Project Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Project Engineer

Job Description

This Project Engineer role supports an offsite manufacturing team in a fast-paced construction environment, focusing on large, complex projects such as data centers. You will develop and manage project plans, schedules, and scopes of work while joining an established, diverse team where you can make an immediate impact. The position is ideal for someone who thrives in a collaborative setting, enjoys solving coordination challenges, and is passionate about achieving project goals through efficient processes and strong technical execution.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and manage project plans, schedules, and scopes of work for offsite manufacturing and construction projects.
• Manage procurement and purchasing activities, ensuring accurate and timely coordination across the supply chain.
• Coordinate material logistics and vendor communication to ensure on-time delivery of equipment and supplies to project sites.
• Track project financials, support adherence to budgets, and assist with estimating, cost tracking, and financial oversight.
• Assist with RFIs, submittals, and schedule tracking using tools such as P6 or MS Project.
• Interpret shop drawings and support construction sequencing to align offsite manufacturing activities with field installation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including mechanical, electrical, and construction stakeholders, to streamline workflows and improve efficiency.
• Support project managers and field teams with technical documentation, reporting, and project coordination.
• Review and support approval of change orders, ensuring alignment with project budgets and schedules.
• Apply a strong understanding of construction processes, including steel work, heavy equipment, MEP coordination, and general construction sequencing.
• Contribute to the successful delivery of commercial and data-center projects by maintaining clear communication and proactive problem-solving.
• Identify opportunities to improve construction methods and offsite manufacturing processes, offering innovative ideas and solutions.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or equivalent field experience.
• 2–5 years of experience in construction or manufacturing environments.
• Two or more years of experience in project management, engineering, or construction.
• Proficiency with Navisworks, Bluebeam, and Excel.
• Experience using scheduling tools such as P6 or MS Project.
• Strong understanding of construction processes, including steel, heavy equipment, and general construction sequencing.
• Experience with purchasing coordination and material logistics.
• Familiarity with financial oversight on projects, including budgeting, estimating, approving change orders, and cost tracking.
• Experience working with mechanical subcontractors, particularly on HVAC systems, is highly preferred.
• Ability to interpret shop drawings and support mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) coordination.
• Demonstrated accountability and strong communication skills, with the ability to take ownership of tasks and proactively share updates.
• Technical proficiency in construction principles, tools, and documentation.
• Process-oriented mindset with the ability to think in systems and dependencies and solve coordination challenges.
• Adaptability and resilience in fast-paced environments, maintaining composure under pressure.
• Focus on efficiency, valuing progress and clarity over perfectionism.
• Curiosity and innovative thinking, with a passion for improving construction methods and workflows.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience supporting large commercial construction and data-center projects.
• Background working with major mechanical subcontractors in the Pacific Northwest or similar markets.
• Experience with project coordination across mechanical, electrical, and commercial construction disciplines.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with diverse, cross-functional teams in both office and field settings.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail for managing documentation, schedules, and financial tracking.
• Comfort with fast-growing teams and evolving processes, contributing ideas to refine and improve operations.
• Teachable and growth-oriented attitude, with a willingness to learn new tools, methods, and technologies.

Work Environment

This role operates within an offsite manufacturing and construction-focused environment that supports large, complex projects such as data centers. You will work closely with project managers, field teams, and cross-functional stakeholders, using tools like Navisworks, Bluebeam, Excel, and scheduling platforms such as P6 or MS Project to manage project plans, logistics, and financials. The team culture emphasizes accountability, clear communication, efficiency, and continuous improvement, providing opportunities to contribute innovative ideas to construction methods and workflows. The position is based in an office setting in Spokane with regular collaboration with field operations, and it supports a fast-paced atmosphere where adaptability and resilience are valued. The role offers a standard full-time schedule and includes benefits such as paid time off accrued while on contract and standard holidays

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Seattle, WA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $45.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Seattle,WA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 2, 2026.

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