Project Engineer

Guy F. Atkinson Construction•Renton, WA

About The Position

The Project Engineer provides administrative and technical services in scheduling, cost engineering, subcontract coordination, and general project administration. Working with job-site project managers and superintendents, the Project Engineer contributes to overall project oversight and may be assigned to a specific project section, subcontractor, or other project area. This is an active, hands-on position involving substantial time at construction sites and some time in an office. The work is demanding and high-performance, with flexibility to work extended hours during critical project phases or client deadlines and to respond to time-sensitive matters or emergencies outside regular hours. The employee must follow Atkinson Construction safety policies and procedures and applicable laws. A pre-employment drug fitness-for-duty screening and random quarterly tests are required. Atkinson describes itself as providing design and construction solutions for heavy civil projects and building infrastructure since 1926. Compensation includes a base salary, bonus potential, and benefits. The stated base salary range is $80,000–$140,000; compensation may vary based on education, experience, skills, and geographic location.

Requirements

Undergraduate degree in engineering, construction management, a related discipline, or a similar field, or equivalent work experience.
3–5 years of relevant experience working on commercial or heavy civil construction projects from start to finish.
High degree of initiative, independence, personal responsibility, and integrity.
Willingness to speak up, listen, ask open-ended questions, and learn from others.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Effective oral and written communication skills.
Strong work ethic and ability to work in a fast-paced team environment.
Alignment with the stated Standards of Excellence: self-motivated, results-oriented, adaptable, a team player, accountable, ethical, innovative, resilient, able to build relationships and people/teams and followership, and able to set direction and execute.
Ability to frequently be on one’s feet and navigate active job sites with uneven terrain, stairs, ladders, and hoists.
Ability to bend, kneel, reach, and frequently lift and carry materials up to 25 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds.
Ability to communicate effectively and visual acuity to read plans and inspect work.
Ability to sit for prolonged periods for computer work, document review, and meetings.
Ability to work in varied weather, moderate to loud noise, elevated or confined work areas, and around moving mechanical equipment.
Flexibility to work extended hours when needed and respond to communications about time-sensitive matters or emergencies outside regular working hours.
Completion of a pre-employment drug fitness-for-duty screening and participation in random quarterly drug fitness-for-duty testing.

Responsibilities

Pursue and engage in safety training and learn and embrace the Atkinson safety culture.
Participate in the TRACK process, attend daily and weekly meetings, and conduct field inspections.
Build and maintain strong working relationships with craft personnel, field inspectors, subcontractor representatives, vendors, home-office support, the project management team, and the community.
Anticipate crew needs and help ensure crews work efficiently.
Prioritize daily tasks based on deadlines and material procurement lead times.
Provide prompt, accurate information, notices, and requests to agencies, subcontractors, and vendors.
Communicate clearly, concisely, grammatically, and without bias.
Investigate issues, ask thoughtful questions, gather input, and propose solutions.
Work to beat the estimated budget.
Pursue self-development beyond assigned responsibilities.
Produce safe and efficient construction engineering products.
Track and update quantities promptly to support accurate budgets, forecasts, and reporting.
Review invoices thoroughly and pay subcontractors and vendors in a timely manner.
Gather and prepare supporting documentation for change orders and requisitions.