Construction Project Engineer 1

Construction Project Engineer 1

Department: Construction

Reports to: Construction Project Manager 2

Time Commitment: Full-Time; Non-Exempt

Level: E

Compensation: $25.74 to $31.37 per hour; We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, generous paid time off, life insurance, paid family and medical leave, and more.
*For details on the compensation, see Your Compensation section below.

Application Deadline:
Your application is due by April 25 th , 2025. We will not actively screen applications received after the deadline. Review of late applications is conducted at the discretion of the hiring manager.
Note to Candidates:
We strongly encourage you to apply, even if you dont believe you meet every one of the qualifications described . We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organization and we are most interested in
finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less
traditional background. We recognize that requirements for educational and experience minimums create unnecessary barriers for under-served populations in pursuing employment opportunities in which they may be successful. In considering this alongside our Equity practices, we have removed educational and experience minimum requirements to focus on candidates abilities to excel based on the responsibilities of the position. We strongly encourage you to apply, even if you dont believe you meet every one of the qualifications described.

Who You Are:
You are a Project Engineer, playing a crucial role in ensuring the successful construction of new affordable homes. You support the Project Management Team by handling the coordination and documentation needed to keep projects moving forward. From the initial concept through design review, permitting, site development, and construction, all the way to final certifications and as-built documentation, you serve as the central information hub, helping to turn plans into reality.

Who we are:

At Habitat for Humanity Portland Region we believe that everyone deserves a stable and affordable place to call home. Founded in 1981, we have built and repaired homes in partnership with over 3,000 people across the Portland region. Habitat for Humanity Portland Region is an independent affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International and operates out of three offices, four brick and mortar stores, one warehouse, and numerous construction sites in Portland, Beaverton, Hillsboro, King City, Gresham, and Lake Oswego.
Habitat Portland Region is intentional about building a healthy and thriving organizational culture and envisions a community of staff, partners, volunteers, and donors who are deeply committed to equitable and anti-racist practices in every facet of our organization. All of our staff engage in continual learning and seek ways to operationalize equitable practices. Our
Equity Statement and
Cultural Compact are living, breathing documents that we continually work toward.

Please visit our website and social media pages to learn more.

Youll be responsible for:
Essential Duties 10%

• Coordinate with the Director of Project Development, Director of Construction, Project Managers, and cross-departmentally as needed to ensure that assigned projects can proceed on time and within budget.
• Participate in construction, cross-departmental, external, and weekly project team meetings.
• Administer and utilize multiple project management software tools Procore, Smartsheet
• Assist Project Manager II and Director of Land and Project Development in crafting, documenting, and maintaining departmental processes and templates.
• Set and work on quarterly objectives associated with process development, personal growth, and training.

Document / Information Control 10%

• Manage digital documentation during land acquisition, pre-construction, and construction phases.
• Act as the liaison between the Construction Department and other Habitat Departments to ensure that all documentation is provided as necessary, and/or is easily accessible.
• Manage all permit documents, drawings, revisions, and submittals.
• Regularly update vendor database
• Facilitate project meetings and manage meeting minutes and action items

Land Leads and Predevelopment Tasks 10%

• Assist Director of Land Development and Project Manager with various due diligence / site feasibility tasks, including executing contracts with professional service providers
• Assist Project Manager in setting up projects in Procore and Smartsheet
• Collaborate with City Representatives to complete HUD Environmental Review
• Assist Project Manager in developing project budgets and schedules.

Contract Procurement and Management 40%

• Work with project team to compile accurate scopes of work.
• Create bid packages in Procore (construction project management software) and send requests for bids (RFBs) to contractors for all scopes of work.
• Coordinate and document all outreach with bidders/subcontractors throughout the RFB process.
• Manage bid comparison, contractor selection, and contract approval processes.
• Facilitate pre-contract meetings with the project team and new trades to discuss the project, determine SOV (schedule of values), and to review the project in detail before any work begins.
• Create, execute, and manage all contracts in Procore.
• Review, enter, and code invoices on a weekly basis, checking for accuracy and completion of work.
• Develop and maintain good working relationships with our vendors and trades.
• Issue and track all change orders.
• Regularly update project information and budget in multiple information sharing locations.
• Reconcile accounts and close out all contracts by end of project.

