Project Engineer
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Junior, Mid
Bachelor's
Bend, OR, USA
In Person
Architecture & Civil EngineeringConstruction Management
About the job
Requirements
- A bachelor's degree in Construction Engineering Management or a similar degree.
- Computer literacy with strong Microsoft Office skills, including Excel, Outlook, and Word.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills and attention to detail.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, with an understanding of plans and schematics.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Must have, or complete within six months of hire, CPR and first aid certifications and OSHA 10 training.
- Must be available to work flexible hours.
Responsibilities
- Assist project teams with obtaining, evaluating, coordinating, and distributing the information and authorizations needed to construct projects on time, within budget, safely, and with quality.
- Uphold and communicate company safety standards.
- Take ownership for the project and make day-to-day decisions that enhance profitability without sacrificing company values or relationships.
- Grow and mentor Project Assistants, Interns, and fellow Project Engineers.
- Mitigate and report project risk.
- Participate in meetings and committees.
- Maintain working knowledge of contract documents, including drawings and specifications.
- Communicate clearly and use a collaborative approach so information is shared between relevant teams and trades.
- Participate in jobsite safety obligations, including safety meetings, walks, and related tasks.
- Build effective relationships with customers, the design team, subcontractors, suppliers, and user groups.
- Organize and complete jobsite filing.
- Enter timecard data.
- Take and record jobsite photographs.
- Review and maintain as-builts.
- Assist with project meetings, including taking and distributing meeting minutes.
- Produce daily reports.
- Track labor productivity.
- Assist the project team with shop drawing and submittal review.
- Produce placement drawings for self-perform crews.
- Assist the project team with development and enforcement of the project schedule.
- Perform field quality assurance and quality control tasks, including field measurement verification, erosion control review, envelope review and documentation, and pre-cover verification and documentation.
- Assist with or manage project closeout, including final jurisdictional approvals, punch list, owner training, final cleaning, and closeout documentation.
- Manage, maintain, coordinate, organize, track, update, and expedite project information as required.
- Assist the Project Manager with change-management process tracking and mitigation of cost liabilities.
- Assist the Project Manager with constructing the project budget.
- Assist the Project Manager with project forecasting and project reviews.
- Assist the Project Manager with project invoicing, including subcontractor, supplier, and owner billing.
- Manage the submittal process to ensure conformance to contract documents and timely procurement of materials.
- Manage the request-for-information process, reviewing requests for potential cost and schedule impacts and mitigating liabilities with the project team.
- Work with the project team to prepare scopes of work, technical requirements, and bid packages for subcontractor and vendor items.
- Aid in obtaining competitive pricing.
- Develop and maintain relationships with subcontractors and clients.
- Support the project team with quantity takeoffs and estimating.
- Resolve cost discrepancies by collecting and analyzing information.
- Assemble accurate and well-organized estimates and proposals.
- Organize subcontractor quotations and ensure quotes meet contract documents.
- Assist the Project Manager in preparing subcontractor and vendor scopes of work.
- Produce contract exhibits.
- Assist the Project Manager in reviewing owner contracts.
- Draft SPO, SPO-PO, and Master Agreement requests at the direction of the Project Manager.
- Ensure the accuracy and appropriateness of contract text and exhibits.
- Ensure contracts and proposals are properly entered and organized.
- Ensure subcontractors and vendors are compliant.
Desired Qualifications
- At least 2 years of applicable construction experience.
- Experience with construction software platforms.
About the company
Pence Construction is a commercial general contractor operating in Portland, Salem, and Bend, Oregon. The company manages construction projects for business owners, developers, and institutions, handling everything from planning and budgeting to on-site building and closeout. Its work includes coordinating design, obtaining permits, hiring and supervising subcontractors, scheduling, cost control, quality and safety oversight, and ensuring projects stay on time and within budget. Pence Construction differentiates itself through a local, multi-city presence in Oregon that enables close collaboration with owners and design teams across Portland, Salem, and Bend, and a focus on delivering commercial buildings and spaces rather than residential work. The company's goal is to deliver durable, well-constructed commercial facilities on schedule and within the agreed budget, meeting the owner's objectives and quality standards.
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
Growth Equity (Non-Venture Capital)
Total Funding
$410K
Headquarters
Salem, Oregon
Founded
1949
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Lane County awarded Pence a $100,000 Stabilization Center CM/GC contract in July 2026.
- Pence listed active 2026 work on Lone Fir Memorial, Happy Valley, and Dayton projects.
- Grove City College's 2024 collaboration highlights brand visibility, but not operational strength.
What critics are saying
- Lane County's Stabilization Center faces annexation delays until fall 2026, pushing revenue.
- Public clients object to out-of-county awards, pressuring Pence's pricing and local political support.
- A project-heavy book creates execution risk if large school and healthcare jobs slip simultaneously.
What makes Pence Construction unique
- Pence Construction spans K-12, healthcare, housing, and civic projects across Oregon.
- Its portfolio includes Redmond Public Safety Facility, OSU, OHSU, and Lane County.
- Pence wins complex CM/GC and bid-package work, not just simple tenant improvements.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
- Unlimited Paid Time Off
- Flexible Work Hours
- Remote Work Options
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Sick Leave
- Paid Holidays