PROJECT ENGINEER

Deacon Construction, LLC; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Company events

Job summary

Deacon Construction, LLC in Seattle seeks a motivated Project Engineer to support project teams across the West Coast. This role includes responsibilities like managing documentation, cost tracking, and ensuring project quality.

The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and possess strong communication and organizational skills. If you're looking for meaningful work with a clear career path, apply today to build something great with Deacon!

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent practical experience.
• Ability to read plans, specs, and shop drawings.
• Strong understanding of construction means & methods.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with MS Office; knowledge of Procore is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist in day-to-day site management to meet schedule and quality goals.
• Manage RFI and submittal process from creation through close-out.
• Track job-cost codes and resolve project-related accounting items.
• Maintain daily logs, progress photos, and close-out documents.
• Coordinate subcontractor insurance and compliance paperwork.

Skills

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

Organizational skills

Construction management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or Architecture

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Procore

Prolog

MS Project

Job description

Deacon Construction is seeking a motivated Project Engineer to support our project teams across the West Coast. If you thrive on organization, love solving real‑time construction challenges, and want a clear path to Project Manager and beyond, we’d love to talk.

Why Join Deacon Construction?

• People‑first culture: Your growth matters. Most of our long‑term employees have risen through the PE path to PM, Superintendent, and Executive roles.
• Meaningful work: A wide mix of projects that shape communities—from neighborhood grocery stores to full‑service hotels and senior‑living campuses.
• Stability & growth: Privately held, financially strong, and expanding across the West Coast.
• Community & connection: Volunteer events, summer picnics, jobsite BBQs, and a safety culture that puts people first.

About The Role

As a Project Engineer, you’ll be the hub that keeps the project team moving—handling documentation, cost tracking, scheduling support, and on‑site coordination. Success means juggling multiple tasks, keeping meticulous records, and thriving under tight deadlines.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist Superintendents and Project Managers in day‑to‑day site management to ensure schedule and quality goals are met.
• Manage the RFI and submittal process from creation through close‑out.
• Process owner billings, track job‑cost codes, and resolve project‑related accounting items.
• Maintain daily logs, progress photos, material procurement logs, change orders, and close‑out documents.
• Help create and update project schedules (MS Project preferred).
• Coordinate subcontractor insurance, bonds, and compliance paperwork.
• Support project safety by attending daily huddles and documenting inspections.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture or equivalent practical experience.
• Ability to read plans, specs, and shop drawings; strong understanding of construction means & methods.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Organized, detail‑oriented, and able to prioritize in a fast‑paced environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook; working knowledge of Procore, Prolog, and MS Project is a plus.

Preferred

• Internship or 1–3 years of experience on commercial construction projects.
• Familiarity with job‑cost accounting and document‑control software.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Tuition reimbursement and paid certifications.
• Paid time off, holidays, and fun company events.
• A clear career ladder from Project Engineer to Project Manager and beyond.

Ready to launch a long‑term career in commercial construction? Apply today and build something great with Deacon!