Project Engineer
About the role
Harder Mechanical is a leading mechanical contractor based in Portland, Oregon, serving the 11 western states with regional offices in Nevada, Arizona, California, and Utah. We specialize in commercial buildings, advanced technology, and industrial projects.
Responsibilities
- Review construction drawings and compile project scope and quantities
- Resolve engineering issues and constraints through communication with design engineers, owner representatives, and team members
- Monitor field construction and ensure compliance with construction plans and specifications
- Engage in work sequence planning
- Prepare and monitor work packages, including labor and cost estimates
- Track construction progress and update status weekly
- Organize project records in an effective document control system
- Mentor new engineers in their roles, taking responsibility for their training and development
- Assist the project manager in additional duties as required
- Estimate future work
Requirements
- Proficient in Microsoft Office & Bluebeam – intermediate skills in Excel
- Knowledge of mechanical systems, and experience reading mechanical and plumbing drawings
- Ability to communicate with a broad spectrum of people including suppliers, field crews, designers, and owners
- Self-starter, motivated, and takes initiative
- Organized and productive
- Strong time management skills and ability to prioritize tasks on an ongoing basis
- Relentless commitment to teamwork and client satisfaction
- Interest in LEAN construction principles
- Ability to travel to other regions to gain exposure to additional markets and industries
- Must have valid driver license
- Mechanical aptitude
Qualifications
- 3-10 years of construction management experience
- Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Business Management, Mechanical, Industrial, Civil Engineering, or equivalent experience or education
Skills
- Microsoft Office & Bluebeam
- Construction management experience
- Communication skills
- Time management skills
- LEAN construction principles
- Traveling ability
- Mechanical aptitude
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
- Generous retirement package including 10% retirement contribution made by the company and a company match up to 2% of your annual salary
- Profit sharing
- Discretionary annual bonus
- Paid vacation and holidays
- Harder University training and development, as well as other paid professional development opportunities
- Team environment that promotes individual growth
Pay
Salaried position
Schedule
Full-time
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits
- Retirement package including 10% retirement contribution made by the company and a company match up to 2% of your annual salary
- Profit sharing
- Discretionary annual bonus
- Paid vacation and holidays
- Training and development opportunities
- Team environment that promotes individual growth
Company Information
Harder Mechanical Contractors is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local nondiscrimination laws. Our hiring policy reflects and affirms Harder’s commitment to the principles of fair employment. Harder does not discriminate regarding the terms and conditions of employment based on any characteristic protected by federal, state or local nondiscrimination laws.