Project Engineer Concrete Structures

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MWH is a leading water and wastewater treatment-focused general contractor in the US with a rich history dating back to the 19th century. Fueled by the mission of Building a Better World
, our teams are rapidly growing across the nation.

MWH Constructors, a Denver based heavy civil construction company, is hiring experienced Project Engineers with a minimum of 2 years of experience, for a project in Gresham, Oregon
.

Preferred areas of experience include heavy civil or environmental (water treatment, wastewater treatment). Water bearing concrete structure experience is preferred. The desired candidate must have a B.S. in Construction Management or a related field. The position requires a background in field administration and the construction process. You must also be familiar with submittals, schedules, shop drawings, and other project administration and documentation.

The successful candidate must possess a strong work ethic, be self-motivated, demonstrate effective communication skills (oral and written), and must have the ability to meet required deadlines.

Selected individual will provide technical support to project management and project supervision staff to ensure construction work is performed efficiently, on schedule and in accordance with 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 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, ensure requisite approvals and permits are obtained prior to work commencement.
• Research; recommend resolutions to draw 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.
• 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 of 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 review and analyze 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 personal 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 the supervisor’s direction.

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil or Mechanical Engineering or related field; equivalent combination of experience, skills and training may be substituted.
• 2-8 years of construction, design, and management experience/knowledge.
• 3+ years of civil/structural/earthworks experience on large heavy civil construction projects.
• Working knowledge of construction equipment techniques, drawings and specifications, building materials, and required standards applicable to discipline.
• Ability to perform trigonometric calculations, either manually or with a calculator.
• Ability to assume…