Project Engineer - Landscaping Construction

Project Engineers at SS Landscaping directly impact the success of our Construction Department. Your new role connects you directly with some of the largest General Contractors in the country, working as a team on cutting edge GREEN SPACES. Please see our website to review our updated portfolio of completed projects.
Join a team with a long standing history of performance, commitment to quality, and ethical business practices!
Typical tasks and skills required by our Project Engineers/Contract Administrators are:
INFORMATION COLLECTION AND ORGANIZATION:

• Review contracted projects interpreting specific requirements including: scope of work, contract drawings, specifications, estimate, and insurance stipulations.
• Collection of information and creation of submittal packages including: introduction letters, W-9's, MSDS, site specific hazard analysis, safety program, substance abuse policy, assigned schedule of values, insurance certificate, product information, etc.
• Working with Project Managers, General Contractor's and Architects to determine suitable product substitutions, as necessary.
• Providing all information to the accounting department including resale certificates, copies of contract, schedule of assigned values, and applicable pay application forms / wage information.
• Procurement and maintenance of current job specific certificates of insurance.
• Procurement and maintenance of job specific bonds, as required.
• Ordering, assembling, submitting and maintaining copies of all close-out documents which including: backflow testing, irrigation as-builts, irrigation controller chart, owner training, irrigation instructions, winterization/spring start-up & troubleshooting instructions, irrigation O&M's, requesting punchlist / final inspections and providing warranty letter.
• Forwarding applicable lien letters and documents.
• Departmental/project support including: RFI's, correspondence, interdeparmental collaboration, billing, etc.

PRODUCT PROCUREMENT

• Interpret project bids, create purchase orders based upon quoted quantities and products.
• Collaboration with vendors to secure purchase orders, competitive pricing and/or suitable alternative products.
• Secure suppliers and assemble product list for each project to include suppliers name, contact information, quantities, prices and special ordering instructions.

Preferred experience for Project Engineer/Contract Administrator role:

• Professional experience in the construction industry.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and specifications.
• Proficient with MS Office products: Excel, Outlook, Word, etc.
• Effective time management.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Landscaping experience preferred, not required.

Established in 1978, SS Landscaping has over 45 years of professional experience providing the greater Puget Sound area with solutions for all landscape management needs.
Our Construction and Service departments are committed to providing quality finished products for local owners, developers, architects, and general contractors.
SS Landscaping seeks the BEST to serve our customers providing detailed accurate information to Project Managers and General Contractors. SS Landscaping installs high end commercial landscapes including: ground level, green roofs, terraces/amenity spaces, synthetic turf, interior atriums and more. We work side-by-side with our customers to develop effective landscaping designs, installations and ongoing service for commercial and residential landscapes.
SS Landscaping is a landscape construction organization dedicated to quality installations. Our employees enjoy a work culture that promotes family atmosphere, ethic practices and teamwork.
SS Landscaping benefits include top-notch health care (Regence PPO), dental and vision care, paid time off including 9 paid holidays, retirement savings, professional development and yearly bonuses.
Thank you for your consideration of SS Landscaping.