Construction Project Engineer

Our client in the Seattle, WA location is currently hiring for a Construction Project Engineer. This position is a 100% onsite opportunity supporting a large healthcare construction project in the Capitol Hill area of Seattle. This is a contract-to-hire opportunity offering long-term career growth with an established general contractor that has been serving the Seattle market for over 100 years.

Responsibilities

Assist the Project Manager with the planning and daily execution of commercial construction projects

Manage and process RFIs, submittals, and change orders throughout the project lifecycle

Coordinate material procurement and delivery schedules to support project milestones

Work closely with subcontractors, vendors, and multiple trades to ensure successful project execution

Maintain project documentation within Procore and Bluebeam

Support project scheduling, budgeting, administration, and closeout activities

Participate in job walks and site coordination meetings

Review contracts and assist with project financial tracking

Promote strong client relationships and support a safety-focused project culture

Qualification Requirements

1+ years of experience as a Construction Project Engineer with a General Contractor

Experience processing RFIs, submittals, and change orders

Experience coordinating multiple trades and subcontractors on active construction projects

Proficiency with Procore and Bluebeam

Experience with project management, procurement, scheduling, and project documentation

Ability to work onsite in Seattle, WA

Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field preferred

Experience supporting healthcare construction projects is preferred

Experience working with MEP trades is preferred

Disqualifiers

No experience with RFIs or submittal management

No experience working for a General Contractor

No experience using Procore or Bluebeam

Limited exposure to subcontractor coordination or active construction projects

Insufficient project engineering experience within commercial construction environments

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Seattle, WA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $85000.00 - $95000.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Seattle, WA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 4, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Seattle,WA.

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