Jeffrey Allen
Construction Project Engineer
Portland
Summary
Motivated Project Engineer with a proven track record at Bremik Construction, adept in Procore, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Office software and fostering strong trade partner and stakeholder relationships. Recognized for enhancing project efficiency and safety culture, while also mentoring junior engineers and delegating tasks for maximum productivity. Skilled in managing complex RFIs and change orders, ensuring projects meet compliance and schedule standards.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Engineer
Bremik Construction
11.2021 - 09.2025
- Proactive engagement with all project subcontractors during every project phase, ensuring meticulous adherence to designs and specifications while facilitating timely adjustments from RFIs and design revisions.
- Maintained up to date live set drawings, specifications, inspection records, and photo documentation for each project.
- Established detailed submittal log and directed management of all deferred submittals throughout entire process, partnering with jurisdiction (AHJ) to ensure efficient inspection procedures and prevent schedule disruptions.
- Documented all owner/architect/contractor (OAC) meeting minutes, guaranteeing accurate and concise recording of decisions made.
- Reviewed cost proposals for project design alterations for accuracy, eliminating risks associated with scope gaps.
- Coordinated procurement, delivery, and installation of materials and equipment to meet schedule and compliance standards.
- Oversaw all elements of project closeout, encompassing punch list, O&M manuals, and attic stock transmittals.
- Safety culture and job walks and inspections with an emphasis on safety
- Evaluated change order requests in response to out-of-scope work activities, ensuring that change orders were executed rapidly and with minimal effect on project schedule.
- Cultivated strong relationships with trade partners, design professionals, and project stakeholders, leading to repeat business and referrals.
- Managed productivity tracking logs for self performed structural work.
- Engaged in industry forums and workshops to stay abreast of new trends and technologies, applying insights to enhance project performance.
- Trained and mentored junior engineers, providing guidance and direction.
Construction Manager
Hoffman Construction
06.2019 - 11.2021
- Supervised subcontractors managing scopes of structural concrete, structural steel, and miscellaneous steel, with a total value of about $100M.
- Evaluated, wrote, and submitted RFI’s and submittals to project EOR/AOR using ProCore.
- Reviewed and manage change order costs, meeting with project manager prior to submission to owner.
- Walked site repeatedly to review as-built conditions and record photo documentation.
- Led meetings (in person & virtual) with subcontractors to check scope progress and schedule alignment, with the AOR/EOR to analyze major RFIs and jobsite issues, and with the client/owner for
subcontractor change order costs. - Executed project buyout, developing spreadsheets and logs to clarify scope and minimize gaps.
- Managed embedded steel PL and anchor bolts, securing on-time delivery of embedded items ahead of concrete pours.
- Facilitated coordination of all MEP and trade penetrations through slab on metal deck roofing, ensuring sleeves and openings were positioned prior to concrete pours.
- Facilitated resolution of clashes and inconsistencies identified by MEP trades in BIM model with steel subcontractor supporting these systems, utilizing BIMtrack software.
Project Engineer Intern
Hoffman Structures
06.2018 - 06.2019
- Embedded steel layout for field crews
- Isolation of drill locations in elevated PT deck for subcontractor's missed hangers.
- Interior finish schedule clean up and revision.
Project Engineer Intern
Hoffman Construction
10.2016 - 06.2018
- Aided project engineers in handling multiple RFIs, submittals, and related activities.
- Developed understanding of industry trends and risk management approaches.
Senior Driver/Trainer/Heavy Equipment Operator
Moore Excavation
10.2014 - 06.2018
- Senior heavy haul truck driver, driver trainer, and new hire FMCSA examiner
- Facilitated excavation site logistics through transportation of excavated and aggregate material.
- Journeyman operator of front end loader, excavator, backhoe, skid steer loader, and compactor
- Experienced driver of truck and trailer, 5th wheel end dump, and 50ft. flat deck trailer. Expert driver and operator of 7-axle "Super Solo" dump trucks.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
Portland State University
Portland, OR06-2019
Skills
Microsoft Office Suite
Procore Project Management
Bluebeam
Navisworks
Competent Person - Excavation
Competent Person - Scaffolding
First Aid & CPR
Timeline
Project Engineer
Bremik Construction
11.2021 - 09.2025
Construction Manager
Hoffman Construction
06.2019 - 11.2021
Project Engineer Intern
Hoffman Structures
06.2018 - 06.2019
Project Engineer Intern
Hoffman Construction
10.2016 - 06.2018
Senior Driver/Trainer/Heavy Equipment Operator
Moore Excavation
10.2014 - 06.2018
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
Portland State University