Senior Project Engineer

NW Recruiting Partners; Washington; On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

401k Matching

Job summary

NW Recruiting Partners is hiring a Senior Project Engineer for a nationally recognized contractor focused on affordable housing. You’ll support planning, RFIs, submittals, cost tracking, and closeout, collaborating with managers, superintendents, and design teams to keep projects safe, on time, and within quality standards.

You will review plans, coordinate teams, monitor budgets, and track RFIs and field issues while contributing to jobsite safety and project documentation.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of construction industry experience, including multifamily and commercial construction.
• Ability to read construction drawings, specifications, and contracts.
• Knowledge of project scheduling, budgeting, cost control, and subcontractor coordination.

Responsibilities

• Review plans and specifications to assess constructability and support estimating.
• Coordinate subcontractors, suppliers, and design teams during construction.
• Monitor budgets, costs, schedules, change orders, and forecasts.

Skills

Construction experience

Project coordination

Reading blueprints

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Engineering

Tools

Viewpoint

Microsoft Office

MS Project

Job description

Are you a construction professional interested in taking on greater project responsibility while helping build affordable housing that strengthens local communities?

Our client, a nationally recognized general contractor, is seeking a Senior Project Engineer to join its collaborative team. With a strong focus on affordable housing, the company delivers projects that create lasting value for residents and the communities they call home.

The Senior Project Engineer is involved throughout the entire project lifecycle—from supporting project planning and coordination during preconstruction to managing RFIs, submittals, cost tracking, and closeout. You will work closely with project managers, superintendents, subcontractors, and design teams to resolve challenges and help keep projects moving safely, efficiently, and to established quality standards.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a strong foundation in construction who is organized, collaborative, and ready to grow while contributing to meaningful, community-focused projects.

• Review construction plans and specifications to assess constructability, identify potential issues, and support estimating and bid preparation.
• Coordinate subcontractors, suppliers, design teams, and project personnel throughout construction.
• Monitor project budgets, costs, schedules, change orders, and financial forecasts.
• Track RFIs, design changes, and field issues to minimize cost and schedule impacts.
• Conduct jobsite visits to monitor safety, quality, progress, and compliance with project requirements.
• Maintain project documentation and support client communication, project closeout, and warranty activities.
• Collaborate with project managers and superintendents to resolve issues, improve project performance, and support team development.

Senior Project Engineer Qualifications

• At least 5 years of construction industry experience, with a strong understanding of multifamily and commercial construction, including wood-frame and concrete projects.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Proficiency in reading construction drawings, specifications, and contracts, with knowledge of project scheduling, budgeting, cost control, and subcontractor coordination.
• Strong organizational, communication, problem-solving, and time-management skills.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, MS Project, and construction project management software such as Viewpoint.

Company Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• PTO and Paid Holidays
• 401k Plan and Company Matching

Compensation:

$100,000 - $125,000 per year