Project Engineer - WA

Abbott Construction LLC.

Tacoma (WA)

On-site

USD 78,000 - 105,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) retirement plan with employer"s
Paid time off
Paid Holidays
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Life & AD&D Insurance
Long-term Disability Insurance
Short-term Disability Insurance
Pre-tax Parking/Public Transportation
Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Abbott Construction LLC. in Tacoma, WA is seeking a Project Engineer to support the Project Manager and Superintendent across all project phases. You will manage submittals, RFIs, and change orders while helping with planning and scheduling to meet deadlines.

The role requires a 4-year construction degree, 2 years of project engineering experience, and a focus on process ownership. Full-time position with salary range of $78,000 to $105,000 and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

  • Must pass a drug test.
  • Healthcare construction experience preferred.
  • Long-term career in construction.

Responsibilities

  • Manage submittal process and maintain records.
  • Oversee RFI process and change order proposals.
  • Provide research and support to PM and Superintendent.
  • Complete budget revisions in Viewpoint as needed.
  • Support safety programs aligned with company values.
  • Coordinate planning, scheduling and project coordination.
  • Assist estimating with subcontractor outreach and plan distribution.
  • Serve as main point of contact for subcontractors.
  • May act as Project Manager when PM is unavailable.

Skills

Negotiation skills
Leadership

Education

4-year construction-related degree
2 years project engineering experience

Tools

Viewpoint

Job description

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 in healthcare construction 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

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 isan 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: If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process, please contact Human Resources at Email: hr@abbottconstruction.com

About Us

At Abbott, it’s all about providing an exceptional experience — for our clients, our construction partners and most importantly, our employees. Our team is made up of talented professionals who fully embrace the company’s brand pillars of stewardship, collaboration, and integrity. They are respectful, hardworking individuals who take pride in what they do and in helping others achieve their goals. In addition, Abbott’s size, combined with the versatile talents of our team, gives us the unique ability to adapt resources and approaches based on specific needs. This flexibility not only enables us to stand out from the crowd by being a responsive business partner who can quickly adjust to any situation, but also offer diverse and rewarding opportunities to our employees.

The STO Building Group family of companies—Structure Tone, Structure Tone Southwest, Pavarini Construction Co., Pavarini McGovern, LF Driscoll, Govan Brown, Ajax Building Company, BCCI Construction, Layton Construction, Abbott Construction, and RC Andersen—includes over 4,000 employees located in offices throughout the US, Canada, UK, and Ireland. We provide a complete range of construction services, from site selection analysis, design constructability review and aesthetic enhancements to interior fit-outs, new building construction, and building infrastructure upgrades and modernization. Learn more about how we partner with our clients to imagine, execute, and realize their vision at stobuildinggroup.com.

Job Info
  • Job Identification 53440
  • Job Category Operations
  • Posting Date 07/13/2026, 07:39 PM
  • Job Schedule Full time
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