Project Engineer

About Us

The Project Engineer position plays a crucial role in ensuring the quality and success of various projects at Okland. We are a commercial general contractor and construction management company with a rich history spanning over a century. Our mission is to create remarkable experiences through the projects we deliver and the relationships we build.

About This Opportunity

The Project Engineer will be responsible for assisting with all aspects of project quality assurance, construction administration, and coordination. This position will also assist in managing and coordinating the efforts of subcontractors on various projects, including a new battery plant. The successful candidate will assist with change order pricing, stakeholder communications, and preparing meeting agendas/minutes.

YOUR DAY-TODAY

• Utilize and maintain company-standard project management software (Procore, Prolog, and Okland forms).
• Maintain up-to-date construction drawings, as-builts, and electronic project folders.
• Conduct pre-construction site visits; document existing conditions with video/photo records.
• Provide subcontractors with the most current drawings and specifications.
• Ensure project sites and activities are consistently documented in writing and photos.
• File inspection and test reports (hardcopy/electronic).
• Prepare, review, and process RFIs: identify discrepancies, collaborate with the project team, forward to the design team, distribute responses, and track cost impacts.
• Manage submittals: Develop and maintain a submittal schedule and log. Review for compliance with contract documents, transmit to architect, and track status. Return reviewed submittals and organize files for project reference. Coordinate with superintendent on long-lead procurement items and delivery status.
• Develop and update meeting agendas with project team. Record, compile, and distribute meeting minutes with PM/superintendent review. Actively participate in project meetings, including kick-off, weekly project/OAC, monthly PM-superintendent reviews, and management report meetings (as requested). Assist project manager in creating/maintaining project directories (owner, architect, subcontractors).
• Support QA/QC by assisting superintendent in verifying installed materials against approved submittals. Track submittals, RFIs, project changes, and progress to identify risks that could delay work or compromise quality.
• Initiate close-out process on Day 1; ensure final completion within 30 days of substantial completion. Secure final payment within 60 days; settle subcontractor accounts within 30 days of substantial completion. Administer and track punch list completion. Manage and complete 11-month warranty walks.
• Maintain accurate and timely processing of RFIs, submittals, change orders, and meeting minutes. Ensure regular, punctual, and reliable attendance. Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree or 3 to 5 years of related experience working on commercial construction projects; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• General knowledge of LEED principles.
• Familiarity with a wide range of equipment and tools, and proficiency in skilled construction, maintenance and repair tasks.
• Advanced understanding of construction scheduling and cost control.
• Thorough and attentive to details; ability to prioritize and multitask; proactive and deadline-oriented.
• Ability to read and understand work orders, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to interact effectively with customers, vendors and employees at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to read and comprehend complex instructions, correspondence, memos, blueprints, construction documents, contract documents and specifications.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients and other employees of the organization.
• Possess strong computer skills; proficient in MS Excel, MS Word and MS Outlook, and document editing software (e.g., BlueBeam, Adobe Acrobat, etc.). Ability to navigate and/or use CAD software.

What We Offer

• Award-winning culture – consistently recognized by Best Places to Work in Arizona, Utah, and Idaho.
• Competitive pay – weekly paychecks, salary, bonus incentives, 401(k) with employer match.
• Holistic benefits – Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, & Disability Insurance; paid parental leave, financial literacy resources, and an Employee Assistant Program including legal and mental health support.
• Perks – tenure awards including pro sports tickets, fitness memberships, travel vouchers, and paid work anniversary sabbaticals.
• Award-winning work – our projects are consistently honored with recognitions from AIA, ENR, AGC, and more.