We offer competitive salaries and benefits, an amazing team of co-workers, and a deep commitment to our people!

We are a rapidly growing construction company originally based in Portland, Oregon with a rapidly-growing presence in the Seattle, Washington area. The right candidate for this position would have an incredible opportunity to build an extremely rewarding career with a very high potential for growth. Our Portland clientele liked what Viking had to offer so much that they asked us if we could do the same in Seattle, and we said yes! Several projects are already underway, and we are looking for additional local support for our Portland / Olympia-based team.

At Viking, you will benefit from much of the sophistication and professionalism of a large business but in a very supportive and friendly small business environment. Our competitors are some of the largest firms in the industry, and our people, processes, and approach are just as good. Incredibly process-driven, and committed to excellence, we offer our employees the opportunity to work with some of the largest organizations in the region as clients, while still having the opportunity to develop meaningful personal and professional relationships with their teams.

Our Company
Viking Engineering + Construction is driven by its mission: Building Better, and is known for its relentless commitment to excellence and continuous improvement. We are passionate about our people, our work, and our communities, and looking for others who feel the same. We believe in our values of People | Positive | Performance, and strive to live them every day.

The Position
We’re looking for a Project Engineer to join our team and support our Project Management team.

• Compensation is commensurate with experience and competitive with industry standards.
• We offer generous and competitive fringe benefits including major medical and retirement plans, as well as supplementary cafeteria-plans for vision and dental.

Requirements & Responsibilities

Detailed requirements and responsibilities for this position can be found in the below Project Engineer Job Description.Viking Engineering + Construction is based in the Portland, Oregon metropolitan area. This position in located in either our Portland or Seattle office. We offer a flexible working environment including remote and hybrid models.

Why Should You Apply?

Reason 1 – Competitive pay and generous benefits.Reason 2 – Supportive and collaborative work environment.

Reason 3 – Clear, consistent expectations, processes, and methods.

Reason 4 – Opportunity to work with a team of wonderful and dedicated people!

Viking is an EOE/Affirmative Action/M/F/Veteran/Disabled employer.

Project Engineer Job Description

Viking’s Project Engineers are a vital component of our projects team. They are responsible for supporting every aspect of a project’s performance including the performance of their direct reports, subcontractors, consultants, Viking employees, and any other parties under Viking’s management. Our Project Engineers are also directly responsible for propagating and encouraging Viking’s core values of People, Positive, Performance on every job that they manage.

Under the direction of the Project Manager and in close coordination with the Project Superintendent, Site Superintendent, and Quality Control Manager, the Project Engineer’s responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Administrative

• CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, DRAWINGS, & SPECIFICATIONS: Collate, maintain, distribute, understand and interpret contract documents including project drawings, specifications, bonding/insurance documents, and details for subcontractors. Using Procore, maintain a fully updated and comprehensive master set of drawings, specifications, and contract documents that act as the Single Source of Truth (SSOT) for the project team. This SSOT will incorporate clearly annotated and linked current versions of all relevant changes and clarifications including RFI Responses, Architect’s Supplemental Instructions (ASIs), change directives, change orders, logistics plans, and other relevant changes and clarifications.
• CHANGES: Assist Project Manager and Superintendent with tracking and managing Changes, including ensuring that all change events are created as required, all required notifications are provided to the owner in a timely manner and in accordance with the contract requirements, all Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) pricing is prepared for all changes, all Requests for Proposal (RFPs) are distributed to subcontractors, consultants, and suppliers as appropriate, all Change pricing is prepared and submitted as required, and all Change Orders and Contract Modifications both upstream and downstream are properly executed.
• SUBCONTRACTS & PURCHASE ORDERS (POs): Draft, distribute, maintain, ensure execution, and track Subcontracts and POs. Ensure subcontractor compliance with all contract requirements including insurance requirements, certified payroll reports, and other requirements of the subcontract. Assist with buy-out/procurement of non-contracted materials and equipment. Ensure proper completion of services and/or delivery of products under POs in accordance with the PO Terms and Conditions.
• SUBMITTALS: Create, distribute, and maintain Submittal Logs and Registers in accordance with Contract Documents, and request, assign, collect, submit for approval, maintain, and otherwise track the status of all Submittals, including Pre-Construction Submittals, Product Submittals, and Closeout Submittals.
• SCHEDULES: Assist Superintendent and Project Manager with the creation, maintenance, distribution, confirmation, and updating of project schedules.
• REQUESTS FOR INFORMATION (RFIs): Using Procore and any client-requested format, assist Superintendent and Project Manager with the creation, distribution, tracking, and implementation of RFIs.
• MEETINGS: Assist Project Manager and Superintendent in the scheduling and coordination of Project Meetings, including creation, recording, and distribution of Meeting Agendas and Minutes.
• PROCUREMENT: Assist Project Manager and Superintendent in the pricing, procurement, logistics, delivery, and tracking of all materials, equipment, ancillary services, and related items.
• DOCUMENTATION: Using Procore, ensure proper documentation of all project-related communications, including Daily logs, records of conversation, transmittals, phasing plans, and other materially significant project communications.
• BILLING: Using Procore and any client-requested format, assist in the preparation of prime contract billings to Owner, and collection, evaluation, and proper coding of Subcontractor and vendor billings.
• PROJECT STATUS REPORTS (PSRs): Assist Project Manager in the regular and timely preparation and distribution of internal PSRs for Executive Managers and external PSRs for Owners, Architects, and Subcontractors as appropriate.
• PROJECT EXECUTION PLANS (PEPs): Assist Project Manager and Superintendent in the creation, distribution, maintenance, updating, and implementation of PEPs including Logistics Plans, Phasing Plans, and other project-specific plans.
• SECURITY & ACCESS: Ensure proper site access by coordinating all security badging activities, notification and scheduling activities related to security and access.
• CLOSEOUT: Manage Project closeout phase by requesting, collecting, collating, and transmitting all project closeout submittals as required by contract. Assist Project Manager in the completion of all internal project closeout requirements as detailed in the project execution checklist.

