Project Engineer Underground Utilities

Mortenson is currently seeking an experienced Project Engineer I – Underground Utilities with the ability to interact with a variety of staff at all levels in an ever-changing environment, remaining flexible, resourceful, proactive, and efficient with a high level of professionalism and confidentiality. The Project Engineer will review, provide analysis, management, and resolution of field coordination issues with project team members and participants.

• Interpret project plans, specifications, and details for subcontractors and self-perform operations
• Implement and oversee the project quality control and quality assurance plan
• Obtain and maintain construction permits; manage fee payments and recurring expenses
• Support Project Manager and Superintendent in the development of sequence/phase plans and updates to schedule
• Coordinate onsite staging of materials, and delivery of materials to project site
• Coordinate with Engineer of Record on shop drawings, material change requests, and RFI’s Develop and maintain various tracking logs including Material Tracking List, Project Test and Inspection Listing, Procurement Tracking Log, Non-Conformance Report
• Manage, create, and distribute contract documents
• Establish handling procedures for electronic documents (RFIs, correspondence)
• Incorporate processes and procedures for project closeout phase
• Schedule and coordinate with 3rd party testing agencies to manage testing and inspection processes for construction quality management
• Implement three-phase inspection system
• Establish reporting formats, protocols, schedules, and off-site testing procedures
• Notify Project Manager and Superintendent of non-conforming test results or inspection items
• Manage submittals: set up register, obtain customer/architect approval, prepare transmittal forms, coordinate packaging, review, and processing
• Expedite submittals to align with project schedule
• Communicate submittal process details to subcontractors and suppliers
• Issue submittal requirement letters
• Provide periodic updates of submittal register to customer or architect
• Coordinate subcontractor details: verify insurance, prepare paperwork, request final payment
• Develop and distribute RFIs and Change Orders
• Define and implement procedures for posting revisions and updates to as-built construction documents
• Incorporate subcontractor as-built documentation into contract document updates
• Mentor, manage, and evaluate field engineers
• Determine alternative work methods as needed
• Coordinate safety and compliance for all team members
• Maintain schedule of timelines and ensure completion

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction, Civil, or Architectural Engineering or Construction Management
• Minimum of two years related construction experience
• Detail orientation sufficient to organize and effectively manage multiple tasks
• Possess basic understanding of construction law and generally accepted business practices
• Strong teamwork orientation, initiative, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Proven positive and professional attitude and customer service skills
• Current driver’s license

for Non-Craft & Non-Union Craft working 25+ hours / week

• Medical and prescription drug plans that includes no additional cost vision coverage
• Dental plan
• 401k retirement plan with a generous Mortenson match
• Paid time off, holidays, and other paid leaves
• Employer paid Life, AD&D, and disability insurance
• No-Cost mental health tool and concierge with extensive work-life resources
• Tuition reimbursement
• Adoption Assistance
• Gym Membership Discount Program

The base pay range for this role is $84,100 MIN - $113,500 MAX. (Actual range is higher for the following office locations: Denver, CO and Chicago, IL - 5%, Seattle, WA and Portland,…