fellow employees but following the company health and safety guidelines and policies.
• Assist in resolving construction problems/issues and perform additional assignments per supervisor’s direction.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering or related field; equivalent combination of experience, skills, and training may be substituted.
• 2-3 years’ field construction experience at the job site level.
• Experience in large heavy civil construction projects.
• Working knowledge of construction equipment techniques, drawings, specifications, building materials, and required standards applicable to discipline.
• Ability to assume responsibility and work within a larger team environment.
• Ability to interface and communicate effectively with others.
• Familiarity with Project Management database systems such as Primavera Contract Manager, Expedition, SharePoint, etc.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience with water/wastewater construction.

Benefits

• Group health & welfare benefits including options for medical, dental, and vision
• 100% company-paid benefits including Employee Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D), Spouse and Dependent Life & AD&D, Short Term Disability (STD), Long Term Disability (LTD) (after 60 60-day waiting period for STD & LTD only), Employee Assistance Program and Health Advocate
• Voluntary benefits at discounted group rates for accidents, critical illness, and hospital indemnity
• 15 Paid Vacation Days
• 5 Paid Sick Days
• Paid Parental Leave Program
• 10 Paid Holidays
• 401(k) Plan (company matching contributions up to 4%)

Please note that all positions require pre-employment screening, including drug and background checks, as a condition of employment.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.