Construction Project Lead: Budgets,Schedules & Subcontracts

Abbott Construction LLC.; Kennewick (WA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) retirement plan with employer

Paid time off

Paid Holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Abbott Construction LLC is seeking a skilled project engineer with a solid background in commercial construction to support budgeting, planning, and subcontract management. The role collaborates with owners, architects, and contractors to ensure on-time, on-budget project delivery.

The candidate should have strong communication, negotiation, and blueprint-reading abilities, plus experience in value engineering and risk management. A professional environment with comprehensive benefits awaits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Two+ years of commercial construction experience.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Understanding of construction laws, codes, and blueprints.
• Ethics and policy adherence; professionalism.
• Problem solving, data relationships, and risk awareness.
• Team collaboration and mentoring abilities.
• Time management and resource planning.
• Ability to learn new software quickly.

Responsibilities

• Assist in estimates, project budgets, and unit cost reports.
• Organize pre-construction planning meetings and coordinate subcontracts.
• Prepare and manage project management plans and execution schedules.
• Develop pay requests and manage billing per contract terms.
• Oversee procurement, material handling, and subcontractor payments.
• Monitor project quality, safety, and risk management plans.
• Coordinate close-out procedures including as-builts and occupancy.

Skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Blueprint reading

Problem solving

Time management

Teamwork

Self-motivation

Planning & organization

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, construction management, or related field

Tools

Project management software

Job description

Abbott Construction LLC is seeking a skilled project engineer with a solid background in commercial construction to support budgeting, planning, and subcontract management. The role collaborates with owners, architects, and contractors to ensure on-time, on-budget project delivery.

The candidate should have strong communication, negotiation, and blueprint-reading abilities, plus experience in value engineering and risk management. A professional environment with comprehensive benefits awaits.