Project Engineer - WA

Layton Construction Company; Port Townsend (WA); On-site; USD 78,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) retirement plan with employer match

Paid time off

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

A leading construction firm is seeking a Project Engineer to support the Project Manager and Superintendent through project phases. Responsibilities include managing submittals, RFIs, and change orders, providing budget revisions, and supporting scheduling and subcontractor coordination. The ideal candidate will have a construction-related degree and at least 2 years of engineering experience. A competitive salary range of $78,000 to $105,000 is offered, along with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Must be able to pass a drug test.
• Motivated for a long‑term career in construction.
• 2 years' project engineering experience.
• Preferred experience with progressive design build and K-12.

Responsibilities

• Manage the submittal process.
• Manage the RFI process.
• Manage the change order proposal process.
• Complete budget revisions in Viewpoint as required.
• Maintain a high level of safety.
• Support planning and scheduling projects.
• Solicit subcontractors for projects and manage plans.

Skills

Strong negotiation and leadership skills

Understanding of accounting and financial statements

Education

4-year degree in a construction related major

Job description

Project Engineer

The Project Engineer (PE) shall support the Project Manager (PM), and Superintendent (Supt) as required for them to meet their goals through all phases of a project.

Primary Duties

• Responsible for managing the submittal process
• Responsible for managing the RFI process
• Responsible for managing the change order proposal process
• Provide research, backup support, legwork, data entry etc. as requested by the PM and Supt
• Complete budget revisions and modifications in Viewpoint as required throughout the job
• Assist to maintain a high level of safety in alignment with Abbott's core values
• Ability to combine knowledge of engineering methods, construction methods and human management skills
• Provide support for planning, scheduling and coordinating projects to meet deadlines
• Offer support to the estimating department by soliciting subcontractors for projects as well as managing and distributing plans
• Be the main point of contact for subcontractors as requested by the Project Manager
• If needed, act as a Project Manager when a Project Manager is unavailable

Required Skills

• Strong negotiation and leadership skills
• Understands accounting, financial statements, job cost, and cash flow

Required Qualifications

• Must be able to pass a drug test
• 4-year degree in a construction related major
• Motivated for a long‑term career in construction
• 2 years' project engineering experience
• Preferred experience with progressive design build and K-12

The full salary range for this position is $78,000 to $105,000. This position is eligible for a target bonus.

Benefits

Abbott Construction offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Health Savings Account, Healthcare Flexible Spending Account, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, 401(k) retirement plan with employer match, Life & AD&D Insurance, Long-term Disability Insurance, Short-term Disability Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Home & Auto Insurance, Family Support, Pre-tax Paid Parking/Public Transportation, Paid time off, Time Away Benefits, Paid Holidays, Group Legal, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Identity Theft Protection, Group Legal, Pet Insurance, Employee Assistance Program.

Note

Sick leave accrues at one (1) hour for every 30 hours worked. Accrual for sick leave is capped at 240 hours. At the end of each calendar year, you will be allowed to carry over accrued and unused sick leave up to 240 hours. You will not begin accruing sick leave until you drop below the accrual cap.

Disclaimer

The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

EEO Statement

Abbott Construction is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

Accessibility

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