Senior Project Engineer

Job Description

Senior Project Engineer

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Location: Seattle Metropolitan Area

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Experience: 7+ Years

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Overview

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We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Engineer to support the successful planning, coordination, and execution of complex construction projects in the Greater Seattle area. This position plays a key role in maintaining project schedules, monitoring costs, coordinating engineering activities, and ensuring construction operations meet established quality and performance standards.

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The ideal candidate brings strong technical construction knowledge, leadership experience, and the ability to collaborate with project management, field operations, subcontractors, and external stakeholders

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Key Responsibilities:

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• Coordinate daily construction activities with engineering and field teams to maintain project schedules and productivity.
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• Review construction drawings, specifications, and technical documentation to ensure contract compliance.
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• Monitor project budgets, schedules, resource allocation, and overall performance.
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• Develop short-term work plans, track project costs, and prepare progress reports for leadership.
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• Identify potential project risks, delays, and cost overruns while implementing corrective solutions.
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• Manage RFIs, technical submittals, and construction documentation throughout project execution.
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• Support quality control, inspections, permitting, and regulatory compliance.
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• Provide technical guidance, delegate responsibilities, and oversee engineering team performance.
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• Collaborate with subcontractors, vendors, and project stakeholders to maintain operational efficiency.
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• Promote jobsite safety and assist with project closeout, turnover, and final documentation.
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Required Qualifications

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• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a closely related discipline.
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• Minimum of 7 years of construction engineering experience.
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• Previous experience supervising, mentoring, or coordinating engineering teams.
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• Demonstrated experience supporting design-build or alternative project delivery methods.
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• Strong understanding of construction drawings, specifications, contracts, and quality standards.
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• Experience monitoring project budgets, construction costs, and production performance.
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• Ability to identify schedule risks, anticipate project challenges, and recommend corrective actions.
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• Familiarity with construction cost coding, quantity tracking, and financial reporting.
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• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
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• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced construction environment.
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