Project engineer Jobs in Salem, OR

Slayden Constructors Inc. (SCI) , a wholly owned subsidiary of MWH Constructors, Inc. (MWH), is currently seeking a Project Engineer to support critical wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) & water treatment plant (WTP) construction projects in the Salem / Willamette Valley region.

Slayden is a leader in the construction industry, with a primary focus on water and wastewater infrastructure. Slayden is built on strong values, hard work, and a commitment to getting the job done right. The success of our company is best expressed through our efforts to provide a safe workplace with respected employees and a committed management team. Our approach has provided steady growth in work volume, successful career development for personnel, and an extensive list of satisfied clients for more than 30 years.

Essential Functions

Selected individuals will provide technical support to project management and project supervision staff to ensure construction work is performed efficiently, on schedule, and per 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 the 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, and ensure requisite approvals and permits are obtained before work commencement.
• Research resolutions to drawing 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.
• Establish and implement office procedures as they relate to the administration of construction contracts.
• 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 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 reviewing and analyzing 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 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 supervisor’s direction.

Basic Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Benefits

Please note that all positions require pre-employment screening, including drug and background check, as a condition of employment