Construction Project Engineer

Construction Project Engineer

Location:

Portland Metro Area, OR Pay: 90,000–115,000 DOE

Schedule:

Full-Time | Monday–Friday

We are partnering with a respected heavy civil construction contractor that delivers complex infrastructure projects safely, on schedule, and with quality. The company invests in its employees, embraces innovation, and creates long-term career opportunities in highways, utilities, site development, and public works.

• Support heavy civil construction projects from preconstruction through project closeout.
• Collaborate with Project Managers and field teams to ensure projects are completed safely, efficiently, on budget, and on schedule.
• Assist with project planning, scheduling, budgeting, and preconstruction activities.
• Review project plans, specifications, and contract documents to understand project scope and design intent.
• Maintain project documentation including submittals, RFIs, change orders, quantity tracking, shop drawings, as-built drawings, and project logs.
• Coordinate material procurement, vendor quotes, and delivery schedules to keep projects moving.
• Prepare monthly cost reports, labor forecasts, and project financial updates.
• Assist with processing invoices, extra work orders (EWOs), and change orders.
• Monitor construction progress and perform site inspections to verify work meets contract specifications and quality standards.
• Partner with field leadership to promote a strong safety culture through safety meetings, pre-task planning, site walks, and documentation audits.
• Identify project issues, changed site conditions, and potential scope changes; work with the team to develop solutions.
• Support project closeout activities including final documentation and reporting.
• Build strong relationships with clients, subcontractors, vendors, consultants, and internal project teams.

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field, or equivalent industry experience.
• 2+ years of construction project engineering or project management experience.
• Experience supporting heavy civil construction projects is strongly preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret construction plans, specifications, and contracts.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Customer-focused mindset with the ability to build positive working relationships.
• High attention to detail and commitment to delivering quality work.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel;
  Procore experience;
• Ability to work both in the office and on active construction sites.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Commitment to workplace safety and continuous improvement.

• Heavy civil construction experience.
• Experience with Heavy Job, Heavy Bid, or similar construction management software.
• Familiarity with MS Project or Primavera scheduling software.
• Knowledge of project cost controls and forecasting.
• Experience working on DOT, municipal, or public infrastructure projects.

This is an excellent opportunity to build a long-term career with a company that values teamwork, professional development, and internal advancement. You’ll work with experienced construction professionals on challenging infrastructure projects while gaining exposure to every phase of project delivery.