Project Engineer

Dawson Construction 's Project Engineer , may work on projects based in rugged and beautiful Juneau or Ketchikan, Alaska or in Bellingham, WA, which has been recognized as a top ten community in the nation. As people are our greatest asset, we are committed to being a great place to work and providing a culture of personal growth and development. We envision this position as a first step towards greater company leadership. We have a culture of prioritizing safety; doing the right things for our employees, partners, clients, and community; and pursuing excellence. We believe in abundance and a make-it-happen attitude - no task is too big or too small. We've enjoyed an excellent reputation, steady growth and strong financial performance since 1967. Come build your career with Dawson! PURPOSE: Build highly successful projects for our clients, partners, and communities. Position Description Position Summary Assists the Project Manager and Project Superintendent with a variety of project, managerial, and administrative functions on construction projects. Essential Functions Field Support Works at a specific job site, multiple sites, or in the office to provide field, technical and administrative support to the Project Manager and Project Superintendent. Serves as the secondary point of contact with owners, architects, consultants, subcontractors and suppliers. Produces and tracks contracts with subcontractors, suppliers and consultants. Ensures safety is an everyday topic and supersedes all other factors to prevent accidents and create a safe working environment for everyone. Project Technical Support Assists with bidding including conducting material take-offs and soliciting quotes from subcontractors and suppliers. Collects and tracks RFI's and submittals. Assists with building and updating project schedules. Maintains and distributes current project plans and specifications; Reviews shop drawings and submittals. Prepares and coordinates change orders. Project Administrative Support Ensures communication is clear among all parties, including composing and preparing correspondence. Collects and processes purchase orders. Assists in the ordering of materials and supplies. Assists with permitting issues, as necessary. Schedules jobsite meetings and records/maintains minutes for meetings. Other duties as assigned. Skills, Knowledge and Abilities Knowledge of the construction industry, specifically commercial and industrial general contracting. Ability to maintain a good attendance record. Skilled in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel and Word). Demonstrated competency in scheduling (Phoenix) and PDF mark-up (BlueBeam) software. Ability to work effectively in ERP system software (Viewpoint). Position Requirements Education and Experience Bachelor of Science in Construction Management, Engineering or closely related is required, equivalent work experience may be considered in lieu of degree. 2 to 3 years of project engineering experience on commercial or industrial projects. Demonstrated competency in Project Engineer duties. COMPENSATION & BENEFITS Compensation - $75,000 to $95,000 annual salary. Annual Bonus; depends upon individual and company performance. Comprehensive benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, 401k plan, Paid Holidays, and additional voluntary benefits. Equal Opportunity Employer Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Vets and Drug Free Workplace We offer competitive pay, excellent benefits, a culture of continuous improvement and opportunity for career advancement through continued company growth. #J-18808-Ljbffr