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Project Engineer II

PC Construction Company Career Center
Portland, ME Full Time
POSTED ON 8/9/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/8/2026

PC is seeking a Project Engineer to join our growing Seacoast Special Projects Group and contribute to the success of our self-perform team. The right candidate will have a degree in engineering or construction management, along with three years of experience in the overall direction, completion, and financial outcome of a construction project and/or the administrative activities, with self-perform experience. This individual will work closely with the owner, design, and construction team throughout the project lifecycle, and ideally will be a flexible, detail-oriented team player with expertise in architectural, civil, structural, and other commercial construction aspects, and a strong understanding of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) scopes of work. The individual in this position will be required to travel between our Manchester, NH, and Portland, ME offices and project sites. 

Key Responsibilities:

  • Review design drawings and specifications to determine scope of work, intent, and identify potential issues.
  • Meet with clients to review potential project opportunities, review available information, and develop scope of work based on existing conditions and client's intended project.
  • Assemble and distribute bid packages.
  • Manage subcontractor and vendor communication regarding scope, pricing, and schedule.
  • Manage bid package addenda.
  • Perform detailed takeoffs and assist in estimating projects.
  • Obtain scopes of work and quotations from subcontractors and vendors.
  • Perform scope and price reviews to ensure complete coverage of the work.
  • Analyze, negotiate, and prepare subcontracts, purchase orders, change orders, and subcontract/PO change orders.
  • Prepare agenda, take notes, and disseminate subcontractor coordination meeting minutes. 
  • Read and review the project's owner's contract.
  • Generate and process RFIs.
  • Prepare change orders to the owner's contract in CMiC.
  • Develop and maintain the contract document logs (design drawings, specifications, ASI, etc.).
  • Update and distribute documents such as design drawings, specifications, RFIs, submittals, potential change items, change orders, schedules, etc.
  • Generate a submittal log at the onset of the project.
  • Review submittals for compliance and compatibility.
  • Expedite submittals as needed to ensure that construction activities aren't delayed.
  • Perform duties timely so as not to delay field activities.
  • Keep progress up-to-date in the project schedule.
  • Modify the schedule as required to reflect changes to the owner's contract.
  • Verify material deliveries for compliance to contract requirements and submittal data.
  • Prepare and submit budget changes.
  • Assign costs to the correct job cost structures. 
  • Assist with project closeout; track warranty information, as-built drawings, O&M manuals, test reports, etc.
  • Participate in weekly team meetings.
  • Participate and manage weekly project meetings as appropriate.

      100% EMPLOYEE OWNED

      PC Construction is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values and respects the importance of a diverse and inclusive workforce.

      About PC Construction: PC offers general contracting, construction management and design-build services to private and public clients across the country. The company manages projects along the east coast from its headquarters in Vermont and a network of locations in Florida, Georgia, Maine, New Hampshire, New York, North Carolina and the Mid-Atlantic. From specialized buildings to complex water and wastewater treatment plants, PC is ranked annually as one of the top contractors in the country. A construction industry leader for over 65 years, PC Construction is guided to success by its team of dedicated employee-owners.

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