Senior Project Engineer - Washington D.C.

Mcn-Build; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tuition reimbursement

401k matching

PTO & sick days

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

MCN Build is seeking a Senior Project Engineer in Washington, D.C. to lead core project functions, coordinate with field teams, and manage documentation with limited oversight. The role supports cost tracking, change orders, and process improvements while guiding junior engineers.

The ideal candidate has 2–4 years in construction, a bachelor’s degree in a related field, and proficiency with Procore, PlanGrid, and Sage 300. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• 2–4 years of construction experience.
• Strong understanding of construction documents and project processes.
• Proficiency in Procore, PlanGrid, and Sage 300 or similar tools.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Manage RFIs, submittals, and document control with limited oversight.
• Coordinate with subcontractors and field teams to keep projects on track.
• Own specific scopes or phases of work and support cost tracking.
• Assist in resolving project issues and contribute to process improvements.
• Provide guidance to junior Project Engineers.

Skills

Project coordination

RFI management

Submittals

Documentation control

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field

Tools

Procore

PlanGrid

Sage 300

Job description

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Senior Project Engineer - Washington D.C.

Full Time Employee Professional D.C., Washington, DC, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 1536

Salary Range: $70,000.00 To $80,000.00 Annually

Senior Project Engineer - Washington D.C.

Who We Are:

Founded in 2007, MCN Build is a diverse, dynamic commercial construction management firm headquartered in Washington, DC. We specialize in developments that enhance the community; including transformational projects that promote economic sustainability, including education, recreation, healthcare, affordable housing, and institutional spaces. While building strong, continuous relationships with our clients and the community, we recognize that our success is rooted in the professional and personal fulfilment of our most valuable asset-our employees.

Now is the perfect time to join the MCN team! Our CEO Rudy Seikaly was named 2021 Business Leader of the Year by DC’s Chamber of Commerce. We are proud to have been named a Best Place to Work by the Washingtonian in 2015, and a Great Place to Work for 5 consecutive years and ranked on Fortune’s Best Small and Medium Workplaces in Construction 2023 and 2024. Our biggest win is from our own employees who still today overwhelmingly choose to grow with MCN as evidenced by our 95% employee retention rate and average tenure of 4 1/2 years.

We truly invest in our own people by offering top notch, company-sponsored benefits found in firms twice our size to all 100+ MCN team members. Student loan repayment plans, 529 college savings plans, tuition reimbursement, flexible working arrangements, PMP/LEED/CCM/CQM certification preparation classes, industry conference networking, and pups in the office are just some of the benefits that empower every member of the MCN team to choose their own professional and personal journey to work-life balance.

In the last 7 years, we’ve doubled our size, added 3 new office locations in Baltimore, Prince Georges' County & U.S. Virgin Islands, celebrated 20+ employee promotions, and won two 2021 Engineering News Record (ENR) Best Project awards all while expanding our philanthropic efforts both here at home in the DMV as well as abroad in Ethiopia, Lebanon, El Salvador, and Colombia. We're 50% millennials, 20% women, and 100% driven to build our community together.

Who We’re Looking For:

We’re seeking a motivated Senior Project Engineer with solid construction experience who is ready to take on increased responsibility in project coordination and execution. The right candidate works more independently, supports both the Project Manager and Assistant Project Manager, and begins taking ownership of key project processes while helping guide junior team members.

What You’ll Do:

Our new Senior Project Engineer will manage core project functions such as RFIs, submittals, and document control with limited oversight, while coordinating directly with subcontractors and field teams to keep projects on track. This role takes ownership of specific scopes or phases of work, supports cost tracking and change order documentation, and helps ensure project documentation is accurate and up to date. Senior Project Engineers also assist in resolving project issues, contributing to process improvements, and provide guidance to Project Engineers.

What You Bring to The Table:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering , Construction Management, or related field preferred.
• 2–4 years of construction experience.
• Strong understanding of construction documents, coordination, and project processes.
• Proficiency in Procore, PlanGrid, Sage 300 or similar tools.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with minimal supervision.

What We Offer:

• Salary Range: $70,000 – $80,000 commensurate with experience, and an annual discretionary bonus
• Free medical, dental, and vision insurance for the employee. 75% cost sharing for family coverage including a domestic partner and HSA contributions.
• Tuition reimbursement, 401k matching.
• 20 days of PTO/year, 7 sick days/year, flexible working arrangements, the latest technology and tools to do your best work.
• Opportunity to make an impact on a diverse team with decades of professional experience.

MCN Build is an equal opportunity employer with a culture that promotes diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MCN encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.