Project Engineer Entry Level (Maple Valley, WA)

Position Overview

Goodfellow Bros. (GBI) is a large heavy-civil contractor with operations throughout the West Coast & Hawaii. Our company is a fourth-generation, family-owned business celebrating over 100 years in the industry, and we have earned a reputation for professionalism and integrity. We are seeking a Project Engineer to join our team. Location: Maple Valley, WA Office. The Project Engineer (PE) reports to Regional Management or a designated Project Manager and is responsible for administrating the technical aspects of assigned projects, working closely with owners, subcontractors, vendors, utility companies, and government agencies to ensure projects are completed on schedule and within budget.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze information gathered at site inspections, blueprints, specifications, proposals, and other documentation, demonstrating a basic understanding of surveying practices and related equipment.
• Coordinate and conduct pre-construction surveys to identify potential risks, verify original site conditions, and attend pre-construction meetings.
• Coordinate project schedules and monitor overall construction progress.
• Understand the bidding process and comprehend complex math concepts.
• Review subcontract quotations with the project Estimator, participate in subcontract negotiations and preparation, work directly with subcontractors, and monitor subcontractor pay estimates and submittals.
• Keep Regional Management advised of progress, verify subcontractor work for conformity with project plans and specifications, and coordinate subcontractor meetings as required.
• Review vendor/supplier quotations with the project Estimator, order contract materials timely, monitor delivery schedules, manage inventories, and ensure all required submittals (such as certificates, shop drawings, catalog cuts, samples, etc.) are processed, with proper review and invoicing.
• Finalize shoring, framework, and traffic designs and communicate approved designs to regional or project management.
• Coordinate material deliveries in line with the progress schedule, adjust daily production materials lists, and identify field crew requirements.
• Ensure that details and submittals are received, processed, and that control data is supervised appropriately.
• Maintain project files including plans, specifications, budget information, schedules, correspondence, and design changes.
• Coordinate Quality Control testing and inspections by agencies or third parties.
• Obtain necessary utility clearances and required permits.
• Prepare, process, and submit project documentation such as RFIs, shop drawings, and notifications of changes while maintaining current RFI and Submittal Logs.
• Estimate, prepare, and submit Change Order requests to the owner, negotiate changes including related costs (direct labor, equipment, materials, subcontractor, and overhead), and maintain a Change Order Log with follow-ups.
• Prepare job cost breakdowns, summaries of major deviation items, and manage CPM schedules, weekly labor and production reports, budget adjustments, and job cost analyses; submit approved revisions to accounting.
• Serve as the company liaison by relaying project information to owners, agencies, consulting engineers, utility companies, contractors, and the public.
• Oversee the implementation of safety plans, conduct safety meetings, establish method statements, and enforce safe working practices in compliance with industry and company regulations.
• Understand and apply terms and conditions of union master agreements for all trades.
• Prepare and process all project closing documentation including "as-built" drawings, operation and maintenance manuals, final acceptance letters, Notice of Completion, final billing invoices, retention billing, and obtain lien releases from subcontractors and material suppliers.

Required Qualifications

• Candidates must have the legal right to work in the US without employer sponsorship.
• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering.
• Experience Required: 0-2 years experience in the heavy civil construction field.
• Must have computer experience using Microsoft Word, Excel, and Project; familiarity with Viewpoint Vista and HCSS Heavy Job software is a plus.
• Valid Driver's License with a clean driver's abstract.
• Obtain and maintain certifications including CPR, AED, First Aid, OSHA 30, and MUTCD Supervisor.
• Must possess excellent communication skills to work effectively with customers, management, vendors, utility companies, and local state and federal agencies.
• Must understand different signaling systems used at construction sites.

Benefits & Perks

• Salary: $75,000 to $83,000 annually
• Compensation: Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k) + Profit Sharing, Wellness Incentives, Employee Referral Bonuses
• Benefits: Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance (with multiple plan options), Paid Time Off (up to 26 vacation days, 9 sick days, and 11 paid holidays), Parental & Family Leave, Disability & Life Insurance, Training & Career Growth opportunities, and Perks & Community Programs