Construction Project Engineer | Commercial GC

Senior Construction Project Engineer

Heartline Staffing, in partnership with Purple Cow Recruiting, is hiring a Senior Construction Project Engineer for Perlo Construction in Tualatin, Oregon. This is an experienced-level Project Engineer opportunity with one of Oregon's longest-standing commercial general contractors. The Senior Construction Project Engineer will provide technical, administrative, and field coordination support for commercial construction projects from initial planning through final closeout.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting the technical execution and management of commercial construction projects from conception through completion
• Coordinating daily with Project Managers, Superintendents, subcontractors, architects, vendors, clients, and field teams
• Reading and interpreting blueprints, structural drawings, specifications, and complete plan sets
• Identifying constructability concerns, design conflicts, technical discrepancies, and field issues
• Managing RFIs, submittals, change proposals, owner change orders, subcontracts, and subcontractor change orders
• Assisting with project budgets, cost tracking, monthly projections, client billings, and invoice review
• Supporting estimating activities for construction management and self-perform scopes of work
• Creating, updating, and maintaining project schedules with the Project Manager and Superintendent
• Reviewing subcontractor proposals and quotes and coordinating vendor procurement
• Assisting with project proposals, clarifications, alternates, and value-engineering recommendations
• Reviewing contract requirements and supporting compliance with owner agreements
• Preparing and distributing detailed meeting minutes and project correspondence
• Participating in and helping lead onsite meetings with clients, architects, subcontractors, and construction crews
• Identifying project risks and responding to technical or field concerns before they negatively impact cost, schedule, quality, or safety
• Leading quality-control activities, punch-list completion, and project closeout processes
• Mentoring junior Project Engineers and assisting with training, delegation, and review of project documentation

Compensation: $90,000–$135,000 Annual Salary. Compensation is based on experience, qualifications, and overall project-management capability.

Schedule:

Full-Time Position. On-Site in Tualatin, Oregon. Regular travel to active construction jobsites is required.

Why Construction Professionals Are Applying:

• Join one of Oregon's longest-standing commercial general contractors
• Work with a company recognized as a Top Workplace by The Oregonian
• Join an organization recognized among Oregon's 100 Best Companies to Work For
• Support diverse commercial construction projects across multiple industries
• Work in a collaborative, fast-paced, and professionally supportive culture
• Manage meaningful project-engineering responsibilities with a high level of independence
• Gain exposure to budgeting, scheduling, estimating, procurement, contract administration, and field operations
• Mentor junior Project Engineers and contribute to team development
• Competitive salary range with long-term career-growth potential

Benefits:

• Competitive Annual Salary
• Full-Time Employment
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Career Growth Within an Established Commercial Contractor
• Collaborative Project Team Environment
• Exposure to Diverse Commercial Construction Projects

Requirements:

• Minimum 5 Years of Related Commercial Construction Experience REQUIRED
• Strong Experience Supporting Commercial Construction Projects from Preconstruction Through Closeout REQUIRED
• Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or Related Education Preferred;
  Equivalent Field Experience Considered
• Advanced Ability to Read and Interpret Blueprints, Structural Drawings, Specifications, and Plan Sets REQUIRED
• Experience Managing RFIs, Submittals, Change Orders, Change Proposals, and Project Documentation REQUIRED
• Experience Coordinating Subcontractors, Vendors, Architects, Clients, Project Managers, and Field Teams REQUIRED
• Experience Supporting Project Budgets, Cost Tracking, Forecasting, Client Billings, and Invoice Review REQUIRED
• Experience Supporting Project Scheduling and Construction Procurement REQUIRED
• Strong Knowledge of Commercial Construction Materials, Processes, Terminology, and Equipment REQUIRED
• Advanced Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and Microsoft Project Skills REQUIRED
• Advanced Bluebeam Experience REQUIRED
• Viewpoint and/or AIA Construction Software Experience Preferred
• Strong Written and Verbal Communication Skills REQUIRED
• Ability to Manage Multiple Priorities Independently with Minimal Oversight REQUIRED
• Strong Technical Judgment, Problem-Solving, Negotiation, and Risk-Mitigation Skills REQUIRED
• Ability to Mentor Junior Project Engineers and Review Project Documentation REQUIRED
• Ability to Travel Regularly to Active Construction Jobsites REQUIRED
• Ability to Occasionally Lift and/or Move Up to 25 Pounds REQUIRED

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