**Local Greater Puget Sound Candidates Only**

Rafn is a leading commercial general contractor in the sustainable building industry in the Puget Sound region. We work on a variety of project types including seismic and historic renovations, mixed-use multi-family housing, and commercial tenant improvements. Our biggest asset is our people, whose average tenure spans over 15 years with supervisor tenure spanning over 25 years. People love working here, we are ranked # 19 in Puget Sound Business Journal's Washington Best Places to Work for 2022!

If you’re looking for a strong company, with good values and a commitment to the well-being of our employees… including a belief in living a well-balanced life…. Look no further! Hear what our employees say about working here: www.rafn.com/team.

Job Description:

As a Project Engineer you will be essential to assist in the implementation and maintenance of quality control, material supply, and conformance with project specs. The Project Engineer can expect to assist in the coordination of site activities and subcontractors. Organization and effective communication skills are a must, as you will facilitate the transfer of information to all project stakeholders.
To be a successful Project Engineer in this role you must be timely, highly organized, and possess a strong attention to detail. You will be expected to embody our client's values of Character, Competency, Courage, and Commitment - professionally and positively representing our client to their customers and the greater Puget Sound community.
In addition to maintaining a high standard of work, you will be responsible for the following essential functions:

Responsibilities and Duties:

• The Project Engineer will create and distribute Requests for Information (RFI). Log, track and review RFIs to ensure compliance with the contract documents.

• Process, track, and report all Subcontractor Work Order Authorizations (SWOA's) and Owner Work Order Authorizations (OWOA's.)

• Establish and maintain a submittal file system by the CSI division format for jobsite files; determine items to be submitted per the project specifications.

• Collect, update, and review subcontractor record drawings and maintain digital and paper master files.

• Work with Architect/Owner on any special project needs and verify specification requirements during submittal process.

• Coordinate delivery dates and prepare lead-time schedules with weekly updates.

• Inspect materials as they arrive on site; inspect site with the superintendent as components are installed.

• Distribute drawings, RFIs, submittals, subcontractor comments, etc., to appropriate parties in a timely manner.

• Monitor and budget for site safety; Enforce, promote, and train for workplace safety procedures, job hazards, and health matters to protect workers' safety and health.

• Assist and cooperate with investigations of any accidents or incidents, as necessary.

Critical Responsibilities:

• Shop drawing reviews

• Collect and review hazardous material information.

• Post and update required job postings (L&I job signage).

• Maintain As-built documents, plans, and specs.

• Distribute design changes immediately (RFI, ASO, CCD).

• Create detailed, timely, and accurate submittal reviews.

• Order, track, and ensure correct material delivery.

• Participate in weekly subcontractor coordination meetings.

• Hold owner(s) and architects accountable to decision making.

Job Requirements:

• Relevant bachelor's degree and 4 years' experience in general construction environment (working for a GC) OR equivalent combination of education and experience.

• General knowledge of APP (Accident Prevention Plan), safety guidelines, fire prevention methods and risk management techniques.

• Knowledge of government regulations, environmental law, OSHA and other agencies to ensure the workplace is compliant with health, safety, and environmental regulations.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

• Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook), MS Project, BlueBeam.

A pre-employment drug screen and background check will be required.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.