Assistant Project Manager / Senior Project Engineer

Red Rock Recruiters; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 145,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited PTO

401K with match

ESOP & Equity Program

Company Truck & Gas Card

Full benefits

Job summary

Red Rock Recruiters is seeking an Assistant Project Manager / Senior Project Engineer to join our Aerospace Division in Seattle. You will lead self-perform and subs, manage daily onsite activity, and support the PM team on high-visibility projects for Boeing, SpaceX, and DOD contracts.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in construction project roles, a construction/engineering degree, and proven leadership in industrial settings.

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. citizen (DOD requirement).
• Construction industry experience is required.
• 3+ years experience as Construction Project Engineer / Senior PE / Asst PM.
• Bachelor’s in Construction / Engineering or related field preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal and logic-based communication skills.
• Experience directing internal teams, crews, and subs.
• Experience in industrial / manufacturing / civil construction.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day onsite operations and safety planning.
• Assist PM with weekly meetings with owners and subs.
• Track progress, timelines, and budgets; support RFIs & submittals.
• Prepare estimates, change orders, and project cost forecasting.
• Coordinate with superintendents and subcontractors.
• Manage procurement, material selection, and closes.
• Develop start-up plans and project closeout documentation.
• Support business development activities as needed.

Skills

US Citizenship

Construction industry experience

Interpersonal communication

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction/Engineering or related field

Job description

Assistant Project Manager / Senior Project Engineer

We are searching for exceptional project management talent (APM & SPE) with industrial / manufacturing / aerospace construction experience as we expand two existing PM Teams and add a new PM Team to our Aerospace Division. You'll work on high-visibility projects for some of the largest aerospace, technology, manufacturing, and data infrastructure companies in the world: Boeing, SpaceX, the Department of Defense.

As our new APM / SPE you will lead self-perform (concrete, steel, millwright) functions, subs, and projects. You'll drive & monitor daily onsite activity and success, manage goals / timelines / budgets, build estimates / RFIs & RFPs and change orders while supporting your Client and Project Management Team.

The Aerospace Division Seattle PM Teams work extensively on Boeing / DOD projects & properties, typically Monday-Friday (7am-4/5pm), maybe 1 weekend annually. Your projects are geographically focused so travel and "time away" is limited. You'll lead select projects predominantly within the Greater Seattle Area / Washington state, but at times may require travel.

If you are ready to spread your wings we are excited to meet you!

What’s In It For You:

• Senior PE $110k - $125k+
• APM $125k - $140k+
• PM $145k - $165k
• Senior PM $175k+
• Total Comp: Base + Bonus + Full Benefits + Employee Ownership
• Company Truck & Gas Card
• Technology Provided / Monthly Cell Allowance
• Unlimited PTO
• Generous Holidays, Wellness, Sick Leave
• Parental & Family Leave
• ESOP & Equity Program (Year 2)
• 401K with 6% Match
• College Loan Repayment Matching
• 529 Dependent Matching

What's Great About Our Client:

• Well-established and rapidly growing self-perform general contractor with multiple corporate (one in Seattle) / regional offices
• PM promotion from within highly preferred
• Localized work and/or traveling opportunities depending upon your experience, location
• Clients / Projects include aerospace, industrial, manufacturing, warehousing, food & beverage processing, energy, technology, water/natural resources, etc.
• Provides you with continuous learning and exceptional in-house career growth & development opportunities
• Personal & professional growth and stability

What You'll Do:

• Support and direct day-to-day onsite operations
• Creation of site-specific safety plan with safety focal & project team
• Assist PM with weekly construction meetings with owners and subcontractors
• Work one-on-one with superintendents to track progress in field and update schedules
• Pre-construction job setup / take off
• Managing RFI and submittal processes
• Self-perform production tracking
• Project estimating and proposal creation
• Material selection and procurement
• Cost forecasting
• Change order management
• Subcontract, purchase order, and service agreement creation and management
• Project closeout (redlines, as-builts, warrantees, etc)
• Organize and coordinate project start-up activities
• Assist with Business Development activities as required
• Maintain company ethical standards
• Use effective verbal and written communication skills
• Display mathematical ability to include addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and percentages
• Demonstrate proficiency in current company software applications
• Read and understand project estimates, schedules, job cost reports, labor productivity reports, and summary level schedules
• With regard to that portion of the work assigned, develop a complete understanding of applicable company policies and procedures and plan and execute the assigned work in accordance with those policies and procedures
• Examine/inspect office conditions and/or procedures and identify problems, inaccuracies, and cost-saving measures that arise or may be encountered
• Understand and respond appropriately to all safety hazards and warning devices and manage project action plans
• Produce quality work, meet requirements of company policies, procedures, and industry standards

To Be Successful You Should Be / Have:

• YOU MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN (U.S. DOD requirement)
• YOU MUST HAVE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE
• 3+ years experience as Construction Project Engineer / Senior PE / Asst PM
• Bachelor’s in Construction / Engineering or a related field highly preferred
• Excellent interpersonal & logic-based communication skills
• Experienced directing internal teams, crews, and subs
• Strong relationship and trust-building skills
• Experience in industrial / manufacturing / civil construction, highly preferred