Project Engineer- Arizona

Portland Office
550 SW 12th Ave
Portland, OR 97205, USA

About You:

Solutions-Oriented
. Problem-solving brings you a sense of accomplishment and you bring a positive attitude, curious listening skills, and a solutions mindset to the table.

Focused
. You’re someone who puts in the time, energy, and effort to get the task done. You appreciate a clear deadline, and you strive to hit it every time.

Adaptable
. You’re flexible and you can adjust to changing or unexpected circumstances without losing your cool. You understand we work in an ever-evolving industry and your calm approach to change helps the team stay grounded.

About Us:

At Lewis, where every employee is an owner, our people are empowered to make decisions – big and small – to meet the goals of our clients. We are passionate about our work and driven to build quality buildings that stand the test of time. With fulfillment as one of our six core values, Lewis has a collaborative and supportive culture committed to the success and development of our people.

About the Position:

In Order to Succeed in this role

Project Engineers assist the Project Manager with site safety, planning and daily execution of the construction project. They are 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.

Lewis’ Project Engineers are integral members of project teams. They work closely with project managers, safety coordinators, superintendents, company craftspeople and subcontractors with primary responsibilities that include performing the work safely, cost management and quality control.

• Proactively assist with site and public safety. This includes the minimum required monthly safety inspections.
• Working knowledge of the project estimating as it relates to assigned areas of responsibility.
• Working knowledge of project schedule and assist in maintaining the project computerized schedule.
• Work with Lead Project Engineer and Project Manager to prepare scope of work instructions, technical requirements, safety requirements and bid packages for subcontractor and vendor items.
• Utilize the project management system to expedite, review and approve shop drawings, submittals and safety requirements for assigned tasks.
• Distribute approved submittals to pertinent subcontractors.
• Ensure that assigned materials and equipment are released for fabrication in adequate lead time to accommodate the required jobsite delivery date designated by the Superintendent on assigned tasks. Procure other materials and equipment as instructed by the Lead Project Engineer and Project Superintendent.
• Inspect assigned work regularly for quality control and safety compliance. Address identified concerns immediately.
• Obtain and check subcontractor’s pricing and assist in assembling change quotations as directed by the Lead Project Engineer or Project Manager.
• Assist in maintaining the project files, close-out and storage of documents at completion.

Document Control

• Working knowledge of the contract documents to include reviewing all drawings and specifications for design inconsistencies, conflicts and potentially unsafe conditions.
• Know and understand the subcontract documents as they apply to assigned areas of responsibility.
• Write field questions and expedite answers from Architect to allow the assigned components of the work to be fabricated and installed in the most efficient and safe manner.
• Assist in documenting changes, maintain project record drawings and specifications.

Customer Relations and Communication

• Builds effective relationships with customers, design team, subcontractors, suppliers, and user groups that reflect and support company core values and meets and exceeds the customer’s expectations.
• Establish safety expectations in alignment with Lewis's safety standards when speaking with customers, the design team, subcontractors and any others that will be onsite.
• Clear communication and a collaborative approach are essential for a Project Engineer enabling them to share information between relevant teams and…