Senior Project Engineer

Senior Project Engineer

Location: Seattle Metropolitan Area

Experience: 7+ Years

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Engineer to support the successful planning, coordination, and execution of complex construction projects in the Greater Seattle area. This position plays a key role in maintaining project schedules, monitoring costs, coordinating engineering activities, and ensuring construction operations meet established quality and performance standards.

The ideal candidate brings strong technical construction knowledge, leadership experience, and the ability to collaborate with project management, field operations, subcontractors, and external stakeholders

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate daily construction activities with engineering and field teams to maintain project schedules and productivity.
• Review construction drawings, specifications, and technical documentation to ensure contract compliance.
• Monitor project budgets, schedules, resource allocation, and overall performance.
• Develop short-term work plans, track project costs, and prepare progress reports for leadership.
• Identify potential project risks, delays, and cost overruns while implementing corrective solutions.
• Manage RFIs, technical submittals, and construction documentation throughout project execution.
• Support quality control, inspections, permitting, and regulatory compliance.
• Provide technical guidance, delegate responsibilities, and oversee engineering team performance.
• Collaborate with subcontractors, vendors, and project stakeholders to maintain operational efficiency.
• Promote jobsite safety and assist with project closeout, turnover, and final documentation.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a closely related discipline.
• Minimum of 7 years of construction engineering experience.
• Previous experience supervising, mentoring, or coordinating engineering teams.
• Demonstrated experience supporting design-build or alternative project delivery methods.
• Strong understanding of construction drawings, specifications, contracts, and quality standards.
• Experience monitoring project budgets, construction costs, and production performance.
• Ability to identify schedule risks, anticipate project challenges, and recommend corrective actions.
• Familiarity with construction cost coding, quantity tracking, and financial reporting.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced construction environment.