Senior Project Engineer
About The Position
PCL Construction Services, Inc., part of the PCL Family of Companies, is hiring a Senior Project Engineer in Bellevue, Washington. The role contributes to projects serving the Northwest region, with hands-on involvement in project delivery and collaboration with experienced construction teams. The position offers opportunities to build technical expertise and develop a career in an environment that values innovation, employee ownership, and continuous development. The Senior Project Engineer supports contract progress, subcontract administration, project start-up, design coordination, site inspections, and commissioning. The role also identifies potential project and scope risks and performs other duties as required. The estimated salary range is $101,500 to $125,500, based on experience and qualifications; final compensation is determined as part of a personalized offer.
Requirements
- Associate or bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, or architecture preferred, or equivalent experience.
- 4–6 years of construction experience in an operational role preferred.
- Detailed knowledge of construction equipment and techniques, drawings and specifications, project health, safety, and environment (HSE), quality, building materials, and required standards in the subject area.
- Ability to apply basic engineering and problem-solving principles to construction challenges.
- Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Flexibility and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Planning, organizational, and time-management skills, including the ability to multitask, prioritize own work, and direct-report tasks.
- Ability to create and lead comprehensive schedules.
- Ability to formulate and administer subcontracts and contract documents.
- Understanding of Microsoft Office Suite and internal operational systems, with strong ability to embrace new technology.
Responsibilities
- Performs and applies quantity takeoffs and surveys to manage contract progress, reporting, and change management.
- Maintains contracts with more complex subcontracted scopes and administers subcontracts, including defining work scope, answering inquiries, and monitoring progress.
- Reviews and understands broader contract obligations for the responsible project and work scopes; assists the site manager with project start-up activities.
- Participates in reviews of subcontractor submittals for compliance with scope and design documentation, and coordination with other disciplines before forwarding them to the design team for review.
- Assists with design-team site inspections for installation deficiencies and witnesses and signs off on systems commissioning.
- Identifies potential risks on project scopes and/or the project.
- Performs other duties as required.
Benefits
- Employee ownership opportunities
- Annual discretionary performance bonuses
- 401(k) with company match
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits
- Prescription drug coverage and telemedicine services
- Life, AD&D, and disability insurance
- Paid parental leave and family care support
- HSA or FSA for healthcare, dependent care, and transportation
- Mental health and wellness support, including Employee Assistance Programs
- Career growth pathways, leadership development, and mentorship programs
- Training through PCL’s College of Construction and professional development courses
- Ongoing opportunities to learn new skills, explore different roles, and grow across sectors and regions
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Associate degree
