Full-Time

Senior Project Engineer

Pence Construction

Pence Construction

51-200 employees

No salary listed

Portland, OR, USA

In Person

Category
Operations & Logistics (2)
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Requirements
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Engineering Management or similar degree
  • In lieu of degree commensurate experience in Construction field is acceptable
  • Must have at least 2 years of experience as a Project Engineer in the commercial construction industry
  • Minimum of 1 years’ experience with construction software platforms
  • Must be proficient at all Project Engineer responsibilities
  • Computer literate with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word)
  • Strong written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
  • Strong management and leadership skills
  • Able to work within tight deadlines and in stressful situations
  • Strong organization/time management skills
  • Working knowledge of critical task scheduling
  • Ability to understand plan specifications, scopes of work, and other necessary construction documents to ensure job is completed as expected
  • Can work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
  • CPR and first aid certifications and OSHA 10 training, must complete within six months of hire
  • Must be available to work flexible hours
Responsibilities
  • Act as a steward of Pence culture – Who We Are
  • Uphold and communicate Pence safety standards
  • Proactive, self-starting, self-managing
  • Takes ownership of the project
  • Behaves in a manner that sets a positive example for others to follow
  • Makes day to day decisions that enhance profitability without sacrificing our values or relationships
  • Grow and mentor Interns and other Field and Project Engineers
  • Responsible for mitigating and reporting project risk
  • Follow all policies and procedures and ensure others do as well
  • Participates in meetings and committees
  • Nurture positive relationships with owners, architect, etc.
  • Understanding owner contract requirements
  • Perform a constructability review in partnership with Project Superintendent.
  • Bidding project and GMP development.
  • Developing project schedule, identifying key risks within the schedule i.e. long lead procurement items, etc.
  • Verify permitting, local licenses and approvals to begin job
  • Ensure all project insurances, including builder’s risk and bonds, are obtained to begin job
  • Active involvement in pre-construction process relating to estimating, bidding, project logistics and similar responsibilities
  • Assist the project management team with the following duties: Understand, identify and manage project risk and profitability
  • Resolve the budget in its entirety into scopes of work and executed contracts while improving the profitability of the project
  • Participate in project forecasting development and presentation.
  • Manage QA/QC process for project in partnership with the field team
  • Manage project documentation processes
  • Understand all specifications and drawing requirements
  • Manage submittal process
  • Manage RFI process in partnership with the field team
  • Manage procurement process, including buyout
  • Manage change management process
  • Set up and coordinate weekly job meetings and minutes
  • Manage project cash flow
  • Manage monthly owner billing process
  • Review and approve monthly invoices from subcontractors and suppliers
  • Assist the project management team with the following duties: Manage delivery of closeout documents and owner training
  • Implement 1-year warranty and manage activities throughout warranty period
  • Create and process final change orders
  • Produce final cost accounting for job Identify contractual substantial completion requirements and obtain notices for substantial and final completion
  • Protect project lien rights
  • Initiate post closeout review

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

Growth Equity (Non-Venture Capital)

Total Funding

$410K

Headquarters

Salem, Oregon

Founded

1949

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What believers are saying

  • Oracle Cloud adoption supports rapid growth scaling without operational bottlenecks.
  • Educational partnerships reduce hiring costs and improve workforce quality long-term.
  • Multi-state geographic diversification reduces revenue concentration risk in single markets.

What critics are saying

  • Oracle Cloud migration disrupts project management during critical growth phase.
  • Brand fragmentation across LCG Pence and Pence Building loses Southern California bids.
  • Stagnant $16.8M revenue signals market share loss to larger competitors.

What makes Pence Construction unique

  • Oracle Cloud migration enables real-time project visibility across multi-state operations.
  • Grove City College partnership creates direct talent pipeline for skilled construction workforce.
  • Enterprise software modernization positions Pence ahead of competitors still using legacy systems.

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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

Sabbatical Leave

Hybrid Work Options

Stock Options

Company Equity

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Performance Bonus

Profit Sharing

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Relocation Assistance

Employee Referral Bonus

Student Loan Assistance

Parental Leave

Family Planning Benefits

Fertility Treatment Support

Adoption Assistance

Childcare Support

Elder Care Support

Pet Insurance

Bereavement Leave

Professional Development Budget

Conference Attendance Budget

Training Programs

Tuition Reimbursement

Professional Certification Support

Mentorship Program

Wellness Program

Mental Health Support

Gym Membership

Commuter Benefits

Meal Benefits

Phone/Internet Stipend

Home Office Stipend

Legal Services

Employee Discounts

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Company News

The Rocket
Apr 22nd, 2024
Grove City College announces collaboration with Pence

Grove City College announces collaboration with Pence.

Daily Journal of Commerce
Sep 19th, 2023
Nelson named Pence Construction senior accountant

Nelson named Pence Construction senior accountant.