Project Engineer - Commercial Tenant Improvements (TI)

LOCAL CANDIDATES ONLY – COMMERCIAL TENANT IMPROVEMENT EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

Why Work Here?

Are you a construction professional who enjoys seeing projects come together, solving problems, and working closely with both field crews and project management teams?

Join an established, respected mechanical contracting company with a dedicated Commercial Tenant Improvement Division serving the Puget Sound construction market.

This is an opportunity to work with experienced construction professionals on a variety of commercial renovation and tenant improvement projects. You'll be part of a team where communication, accountability, and attention to detail are essential to delivering successful projects.

Unlike positions where you're removed from the actual construction process, this role gives you the opportunity to stay connected to what's happening in the field while developing your project management, estimating, scheduling, and coordination skills.

If you already understand the fast pace and changing priorities of commercial tenant improvement construction, this could be an excellent next step in your career.

About the Opportunity

We are seeking a highly organized, proactive Project Engineer with hands-on commercial tenant improvement construction experience to support our mechanical construction projects throughout the greater Seattle/Puget Sound area.

Working closely with Project Managers, field foremen, subcontractors, general contractors, and customers, you'll help coordinate the many moving parts that keep commercial TI projects running smoothly.

This position involves managing project documentation, tracking materials and schedules, communicating between office and field teams, and helping resolve problems before they impact project completion.

Commercial tenant improvement experience is a firm requirement. We are looking for someone who understands the unique demands of working in existing commercial spaces, coordinating with multiple trades, managing tight schedules, and responding to changing jobsite conditions.

Candidates must currently live in the greater Seattle/Puget Sound area and be available for regular visits to local construction sites. This is not a remote position, and relocation candidates are not being considered.

What You'll Be Doing

Commercial Tenant Improvement Project Coordination

• Support Project Managers in planning, coordinating, and executing commercial tenant improvement projects.
• Coordinate activities involving mechanical systems, field crews, subcontractors, and general contractors.
• Communicate regularly with field foremen to identify needs, address questions, and keep work progressing.
• Visit active commercial construction sites to review progress and resolve project-related issues.
• Help coordinate schedules, materials, equipment, and site logistics.
• Understand and respond to the challenges of performing construction work in existing commercial buildings.

Construction Documentation & Technical Coordination

• Prepare, track, and manage RFIs, submittals, change orders, and other project documentation.
• Review architectural, mechanical, and engineered construction drawings.
• Maintain current project files, drawings, schedules, and document logs.
• Coordinate drawing revisions, shop drawings, and technical information between office and field teams.
• Assist with BIM coordination and prefabrication documentation when applicable.
• Track outstanding approvals and ensure documentation is completed accurately and on time.

Estimating, Purchasing & Cost Coordination

• Assist Project Managers with estimating and reviewing project requirements.
• Obtain vendor quotations and coordinate materials and equipment purchases.
• Monitor material availability and delivery schedules to avoid project delays.
• Assist with tracking project budgets, labor hours, and potential cost changes.
• Help prepare and document change order requests.
• Identify discrepancies or potential issues and communicate them promptly.

Field Coordination & Project Closeout

• Work closely with field personnel to ensure projects have the information and resources needed.
• Participate in jobsite meetings and coordinate with project stakeholders.
• Assist with punch lists, final inspections, and project closeout.
• Organize operation and maintenance manuals, warranty documents, and record drawings.
• Support timely resolution of outstanding project issues.

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

• Previous experience working on commercial tenant improvement (TI) construction projects. This is mandatory.
• Must currently reside in the greater Seattle/Puget Sound area. Local candidates only.
• Experience in commercial construction project engineering, project coordination, or assistant project management.
• Understanding of commercial construction schedules, jobsite coordination, and construction documentation.
• Ability to read and interpret architectural and construction drawings.
• Familiarity with RFIs, submittals, change orders, and project tracking.
• Strong Microsoft Excel and Word skills.
• Excellent organizational and time-management abilities.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with field crews, subcontractors, and project managers.
• Detail-oriented, proactive, and comfortable handling multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to travel to active construction sites throughout the local market.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working for a mechanical contractor specializing in HVAC or plumbing.
• Familiarity with mechanical systems in commercial tenant improvement projects.
• Experience with Bluebeam, Autodesk, BIM, or similar construction software.
• Exposure to estimating, purchasing, project budgeting, or cost tracking.
• Experience coordinating work in occupied commercial buildings, office renovations, or other fast-paced TI environments.

Important: Candidates with only residential construction experience or exclusively ground-up construction experience, without commercial tenant improvement experience, will not meet the requirements for this position.

Who Would Be a Great Fit?

You might be an excellent candidate if you've worked as a:

• Commercial Tenant Improvement Project Engineer
• Mechanical Construction Project Engineer
• Commercial TI Project Coordinator
• Assistant Project Manager – Tenant Improvements
• HVAC or Plumbing Project Coordinator
• Construction Project Engineer with commercial renovation experience

We're particularly interested in individuals who understand the relationship between the office and field, know how to keep documentation organized, and can anticipate the needs of busy project teams.

You don't necessarily need extensive mechanical contracting experience if you already have a strong background coordinating commercial tenant improvement projects.

What Makes This Opportunity Attractive?

• $75,000 annual salary.
• Full-time, direct-hire career opportunity.
• Established mechanical contractor with a dedicated Tenant Improvement Division.
• Work on commercial projects throughout the greater Seattle/Puget Sound region.
• Collaborate with experienced Project Managers, construction professionals, and field teams.
• Opportunity to expand your knowledge of mechanical construction, estimating, budgeting, and project coordination.
• Variety of projects and responsibilities.
• Primarily office-based, with regular involvement at local jobsites.
• Opportunity for long-term professional development in commercial mechanical construction.

Ready for Your Next Opportunity?

If you currently live in the Puget Sound area and have experience supporting commercial tenant improvement construction projects , we'd like to hear from you!

Apply today and tell us about your commercial TI experience , including the types of projects you've worked on, your responsibilities, and your experience coordinating between Project Managers and field personnel.

Please note: Only local candidates with previous commercial tenant improvement experience will be considered.