Project Engineer/Estimator

POSITION SUMMARY:

Tahoma Construction Services (TCS), a general contracting subsidiary of Puyallup Tribal Enterprises, is looking for an experienced Project Engineer/Estimator to join our dynamic and growing team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in commercial and multi-family construction management and estimating to support our project management team. The Project Engineer/Estimator hire will play a critical role in project pre-construction, construction, and closeout. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in estimating, project coordination, construction management, and possess excellent time management skills. The position consults with clients, company representatives, and subcontractors to direct successful project development. Prior experience with Tribal or government projects a plus.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Estimating and Preconstruction

• Prepare Baseline CPM Schedules and General Requirements & Conditions estimates for projects during bidding process
• Receive and respond to Bidder/Supplier questions during bidding process
• Attend and document Pre-Bid meetings as required
• Prepare estimates under direction of the Senior Estimator and add selected bidders and supplier costs for complete bid
• Prepare and send “Bid Packages” to bidders for all scopes to ensure accurate bids
• Receive, maintain, package, and update drawings through design phase
• Apply for Permits and track delivery process
• Create a Submittal Registry and Log and manage submittal process for assigned projects
• Review shop drawings to ensure compliance with plans and specs
• Use industry estimating software to create take-off quantities, compile estimate content, and generate complete estimates for all plan set design phases under the direction of the Senior Estimator
• Use design decision log to track impact of owner changes on estimates between plan set design phases
• Develop appropriate value-oriented options for cost reduction or to make a project more constructible
• Support subcontractor prequalification process and assist the Senior Project Manager in approving subcontractor selections
• Drive an accurate/competitive subcontractor bidding process.

Contracting and Subcontracting

• Assists the Senior Project Manager in processing all preliminary change orders monthly and converts to owner change order
• Assists the Senior Project Manager to issue all subcontract change orders within the month of getting approved owner change order
• Verify all subs are prequalified, sufficiently skilled, and can meet all project deliverables on time
• Confirm plans and specifications are adequate to construct project
• Monitor subcontractors and effectively correct subcontractors’ non-compliance with contract
• Coach subcontractors to great performance
• Assist the Senior Project Manager to effectively review and negotiate proposed CO’s

 Company Focused

• Identify opportunities for improvements, identify potential areas of risk, and share information with key stakeholders to maximize results throughout TCS
• Focus on delivering on company initiatives, especially regarding Tribal jobs programs and Tribal Member training and development
• Use all company resources efficiently to promote maximum financial results for TCS; maintain TCS equipment and assets to maximize return on investment
• Establish and maintain effective business relationships with all employees, vendors, business partners, government/regulatory entities, and communities in which we operate
• Strictly follow workplace safety measures; safeguard the welfare of all employees, guests, visitors, and business partners at all times; promptly report workplace risks, incidents, injuries, and near misses
• Maintain strict confidentiality regarding all sensitive and proprietary business information, and safeguard TCS assets at all times

REQUIREMENTS:

Minimum

• BA or BS in Construction Management or equivalent
• 5 years’ experience as Project Engineer/Manager/CQC on commercial or multi-family projects
• Strong management, planning, problem solving and negotiation skills to meet all project milestones and completion deadlines
• Ability to effectively delegate and track work assignment completion
• Self-driven and ability to work effectively with minimal supervision
• Strong computer proficiency, specifically Microsoft Office products, Microsoft Project, Procore and Bluebeam
• Ability to make wise decisions using effectual mix of analysis, experience, and judgment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English; strong public speaking and presentation skills
• Relates well to all people, diplomatic /gracious; builds good relationships without compromising results
• Culturally sensitive and works well with the full diversity of our company and community
• Uncompromising integrity and the ability to maintain strict confidentiality
• Ability to occasionally work non-standard hours to accommodate business needs, including nights, weekends, and holidays
• Ability to pass background check

Preferred

• Project Management or related certifications
• LEED AP or other environmental certification
• First Aid, CPR, CESCL, and 30 Hour OSHA Training
• 10 years’ experience as Project Engineer
• Experience with Tribal and/or government project management, procurement, and contracts

ABOUT TAHOMA CONSTRUCTION SERVICES

Tahoma Construction Services, LLC (TCS) is a sole subsidiary of Puyallup Tribal Enterprises, Inc. (PTE), which is the economic development arm of one of the largest Indian tribes in the Pacific Northwest. Socially, our objectives are to increase our land asset base for the Tribe and to create jobs and job training opportunities for tribal members. Economically, TCS is focused on capitalizing on our internal development opportunities and leveraging our status as a tribal owned general contractor to expand our contracting opportunities to generate above-market returns for the Tribe and our strategic partners. Tribal and Indian preference employer as required by law.

HOW TO APPLY: Submit an application online at: https://apply.jobappnetwork.com/puyallup-tribal-enterprises/en