Project Engineer I - Civil

Position Overview

Mortenson is currently seeking an experienced Project Engineer I in our Civil Group with the ability to interact with staff at all levels in an ever-changing environment while remaining flexible, resourceful, proactive, and efficient with a high level of professionalism and confidentiality. The Project Engineer will review, provide analysis, management, and resolution of field coordination issues with project team members and participants. This position will travel anywhere throughout the United States 100% of the time (with regular rotations home every 3 weeks for 5 days) and the candidate can be based anywhere in the United States.

Key Responsibilities

• Interpret project plans, specifications, and details for subcontractors and craft persons
• Implement the pre-construction quality plan
• Obtain and maintain construction permits; manage fee payments and recurring expenses
• Develop and maintain Material Tracking List, Project Test and Inspection Listing, Concrete Placement Log, and Non-Conformance Report
• Manage, create, and distribute contract documents
• Establish handling procedures for electronic documents (RFIs, correspondence)
• Incorporate processes and procedures for project closeout phase
• Manage testing and inspection processes for construction quality management, including implementing a three-phase inspection system
• Establish reporting formats, protocols, schedules, and off-site testing procedures
• Notify the Project Manager and Superintendent of non-conforming test results or inspection items
• Manage submittals: set up register, obtain customer/architect approval, prepare transmittal forms, coordinate packaging, review, and process submissions
• Expedite submittals to align with the project schedule and communicate requirements to subcontractors and suppliers
• Issue submittal requirement letters and provide periodic updates of the submittal register to customers or architects
• Coordinate subcontractor details: verify insurance, prepare paperwork, and request final payment
• Develop and distribute RFIs and Change Orders
• Define and implement procedures for posting revisions and updates to as-built construction documents and incorporate subcontractor as-built documentation into contract document updates
• Mentor, manage, and evaluate field engineers
• Determine alternative work methods as needed
• Coordinate safety and compliance for all team members
• Maintain schedule timelines and ensure completion

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction, Civil or Architectural Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent experience
• Minimum of two years related construction experience
• Detail orientation sufficient to organize and effectively manage multiple tasks
• Basic understanding of construction law and generally accepted business practices
• Strong teamwork orientation, initiative, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Proven positive and professional attitude with excellent customer service skills
• Current driver's license

Benefits & Perks

• Salary: $84,100 - $113,500 (Actual range is higher for Denver, CO and Chicago, IL - 5%, Seattle, WA and Portland, OR - 10%, Washington, D.C. - 12.5%)
• Medical and prescription drug plans that include no additional cost vision coverage
• Dental plan
• 401k retirement plan with a generous Mortenson match
• Paid time off, holidays, and other paid leaves
• Employer paid Life, AD&D, and disability insurance
• No-Cost mental health tool and concierge with extensive work-life resources
• Tuition reimbursement
• Adoption Assistance
• Gym Membership Discount Program