SEEKING EXPERIENCED PROJECT ENGINEER

Our Company – Cascade Built – Seattle, WA

  • Mid-size, established and growing strategically
  • Urban construction and real estate development
  • Builds and develops in Seattle’s urban neighborhoods building cutting edge, high-performance sustainable/green projects ranging from single-family to multi-family housing, townhomes, apartments and light commercial

Our Team & Culture

  • Committed to environmental sustainability
  • Values original thinking, continuous improvement and learning
  • Hard working, get-it-done attitude, team player oriented
  • Positive, upbeat attitude, fast-paced
  • Always demonstrates accountability and ownership

SUMMARY
The Role – Project Engineer will report to the Project Manager

PRIMARY  RESPONSIBILITIES
Assist project manager in

  • Communicating with design team and reviewing drawings
  • Preparing budgets and estimates, tracking costs
  • Communicating with vendors, subcontractors, and owners
  • Conducting project meetings
  • Allocation of project resources, planning and executing
  • Developing, managing & enforcing construction schedule
  • Writing contracts, set policies
  • Other responsibilities as assigned by supervisor

TYPICAL DUTIES:
Perform or assist in:    

  • Maintaining up-to-date records and logs (including, but not limited to computer, subcontractor, phone, drawing, sketch, contract, etc.)
  • Completing RFP and bid packages, review proposals
  • Take offs and estimating
  • Developing and/or following a six week look ahead schedule, use to anticipate work orders, supplies, and long lead time orders needed
  • Preparing and archiving meeting minutes
  • Site visits, document project progress with photos
  • Monitor jobsite safety practices and set project appropriate policies
  • Obtain & post permits as needed for project
  • Participating in subcontractor and owner meetings
  • Prepare, review and maintain appropriate project documents (RFI, shop drawing, submittal, work orders, change orders, etc.)
  • Project punch list creation & follow-thru
  • Preparation and delivery of Built Green, close out and owner’s manuals
  • Other duties as assigned

JOB SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

  • Computer knowledge and efficiency with Microsoft Office required, AutoCAD, Bluebeam, estimating tools a plus
  • Thorough understanding of industry
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Good math/accounting skills
  • Mind for construction concepts and ability to remember details
  • Functions effectively as part of a team
  • Dependability
  • Excellent time management and organizational skills
  • Strong decision making/problem solving skills
  • Ability to read and analyze architectural drawings and specification
  • Master’s degree in Construction Management or Bachelor’s degree plus 2 years work experience

BENEFITS

  • Medical and Dental coverage
  • Paid vacations
  • Paid holidays
  • Competitive wages
  • Great working environment that recognizes individuals that go the extra mile for the company

WE WOULD LIKE THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS TO BE FOLLOWED:

  • Please send us your cover letter and resume
  • In the subject line, please put “PROJECT ENGINEER POSITION – [your first and last name here]
    • For example: PROJECT ENGINEER POSITION – Bob Builder
  • Tell us what 3 things are important for you at your next position?
  • Send your cover letter, resume and answers to: accounts@cascadebuilt.com
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