Senior Construction Project Engineer – Offsite Manufacturing

McKinstry; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 51,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

401(k) with employer match and profit‑

Paid time off and holidays

Comprehensive medical, prescription, d

Family formation benefits

Up to 16 weeks paid parental leave

Transgender inclusive benefits

Commuter benefits

Pet insurance

Job summary

McKinstry is seeking a Senior Project Engineer - Offsite Manufacturing in Seattle, WA, to coordinate daily production activity across HVAC piping, mechanical equipment, structural steel, and controls. You’ll align fabrication with the build schedule, maintaining records in ERP and reporting production health to the program team.

You will work cross-functionally with fabrication leads, supply chain, engineering, and quality to resolve shop-floor issues, schedule inbound deliveries, and support

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field preferred.
• 4–6+ years in construction coordination, MEP project engineering, manufacturing, or logistics preferred.
• Familiarity with HVAC, piping, structural steel, electrical, or controls systems in a construction or fabrication context is a strong plus.
• Basic understanding of ERP, scheduling, and shop-floor systems.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, mechanical and electrical plans, standards, and specifications.
• Advanced proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook required.
• Working knowledge of SharePoint preferred.
• Knowledge of manufacturing financial programs and software required.
• Basic estimating skills preferred.
• Strong interpersonal skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to work with and manage outside vendors and subcontractors.
• Highly motivated self-starter with high-level direction.
• Knowledge of applicable codes preferred.
• OSHA-10 or OSHA-30 Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Own day-to-day coordination of production activity within an assigned value stream or production line.
• Track material readiness across mechanical, piping, structural, electrical, and controls scopes; sequence fabrication against the build schedule.
• Maintain records in ERP and scheduling systems and generate status reports for the program team.

Skills

Construction coordination

MEP project engineering

Manufacturing

Reading drawings

Vendor management

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Code compliance

OSHA-10/30

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

SharePoint

ERP systems

Job description

Build the future, spark innovation and align your career with purpose.

McKinstry is innovating the waste and climate harm out of the built environment and creating lasting impact. Together, we’re building a thriving planet.

Buildings are a leading contributor to the climate crisis, generating nearly 40% of total global energy-related carbon emissions. We’re making a lasting impact on our industry and within our communities by addressing the climate, affordability and equity crises through:

• renewables and energy services
• engineering and design
• construction and facility services

To get where we’re going, we need big thinkers, problem solvers and collaborative mindsets. Does that sound like you?

The Opportunity with McKinstry

McKinstry is looking to add a Senior Project Engineer - Offsite Manufacturing to our growing Offsite Manufacturing team in Seattle, WA. This role sits at the operational center of a value stream - coordinating daily production activity across HVAC piping, mechanical equipment, structural steel, electrical systems, and controls to keep complex customer programs on schedule and on budget. If you have a background in construction trades or MEP project coordination and want to grow your career building large-scale modular assemblies for some of the most demanding infrastructure projects in the country, this may be the right opportunity for you.

Daily Operations & Schedule Coordination

As a Senior Project Engineer - Offsite Manufacturing, you will own day-to-day coordination of production activity within an assigned value stream or production line. You will track material readiness across mechanical, piping, structural, electrical, and controls scopes - sequencing fabrication work orders against the build schedule and proactively flagging shortages or conflicts before they impact the floor. You will maintain accurate records in ERP and scheduling systems and generate regular status reports that give the broader program team a clear picture of production health.

Cross-Functional Team Coordination

You will serve as the operational link between fabrication trade leads, supply chain, logistics, engineering, and quality. This means attending and facilitating daily standups, coordinating inbound material delivery timing with supply chain and logistics leads, supporting engineering-to-fabrication handoffs across disciplines, and helping resolve shop floor issues as they arise. You will build strong working relationships with trade foremen, subcontractors, and vendors, and represent the value stream in internal program execution meetings.

Documentation & Reporting

This role is responsible for creating and maintaining coordination documentation across the value stream - including production schedules, material tracking logs, delivery calendars, and contract status reports. You will assist in processing submittals and vendor information packages, track RFIs and change order documentation, and support billing and financial reporting as directed by the Value Stream Manager. Accuracy and timeliness in reporting is a core success measure for this role.

Continuous Improvement

McKinstry's Offsite Manufacturing team operates in a lean culture where every team member is expected to identify waste and contribute to improving how we work. You will participate in kaizen events, help develop and maintain standardized work documentation, and support 5S initiatives across the shop floor.

What You Need To Succeed At McKinstry

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field preferred.
• 4-6+ years in construction coordination, MEP project engineering, manufacturing, or logistics preferred.
• Familiarity with HVAC, piping, structural steel, electrical, or controls systems in a construction or fabrication context is a strong plus.
• Basic understanding of ERP, scheduling, and shop-floor systems.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, mechanical and electrical plans, standards, and specifications.
• Advanced proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook required.
• Working knowledge of SharePoint preferred.
• Knowledge of manufacturing financial programs and software required.
• Basic estimating skills preferred.
• Strong interpersonal skills - written and verbal - with exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to work with and manage outside vendors and subcontractors.
• A highly motivated self-starter who works effectively with high-level direction.
• Knowledge of applicable codes preferred.
• OSHA-10 or OSHA-30 Certification preferred.

PeopleFirst Benefits

When it comes to the basics, we have you covered:

• Competitive pay
• 401(k) with employer match and profit-sharing plan
• Paid time off and holidays
• Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision with low or zero deductible options and low out of pocket maximums

People come first at McKinstry, and we go beyond the basic benefits with:

• Family formation benefits, including adoption and IVF assistance.
• Up to 16 weeks paid parental leave.
• Transgender inclusive benefits
• Commuter benefits
• Pet insurance
• "Building Good" paid community service time.
• Learning and advancement opportunities via McKinstry University.
• McKinstry Moves onsite gyms or reimbursement for remote workers.

See benefit plan documents for complete details.

If you’re driven by our vision to build a thriving planet together, McKinstry is the place to build your career.

The pay range for this position is $40.53 - $61.97 per hour; however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. This is a non-exempt role and will be paid hourly. A bonus may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position offered. Base pay information is based on market location.

The McKinstry group of companies are equal opportunity employers. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, race, color, creed, marital status, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other basis protected by law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to employment, advancement, assignment, and training. This commitment to Equal Employment Opportunity is made equally as a social responsibility and as an economic and business necessity.

McKinstry is a drug-free workplace. Employment is contingent upon successfully passing a pre-employment drug and alcohol test, complying with the requirements of the Immigration Reform and Control Act and a Confidentiality Agreement, in addition to successful outcomes of background and reference checks.

Applicants for this role will only be considered if they possess current US Work Authorization, and do not require employer-sponsored VISA support to begin or remain in this role.