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Senior Construction Project Engineer | Tualatin
Full Time | Commercial Construction | Project Engineering
Elizabeth Banzhaf, LPN
Co-Founder & COO | Heartline Staffing
Call or Text: 272-230-3157
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Heartline Staffing, in partnership with Purple Cow Recruiting, is hiring a Senior Construction Project Engineer for Perlo Construction in Tualatin, Oregon.
POSITION OVERVIEW
This is an experienced-level Project Engineer opportunity with one of Oregon’s longest-standing commercial general contractors. The Senior Construction Project Engineer will provide technical, administrative, and field coordination support for commercial construction projects from initial planning through final closeout.
The ideal candidate brings at least five years of commercial construction experience and can independently manage project documentation, engineering controls, subcontractor coordination, budgeting support, scheduling, procurement, RFIs, submittals, change orders, quality control, and project closeout activities.
Key responsibilities include:
• Supporting the technical execution and management of commercial construction projects from conception through completion
• Coordinating daily with Project Managers, Superintendents, subcontractors, architects, vendors, clients, and field teams
• Reading and interpreting blueprints, structural drawings, specifications, and complete plan sets
• Identifying constructability concerns, design conflicts, technical discrepancies, and field issues
• Managing RFIs, submittals, change proposals, owner change orders, subcontracts, and subcontractor change orders
• Assisting with project budgets, cost tracking, monthly projections, client billings, and invoice review
• Supporting estimating activities for construction management and self-perform scopes of work
• Creating, updating, and maintaining project schedules with the Project Manager and Superintendent
• Reviewing subcontractor proposals and quotes and coordinating vendor procurement
• Assisting with project proposals, clarifications, alternates, and value-engineering recommendations
• Reviewing contract requirements and supporting compliance with owner agreements
• Preparing and distributing detailed meeting minutes and project correspondence
• Participating in and helping lead onsite meetings with clients, architects, subcontractors, and construction crews
• Identifying project risks and responding to technical or field concerns before they negatively impact cost, schedule, quality, or safety
• Leading quality-control activities, punch-list completion, and project closeout processes
• Mentoring junior Project Engineers and assisting with training, delegation, and review of project documentation
COMPENSATION
• $90,000–$135,000 Annual Salary
• Compensation is based on experience, qualifications, and overall project-management capability
SCHEDULE
• Full-Time Position
• On-Site in Tualatin, Oregon
• Regular travel to active construction jobsites is required
WHY CONSTRUCTION PROFESSIONALS ARE APPLYING
• Join one of Oregon’s longest-standing commercial general contractors
• Work with a company recognized as a Top Workplace by The Oregonian
• Join an organization recognized among Oregon’s 100 Best Companies to Work For
• Support diverse commercial construction projects across multiple industries
• Work in a collaborative, fast-paced, and professionally supportive culture
• Manage meaningful project-engineering responsibilities with a high level of independence
• Gain exposure to budgeting, scheduling, estimating, procurement, contract administration, and field operations
• Mentor junior Project Engineers and contribute to team development
• Competitive salary range with long-term career-growth potential
BENEFITS
• Competitive Annual Salary
• Full-Time Employment
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Career Growth Within an Established Commercial Contractor
• Collaborative Project Team Environment
• Exposure to Diverse Commercial Construction Projects

• Minimum 5 Years of Related Commercial Construction Experience REQUIRED
• Strong Experience Supporting Commercial Construction Projects from Preconstruction Through Closeout REQUIRED
• Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or Related Education Preferred; Equivalent Field Experience Considered
• Advanced Ability to Read and Interpret Blueprints, Structural Drawings, Specifications, and Plan Sets REQUIRED
• Experience Managing RFIs, Submittals, Change Orders, Change Proposals, and Project Documentation REQUIRED
• Experience Coordinating Subcontractors, Vendors, Architects, Clients, Project Managers, and Field Teams REQUIRED
• Experience Supporting Project Budgets, Cost Tracking, Forecasting, Client Billings, and Invoice Review REQUIRED
• Experience Supporting Project Scheduling and Construction Procurement REQUIRED
• Strong Knowledge of Commercial Construction Materials, Processes, Terminology, and Equipment REQUIRED
• Advanced Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and Microsoft Project Skills REQUIRED
• Advanced Bluebeam Experience REQUIRED
• Viewpoint and/or AIA Construction Software Experience Preferred
• Strong Written and Verbal Communication Skills REQUIRED
• Ability to Manage Multiple Priorities Independently with Minimal Oversight REQUIRED
• Strong Technical Judgment, Problem-Solving, Negotiation, and Risk-Mitigation Skills REQUIRED
• Ability to Mentor Junior Project Engineers and Review Project Documentation REQUIRED
• Ability to Travel Regularly to Active Construction Jobsites REQUIRED
• Ability to Occasionally Lift and/or Move Up to 25 Pounds REQUIRED
Not ready to formally apply? That's okay. Many construction professionals prefer a confidential conversation first. Call or text Elizabeth Banzhaf directly at 272-230-3157 to discuss the position privately.
Heartline Staffing is a Strategic Talent Partner with Purple Cow Recruiting. Applications are securely tracked and reviewed through our applicant-tracking system. Qualified candidates will be contacted directly regarding next steps.