Project Engineer (Construction)

Essel; Marysville (WA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based bonuses

Medical, dental, and vision (50% employer contribution)

PTO and paid holidays

401(k) with up to 5% match

Vehicle allowance eligibility based on role

Job summary

A leading construction company is seeking a proactive Project Engineer to support multi-unit residential and light commercial projects across Northern California. This role offers accelerated growth potential into project management, combining key responsibilities like document control, field coordination, and project planning. Candidates should have 2-4 years construction experience and proficiency in relevant tools.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of construction experience (internships or trade exposure a plus).
• Ability to read and interpret construction documents (plans/specs).
• Self-starter with a desire to grow into a leadership role.

Responsibilities

• Assist with document control and management of construction drawings.
• Track field activity, including progress and workforce counts.
• Support project planning, execution, and quality control.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Analytical skills

Problem Solving

Tools

Bluebeam

Microsoft Excel

Construction productivity tools

Job description

We’re seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Project Engineer to support our project management team in executing specialty exterior scope packages for multi-unit residential and light commercial projects across Northern California and surrounding regions.
This position offers strong accelerated growth potential into a Project Manager role for the right candidate.


Key Responsibilities:

• Document Control:
  Assist with the management and distribution of construction drawings, RFIs, specifications, and submittals.
• Field Coordination & Reporting:
  Track daily field activity, including workforce counts, task progress, weather impacts, and materials. Document as-built conditions and coordinate third-party inspections as required.
• Project Planning & Execution:
  Support development of project schedules, installation durations, and goal setting during transition from estimating to operations.
• Submittals & RFIs:
  Prepare and track submittals, shop drawings, product data sheets, and RFIs for timely review and approval.
• Takeoffs & Estimating Support:
  Perform digital takeoffs and provide data for pricing breakdowns, schedule of values, and preliminary procurement.
• Stakeholder Coordination:
  Collaborate with general contractors, field teams, and internal stakeholders to drive project alignment and performance.
• Problem Solving & Technical Oversight:
  Identify project issues and coordinate resolution paths to keep progress on track.
• Quality Control:
  Support QA/QC documentation and field verification of materials against approved submittals.

• 2-4 years of construction experience (internships or trade exposure a plus)
• Ability to read and interpret construction documents (plans/specs)
• Proficiency in Bluebeam, Microsoft Excel, and construction productivity tools
• Strong organizational, time management, and analytical skills
• Willingness to travel to job sites across Northern CA as needed
• Self-starter with a desire to grow into a leadership role

• Competitive salary (DOE)
• Performance-based bonuses
• Medical, dental, and vision (50% employer contribution for employee)
• PTO and paid holidays
• 401(k) with up to 5% match
• Vehicle allowance eligibility based on role/responsibility