Project Engineer (Heavy Civil Construction)

Skanska; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in construction seeks a dynamic Project Engineer in Seattle. This role involves overseeing project planning, budgeting, and scheduling to ensure timely and cost-effective outcomes. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in construction or engineering and at least 5 years of relevant experience. Join a culture that values diversity and innovation.

Benefits

Competitive Salary range

Excellent Insurance Package

401k with match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Diversity and Inclusion culture

Qualifications

• 5 years prior relevant experience.
• Understands work scheduling, prioritizing, coaching.
• Broad job knowledge of operational practices.

Responsibilities

• Plan and oversee projects for timely and cost-effective outcomes.
• Ensure compliance with laws and safety standards.
• Collaborate with Project Management Team.

Skills

Management Approaches

Budgeting

Project Scheduling

Education

Bachelor’s Degree – Construction or Engineering

Job description

Job Overview

Skanska is searching for a dynamic Project Engineer. This is a great opportunity to start a career with a company that builds things that matter and values its team. We are proud to share our culture of diversity and inclusion.

The Project Engineer works within the Project Management Team which is responsible to plan and oversee the project to ensure a timely and cost-effective outcome. This includes budgeting, organization, implementation, and scheduling of the project. Ensure the project is constructed in a safe, ethical manner and in compliance with all federal, state, and local laws. The Project Management Team can vary greatly depending on the size and complexity of the projects, which in turn will affect the number of responsibilities the Project Engineer will be involved in.

Project Engineer Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree – Construction or Engineering preferred or equivalent experience.
• 5 years prior relevant experience.
• Understands basic management approaches such as work scheduling, prioritizing, coaching and process execution.
• Broad job knowledge of technical or operational practices within assigned discipline.

Project Engineer Benefits of Working at Skanska:

• Competitive Salary range (based on experience)
• Excellent Insurance Package
• 401k w/match and Excellent Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• An amazing culture focused on Diversity and Inclusion

Our work makes a clear contribution to society and the environment around us. Whether we are building schools to provide inspiring spaces for learning, roads to connect communities or hospitals to care for patients, it all contributes to our purpose – we build for a better society.

Skanska's values —Be Better Together, Act Ethically and Transparently, Commit to Customer and Care for Life—are deeply engrained in how we work, which is why our values support and drive our D&I efforts. We are on a D&I journey that is ongoing. It is a journey of continuous improvement—while we have come a long way, we still have more to go.

Come work with us and join a winning team!

Apply Today for Immediate Consideration!

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Skanska in the U.S. operates 28 offices across the country, with its headquarters in New York City. In 2024, the U.S. construction sector generated $8.2 billion in revenue, and the U.S. development sector’s net investments in commercial projects totaled $224 million.

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Primary LocationUS-WA-Seattle Primary Work Location/AssignmentOnsite Skanska Business UnitSkanska USA Civil Employee StatusFull Time Salary LowUSD $95,000.00/Yr. Salary High USD $120,000.00/Yr.