Project Engineer-Tenant Improvement

AppleOne Employment Services; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

AppleOne Employment Services is seeking a Project Engineer-Tenant Improvement in Seattle, WA for a full-time, direct-hire role. You will support project managers, coordinate documentation, RFIs, submittals, change orders, and schedules on commercial tenant improvement projects alongside field teams.

Candidates should have 1–2 years of construction experience, read drawings, manage project records, and communicate clearly with vendors and clients.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of experience in construction project engineering or related roles.
• Experience supporting commercial tenant improvement projects.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, blueprints, and specs.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Support Project Managers with planning, coordination, execution, and closeout of commercial tenant improvement projects.
• Prepare, track, and manage RFIs, submittals, change orders, project documentation, and closeout materials.
• Coordinate with subcontractors, vendors, field personnel, and internal teams to maintain project schedules.
• Review drawings, specifications, and project requirements to support accurate execution.
• Assist with cost tracking, budget updates, procurement coordination, and delivery schedules.
• Communicate project updates and support quality and safety throughout the project lifecycle.

Skills

Project coordination

Scheduling support

Documentation

Communication

Vendor coordination

Reading drawings

Problem solving

Education

Degree in Construction Management or Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Construction PM software

Job description

Job Summary

A Project Engineer-Tenant Improvement opportunity is available with an established commercial construction and mechanical contracting team in Seattle, WA. This full-time, direct hire role is ideal for an early-career construction professional with 1-2 years of experience who enjoys project coordination, documentation, scheduling support, and working closely with project managers and field teams.

This role supports commercial tenant improvement projects from planning through closeout, helping keep schedules, budgets, RFIs, submittals, change orders, and project documentation organized and moving forward. The environment is collaborative, fast-paced, and team-focused, with supportive leadership and experienced construction professionals who can help you continue building your project management career.

This is a strong fit for someone who values stability, teamwork, clear communication, and the opportunity to grow within commercial construction while gaining exposure to a variety of tenant improvement projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Support Project Managers with planning, coordination, execution, and closeout of commercial tenant improvement projects.
• Prepare, track, and manage RFIs, submittals, change orders, project documentation, and closeout materials.
• Coordinate with subcontractors, vendors, suppliers, field personnel, and internal teams to help maintain project schedules.
• Review construction drawings, specifications, project requirements, and material needs to support accurate project execution.
• Assist with cost tracking, budget updates, project reporting, procurement coordination, and delivery schedules.
• Communicate project updates, help resolve issues, and support quality and safety standards throughout the project lifecycle.

Compensation and Benefits

• Salary range: $70,000 to $78,000 per year.
• Target salary noted: $75, 000 annually.
• Employment type: Full-time, direct hire.
• Location: Seattle, WA.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Support commercial tenant improvement projects for mechanical contracting and construction teams.
• Coordinate project documentation, including RFIs, submittals, change orders, schedules, and closeout items.
• Assist with project tracking, budget support, procurement, vendor coordination, and field communication.
• Review drawings, specifications, and construction requirements to help keep projects on schedule.
• 1-2 years of experience in construction project engineering, project coordination, assistant project management, or a similar role.
• Experience supporting commercial construction projects, tenant improvement work, mechanical contracting, HVAC, or plumbing projects.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, blueprints, specifications, and project documents.
• Working knowledge of RFIs, submittals, change orders, procurement, and construction project documentation.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and familiarity with construction project management software.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and project details.
• Clear communication skills and the ability to work effectively with project managers, field teams, subcontractors, vendors, and clients.
• Problem-solving mindset with a focus on quality, follow-through, safety, and professional teamwork.

Preferred Qualifications

• Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience with commercial tenant improvement projects in office, retail, or other occupied commercial environments.
• Background supporting mechanical contracting, HVAC, plumbing, or related building systems projects.
• Familiarity with project management platforms used in commercial construction.

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For temporary assignments lasting 13 weeks or longer, AppleOne is pleased to offer major medical, dental, vision, 401k and any statutory sick pay where required.

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