Project Engineer (Structural) at Tapani Inc. in Battle Ground, WA

Summary: Tapani Inc. is a family-owned construction company serving the Pacific Northwest since 1983, specializing in site development, transportation, utility, and environmental projects. They are seeking a Project Engineer to support project coordination and execution, focusing on cost control, schedule management, and regulatory compliance. Responsibilities: - Ensure consistent and accurate project documentation - Organize and transmit tickets and pertinent information to Project Admins - Review and approve daily reports and timecards - Monitor accurate quantity and time tracking against correct phase codes - Correlate phase quantity tracking to contract item/pay item tracking - Review daily labor and equipment productivity and report findings to the project team - Measure quantities, report the results, and track progress - Assist in managing project costs and trends - Monitor subcontractors and material cost control through site visits, tickets, and reviewing daily reports - Identify cost trends and communicate them to the Project Manager or Superintendent - Track and forecast potential budget impacts based on field observations - Support and eventually lead schedule tracking - Assist in creating the overall project schedule and the initial 3-week schedule - Maintain and update the 3-week schedules during construction - Attend weekly logistics meetings and raise scheduling concerns to the Superintendent or Project Manager - Ensure adherence to regulatory and internal standards - Track permit-related inspections (e.g., building, plumbing, ROW, special access) - Monitor apprenticeship and DBE compliance reporting - Manage submittals and RFIs during construction - Assist with coordination of subcontractor and supplier activities, and place necessary orders (e.g., materials, small tools, trucks, equipment) - Maintain project documentation and ensure project records are up-to-date - Drive continuous improvement on site - Identify waste, inefficiencies, and potential bottlenecks - Perform field site visits to foster crew morale and gather improvement insights - Build strong field relationships based on curiosity and respect - Attend bid handoffs and department update meetings - Assist or perform subcontractor and supplier buyouts - Verify scopes, prices, and identify scope gaps between subcontractors - Prepare and finalize quotes and transmit to Project Admin to create work orders and purchase orders - Contribute to creating project schedules and startup checklists - Help with preconstruction meeting preparations and project submittals - Participate in finalizing job cost history, creating project resumes, and recording lessons learned - Assist with erosion control compliance documentation - Complete confined space forms and incident reports as needed - Uphold Tapani’s Purpose document: Demonstrate actions and behaviors that align with Tapani’s Purpose and Values Required Qualifications: - Strong analytical and organizational skills - Effective written and verbal communication - Ability to identify trends and propose practical solutions - Comfortable with construction technology platforms - Ability to develop positive working relationships with field and office teams - Physical ability to perform assigned tasks, lift, push and pull 20 pounds at a time, and ability to sit, stand and work on a computer for prolonged periods of time Preferred Qualifications: - Prior internship or field experience in construction Required Skills: Construction technology platforms, Project documentation, Cost control, Schedule management, Permit compliance, Submittals and RFIs management, Field site visits, Erosion control compliance, Incident reporting Benefits: Monthly $75 phone allowance or company phone, Comprehensive Medical Insurance plans with low to $0 monthly premiums, Additional voluntary insurance options include: Dental, Vision, and a wide variety of Supplemental insurances., Flexible Paid Time Off and Sick Time, Company Paid Life Insurance, 401(k) options with up to 4% employer match