Intern/Entry Level Project/Field Engineer for Heavy Civil Construction Management - Interlaken, Inc.

Interlaken, Inc of Gresham, OR is looking to hire a full-time Construction Project Manager. Are you a civil engineering or construction management professional committed to integrity, quality work, and client satisfaction seeking a like-minded team to work with? Are you a critical thinker with a strong work ethic who is ready to take your civil engineering or construction management career to the next level with a growing and respected excavation company? If so, please read on!

This Project Manager position pays a competitive wage of $70,000 - $80,000/yr, depending on experience. We also offer our full-time employees a complete range of benefits including bonuses, rewards programs, medical, dental, a 401(k) plan with 4% match, paid holidays, 1 week of paid vacation, and 1 week of paid sick leave. If this construction management/civil engineering opportunity sounds like what you've been looking for, please apply now!

ABOUT INTERLAKEN, INC.

Founded in 2004 by Kendall Miller, we are a growing, certified WBE/DBE site and utility excavation firm. We serve commercial, municipal, and private clients throughout the local Portland metropolitan area. We specialize in underground utility construction but also offer a wide range of excavation services. We are a small company that acts and performs work like a larger company. We are detail-oriented and our clients appreciate our professionalism. Our mission is to be the premier excavation contractor in the area by providing quality excavation services while keeping in mind budget, schedule, and safety.

Our goal is to develop and maintain long-term, mutually-beneficial relationships with both clients and employees, fostering an atmosphere where clients and coworkers become friends and family. We are a woman-owned business that values family and a work-life balance. Our highly motivated management team knows how to have a good time AND get the job done. We have a relaxed office atmosphere that even includes a dog to keep us company.

A DAY IN THE LIFE AS A CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGER

As a Construction Project Manager, you manage projects in the 100K to 4M range. Your knowledge of the excavation industry, your skills as an estimator, your knack for organization, and your good communication skills help you excel in this position. Your time is spent both at your computer and out in the field. You manage project schedules and cost control for multiple projects simultaneously, coordinating invoicing and preparing reports.

You go out to sites, see what the needs are, and conduct walk-throughs. You assemble and use details such as pricing, measurements, and the required workforce to evaluate a project, utilizing estimating and Takeoff software in addition to our basic computer programs. Your attention to detail helps you to price out changes in conditions. After receiving approval, you schedule the materials, ensuring that the work is completed properly.

You work with subcontractors and suppliers and write and track subcontracts while maintaining relationships with them built on trust. You track and price out change orders, track and manage RFI's, and communicate with field staff. You also conduct value engineering when needed. You enjoy the variety inherent in your job and feel good about the important part you play in helping us build our loyal customer base!

QUALIFICATIONS FOR A CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGER

• Degree in construction management, civil engineering, or a related field OR equivalent on-the-job experience
• 2 years of experience in a similar role at a civil construction company
• Experience with private, municipal, federal, and State DOT projects
• Experience with excavation, grading, underground utilities, and road construction
• Ability to travel to, walk through, and attend pre-construction meetings at job sites
• Proficiency with Takeoff software such as OnScreen
• Proficiency with Microsoft Project Software
• Proficiency with Quickbooks accounting software
• Proficiency with bid software such as HCSS HeavyBid

Are you a self-starter with a positive attitude? Do you remain calm under pressure? Are you also a team player who takes accountability for your own decisions? If so, then you might just be perfect for this construction management/civil engineering position!

ARE YOU READY TO JOIN OUR TEAM?

If you feel that you would be right for this Construction Project Manager position, please fill out our initial 3-minute, mobile-friendly application. We look forward to meeting you!