Senior Project Engineer - Heavy Civil Onsite Lead

Guy F. Atkinson Construction; Renton (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Atkinson Seattle is seeking a Senior Project Engineer to lead planning, scheduling, predicting, and managing technical tasks across the project lifecycle. You will ensure accuracy, proper resources, and quality while coordinating with field teams on safety, inspections, and progress.

The role requires 5+ years of heavy civil/construction experience, strong communication, and a proactive, team-focused mindset.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in engineering, construction management, or related discipline; or equivalent work experience.
• 5+ years of relevant heavy civil/construction project experience.
• Strong written and oral communication.
• Ability to work in fast-paced team environment and meet deadlines.
• Commitment to safety and ethics.

Responsibilities

• Actively pursue and engage in safety training to learn and embrace the Atkinson safety culture.
• Participate in the TRACK process; attend daily / weekly meetings and field inspections.
• Initiate and maintain good, strong working relationships with craft personnel, field inspectors, subcontractors, vendors, home office support, the project management team, the community, etc.
• Stay ahead of the crew’s needs, ensuring efficiency in their work.
• Prioritize daily tasks by deadlines and material procurement lead times.
• Provide prompt, accurate information, notices and requests to agencies, subcontractors, vendors, etc.
• Communicate clearly and concisely in a grammatically correct and unbiased manner.
• Investigate issues, gather input and propose solutions.
• Beat the estimated budget.
• Pursue self-development outside of assigned responsibilities.
• Produce safe, efficient construction engineering products.
• Track and update quantities timely for budgets, forecasts and reporting.
• Perform thorough invoice reviews and pay subcontractors and vendors timely.
• Gather and prepare supporting documentation for change orders and requisitions.

Skills

Safety training

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Initiative

Interpersonal skills

Education

Undergraduate degree in engineering or related field

Job description

Atkinson Seattle is seeking a Senior Project Engineer to lead planning, scheduling, predicting, and managing technical tasks across the project lifecycle. You will ensure accuracy, proper resources, and quality while coordinating with field teams on safety, inspections, and progress.

The role requires 5+ years of heavy civil/construction experience, strong communication, and a proactive, team-focused mindset.