Quality Control (QC)

• QC PLANS: Assist Project Manager, Superintendent, and Quality Control Manager in the creation, distribution, maintenance, updating, and implementation of Design and Construction Quality Control Plans.
• PERMITS: Apply for, receive, track, maintain, post, and ensure successful closure of all Permits, including Government Permits such as Building Permits, Street Closure Permits, Right of Way Permits, and Trade Permits, as well as Owner Permits such as Utility Shutdown Requests, Confined Space Entry Permits, Above-Ceiling Work Permits.
• PUNCH LISTS & REWORK: Using Procore and any client-requested format, assist Project Manager, Superintendent, and Quality Control Manager with the creation, assignment, tracking, approval, and closeout of all Punch List and Rework items.
• INSPECTIONS & TESTING: Assist Superintendent and Quality Control Manager as needed to schedule, coordinate, record, report, and close out all inspections and testing.

Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS)

• EHS PROJECT EXECUTION PLANS (PEPS): Assist Project Manager, Superintendent, and Site Safety & Health Officer in the creation, distribution, maintenance, updating, and implementation of EHS Project Execution Plans (PEPs) including, but not limited to: Site Specific Safety & Health Plans, Accident Prevention Plans, Infection Control Risk Assessments (ICRAs) and Proactive Construction Risk Assessments (PCRA), task-specific plans (Fall Protection Plans, Crane Lift Plans, etc.), Activity Hazard Analysis.
• HAZARD COMMUNICATION: Assist Project Manager, Superintendent, and Site Safety & Health Officer in the collection, organization, and effective use of required Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and the corresponding Hazard Communication Inventory.
• EHS DOCUMENTATION: Working closely with Project Manager, Superintendent, Site Safety & Health Officer facilitate the creation, distribution, collection, and storage of all EHS related project documentation, including but not limited to: EHS plan components, activity hazard analysis, hazard communication inventory and SDS, inspection records, orientation records, training records, meeting records, disciplinary records, incident/accident/near miss records, investigation records, and waste tracking reports.
• AUDITING/COMPLIANCE: Assist Viking’s EHS initiatives by ensuring onsite compliance through EHS inspections that become part of the project record.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Valid Driver’s License and clean driving record
• Ability to pass Federal background check
• A passion for working collaboratively
• Ability to work independently
• Knowledge and understanding of construction
• Outstanding communication, both written and verbal, and professional attitude
• Ability to interpret and apply Viking’s mission statement, core values, and policies

Viking is an EOE/Affirmative Action/M/F/Veteran/Disabled employer.

CLASSIFICATIONS

Project Engineers at Viking have varying backgrounds, qualifications, and experience. In order to account for these differences, we have created a classification scale for this position ranging from I through III. Project Engineers are assigned a classification based on each individual’s command of the requirements listed above and the characteristics included under the Attached Classification Matrix. Each individual will be evaluated against the requirements to determine their level of achievement within their classification. Based on the results of that evaluation, a Professional Development Plan will be created to provide an individualized roadmap for each employee to achieve advancement within their current classification as well as the steps needed to achieve promotion to the next classification.

Each classification is also associated with a “pay band” or a minimum and maximum rate of compensation associated with each classification. Each Project Engineer will be afforded a compensation rate that falls within the pay band assigned to the Project Engineer classification that they fall under in accordance with the results of their evaluation.

CAREER DEVELOPMENT

Individuals filling a Project Engineer position are able to develop within the position by gaining the skills, qualifications, and experience necessary to move through Project Engineer classifications I through III. Those individuals who have a desire to do so, may transition from Project Engineer III to the Project Manager I position upon developing the necessary skills and qualifications. For additional information related to the career development opportunities available to those in the Project Management track, please see the .

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $80,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Working with RFI's, submittals & project closeouts: 3 years (Required)
• Procore: 3 years (Required)
• Construction Project Engineer: 3 years (Required)

Work Location: In person