Project Engineer - WA

Abbott Construction; Seattle (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

Life & AD&D Insurance

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

Abbott Construction is looking for a Project Engineer in Seattle, WA. The role includes managing submittals, RFIs, and change orders while supporting project management and construction operations. Candidates should have a 4-year degree in a related major, 2 years of project engineering experience, and strong negotiation skills. The compensation is between $78,000 and $105,000 annually and comes with comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Must be able to pass a drug test.
• 2 years' project engineering experience required.
• Preferred experience with tenant improvements and fast-paced construction.

Responsibilities

• Manage the submittal process for projects.
• Oversee RFI and change order proposal processes.
• Support planning, scheduling, and coordination of projects.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Leadership skills

Understanding accounting and financial statements

Job cost knowledge

Cash flow management

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 tenant improvements and fast-paced construction managing multiple projects concurrently
• A focus on following processes and procedures, taking ownership of the role, and not being afraid of difficult conversations and relaying bad news when required

Compensation

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.

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.