Material Order Management 20%

• Assist Project Manager with producing material take-offs and estimates.
• Procure all material purchase orders from suppliers.
• Secure all material submittals, route for appropriate reviews, and document in Procore.
• Coordinate with Superintendent and suppliers to ensure on-time delivery of materials.
• Order and track gift-in-kind material donations from suppliers and Habitat for Humanity International
• Manage commercial account (Home Depot, Lowes) invoice processes in collaboration with Accountant.

Project Close-Out 10%

• Perform onsite punch walks at pre-cover and pre-homeowner orientation and document punch items on Procore for site team to complete.
• Create homeowner manual for each project from template.
• Perform homebuyer orientations on completed homes prior to sales.

To be successful in this role, youll**:

• Minimum of 3 Years experience in construction administration

• Working knowledge of construction documents (plans and specifications)

• Proficiency with MS Word (Excel, Word, Outlook)

• Ability to work within multi-disciplinary team

• Ability to work independently as well as a part of a team

• Lean and thoughtful time-management skills

• Ability to communicate with outside stakeholders, trade partners and vendors

• Actively anticipates team needs, takes initiative to solve problems, and contributes to a collaborative, solutions-focused environment.
• Understanding of construction contracts and construction terminology and plan reading.

**Any combination of formal education, paid work experience, unpaid/volunteer experience, and life experience will be considered.

To be considered above and beyond the average candidate in this role, youll also:

• Any qualifying combination of education, certification, and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position.

• Basic skills with Procore. Knowledge of Smartsheet is helpful.

• Ability to solve problems and make decisions

Your work environment and physical demands:

• Your workday will be located in a human-paced, team-oriented, business-casual style office setting.
• Depending on the positions responsibilities, you may be eligible for remote/hybrid work based on performance and access to essential work-related resources.

• While in the office, you will routinely use standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines.
• An office-based role means that your day will be mostly sedentary, with some time spent moving files, open filing cabinets, bending, and/or standing on a stool as necessary.
• Occasionally you will travel between other Habitat locations or temporary worksites.

Your Work Schedule:

• 40-hour work week, generally Monday - Friday 8:30am-4:30pm
• Occasionally you may be asked to work overtime

Your Compensation:
We aim to offer equitable pay and benefits and are committed to transparency in compensation. Basing compensation on a candidates willingness and/or ability to negotiate leads to inequities and bias in how employees are compensated.
We determine the best possible compensation offer based on base qualifications, relevant experience, internal equity, and the candidates competencies for the role demonstrated during the hiring process. Successful candidates are typically hired within the first half of the Pay Range and receive scheduled incremental increases. When starting in this position, your compensation will generally be between $25.74 per hour to wage range midpoint of $31.37 per hour. The full range for this position is $25.74 per hour to $37.33 per hour.
Your Benefits Package:
We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• 100% employer-paid health insurance premium (medical, vision, alternative care, prescriptions) for employee; 50% paid for dependents
• 100% employer-funded Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)
• 100% employer-paid dental insurance for employee; 50% paid for dependents
• 100% employer-paid disability insurance
• Generous paid time off: starting at three weeks of Vacation time; two weeks of Sick time; 11 paid holidays; paid birthday off
• 3% matching 403(b) retirement savings plan
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

What to expect when you apply:
We strive to ensure our hiring process is accessible to all applicants. We know your time is valuable and want to acknowledge the time it can take to apply for a position. We ask you to submit your
resume,
cover
letter, and provide
three professional references using our online application. If you need assistance or accommodations in submitting your application or throughout the hiring process, please contact
... .
Candidates are reviewed by the hiring manager and the hiring team. Selected candidates will be invited to participate in a screening phone call or virtual meeting. The final round of candidates will be invited to interview in-person with the hiring team. Occasionally we may request that finalists complete a second round of in-person interviews. We appreciate the time and effort that you put into this process.
We will begin reviewing applications on or after April 25 th ,, and hope to begin the screening and interview process soon after.
If offered the position, and prior to starting work, you will be asked to complete a background check that includes a criminal record history record and motor vehicle record. Information from your background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining your suitability for this position.
Habitat for Humanity Portland Region is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to employ the best qualified people for all our positions in a manner that does not discriminate against any person because of race, color, religion, gender, marital status, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, veteran/reserve national guard status, or any other status or characteristic protected by law.

This job description is intended as a guideline only and does not limit in any way the duties or responsibilities of any employee. Nothing herein shall be construed as a contract of employment, expressed or implied. All employment is terminable at will, with or without cause.