Construction Project Assistant | Bids & Scheduling

Dawson Construction LLC; Bellingham (WA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Dawson Construction LLC is seeking a Project Engineer Assistant to support the Project Manager and Superintendent on commercial or industrial projects. You will assist with bidding, prepare correspondence, review submittals, and help manage RFI’s and change orders.

Key duties include coordinating schedules, maintaining project plans and specs, and providing on-site support. This role emphasizes strong communication and organizational skills in a dynamic construction environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree preferred; two years of project engineering on commercial/industrial projects encouraged.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with customer-service focus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word) sought.

Responsibilities

• Assist Project Manager with bidding, material take-offs, and subcontractor quotes.
• Draft and send correspondence; coordinate with owners, architects, consultants, and subcontractors.

Skills

Construction industry knowledge

Excellent verbal and written English

Good attendance record

MS Office proficiency

Education

BS in Construction Management or Engineering

Tools

Phoenix scheduling

BlueBeam PDF mark-up

Job description

Dawson Construction LLC is seeking a Project Engineer Assistant to support the Project Manager and Superintendent on commercial or industrial projects. You will assist with bidding, prepare correspondence, review submittals, and help manage RFI’s and change orders.

Key duties include coordinating schedules, maintaining project plans and specs, and providing on-site support. This role emphasizes strong communication and organizational skills in a dynamic construction environment.