Job Opportunity: Sr. Project Engineer (PE3)

Reports to: Sr. Project Manager

Location: On Site

Direct Reports: Y/N

Pay scale:$70,000-100,000

COMPANY BENEFITS

PTO | 401k | Medical, Dental & Vision | Life Insurance | Seven Paid Holidays | Voluntary Benefits | EAP

Other compensation bonuses are eligible. *Bonus pay based on percentage of salary, adjusted by company and individual performance.

About Cochran

Join Cochran, a trailblazer in Seattle's electrical and technology scene and Washington's most prominent woman-owned business. Celebrating a legacy that spans from illuminating the Space Needle in 1962 to powering the innovative Climate Pledge Arena, we are at the forefront of fostering innovation in the Pacific Northwest and beyond. With over 1,000 employees, our success hinges on our extraordinary team. We set the bar high and seek outstanding talent from diverse backgrounds.

Our employees feel valued and love working at Cochran because our core values are:

- Embrace Honesty

- Care about each other & show it

- Trust and empower people

- Practice humility and appreciation

Our Oregon team is looking to hire a construction specific Project Engineer 3 (equivalent to a Sr. Project Engineer or Assistant Project Manager). A Cochran experienced Project Engineer (III) assists the Project Manager in coordinating, planning and organizing project operations by performing the following duties.

The following are the duties associated with being a Cochran Project Engineer . Other duties may be assigned. Items 1 through 11 are duties associated with a PE Level 1.

1. Obtain required information to proper materials selection, dimensional information and third party or owner supplied information.
2. Tracks jobsite documentation, including RFI's, ASI's, changes, etc.
3. Coordinate efforts with other trades and accompanying documentation.
4. Prepare submittals, schedules & O & M's.
5. Estimate, count and prepare change orders.
6. Tracking of QA procedures, logs and issues.
7. Attend project meetings as assigned.

To perform the job of Level 2 Project Engineer successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following additional duties in addition to all of the Project Engineer Level 1 requirements. Items 8 through 11 are duties associated with a PE Level 2.

1. Perform ordering, releasing, receiving and tracking of material and tool orders.

1. Posting of drawing with changed information.

1. Estimate, prepare and track change orders.

1. Development, implementation and tracking of QA procedures, logs and issues.

To perform the job of Level 3 Project Engineer successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following additional duties in addition to all of the Project Engineer Level 1 and Level 2 requirements.

1. Change Management - Estimate, prepare and track change orders. Develop workable implementation plans on changes. Communicates changes effectively to both field and customers

1. Review new or changed information to correctly capture added costs.

1. Schedules, subcontracts and tracking of project performance.

1. Track subcontractor and vendors performance

Competency

To perform the job of Project Engineer successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies.

1. Problem Solving Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner. Gathers and analyzes information skillfully. Demonstrates attention to detail. Collects and researches data.
2. Customer Service - Responds promptly and politely to requests for service and assistance; meets commitments.
3. Team Work Balances team and individual responsibilities; Gives and welcomes feedback.
4. Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively. Presents numerical data effectively. Writes and speaks English fluently.
5. Change Management Develops workable implementation plans. Communicates changes effectively.
6. Adaptability Adapts to changes in the work environment, Manages competing demands; Able to deal with frequent change, delays or unexpected events.
7. Safety Observes safety procedures
8. Oral Communication Speaks clearly; listens and gets clarification.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/Experience

High School Diploma required. Two-year college or university program certificate is a plus or two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Language Ability

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization. Ability to write, speak and communicate in English fluently.

Math Ability

Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to apply common sense and understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Computer Skills

To perform the Level 1 Project Engineer job successfully an individual should have knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite; Spreadsheet software and Project Management software.

To perform the Level 2 Project Engineer job successfully, an individual should have advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, Spreadsheets, Estimating; while working towards knowledge of Financial, Management and Labor Tracking software.

To perform the Level 3 Project Engineer job successfully, an individual should have advanced knowledge of all required software; Microsoft Office Suite; Spreadsheets, Estimating, Financial, Management and Labor Tracking software.

Certificates and Licenses

None

Supervisory Responsibilities

Project Engineer Level 1 has no supervisory responsibilities

Project Engineer Level 2 could have supervisory responsibilities of PE Level 1

Project Engineer Level 3 could have supervisory responsibilities of PE Level 1 and 2

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to work near moving mechanical parts and outdoor weather conditions on active construction sites.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but may vary.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include Close vision, Peripheral vision, Depth perception and Ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk stand, sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl