Project Engineer Contract Jobs in Seattle, WA (NOW HIRING)

GLY is seeking a skilled and collaborative Senior Project Engineers (SPE) to join our team! This position plays a critical role in guiding project teams, design partners and subcontractors throughout the entire construction lifecycle. Leveraging deep technical expertise, the SPE manages complex scopes, drives constructability reviews and resolves challenges to deliver clear, actionable plans for seamless field execution. This role is also responsible for coordinating schedules and ensuring timely trade integration, while mentoring Project Engineers and fostering a culture of collaboration and excellence. 

What You Get to Do:

• Develop and maintain great working relationships with field supervisors, clients, subcontractors, consultants and other team members.
• Is a team leader and self-starter with the ability to navigate different situations that arise on a project. Lead, manage and mentor other Project Engineers.
• Works directly with our Field leaders to adhere to our construction schedule and ensure timely installation and trade coordination. 
• Contains the technical engineering skill to manage any division of the construction process. 
• Fully engaged in GLY workflows and process, ensures the PE team is following and delivering a consistent product to our design team, clients, and subcontractors.
• Support design teams in pre-construction to ensure completed designs meet project budget and schedule requirements.
• Assist in scheduling and conducting all preconstruction activities; support estimating and assist with quantity take-offs.
• Understand and anticipate schedule requirements and materials procurement and delivery. Organize or oversee the procurement schedule is fully coordinated with the project schedule.
• Understands and develops contracts, subcontracts and tracking systems for budgets; write contracts, change orders and purchase orders. 
• Supports early buyout with Project Manager and other Project Engineers.
• Develop and leverage strengths in VDC and BIM.
• Develop detailed drawings work packages with the VDC; ensure work is correctly laid out, and that all work is performed in proper sequence.
• Review reports, such as job cost, A/P projections, labor costs and monthly job costs.
• Assemble or supervise closeout information, as-builts, warranties, etc.

What It Takes:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field.
• 3-6+ years project engineering experience with a general contractor that self-performs work.  GC/CM and Design Build experience is desired.
• Proficiency in MS Office, Sharepoint, CMic, PlanGrid, SmartSheet; REVIT and NavisWorks , ACC, OnScreen Take-Off knowledge a plus.
• Other specialized experience or accreditations preferred, e.g. MEP, DBIA, or LEED Green Associate.
• Excellent written, verbal and other interpersonal communication skills - communication is a large part of what we do!
• A positive attitude and ability to work well with others – we like to have fun.
• Adaptable – you work well under pressure and adapt quickly to different situations and work environments.
• Willingness to learn and an openness to new ideas. GLY is always striving to stay ahead with new technologies and innovations.

Total Rewards:

GLY provides an excellent total rewards package and abundant opportunities for growth.

The salary range for this position is $110,000 to $140,000.

Benefits include:

• Annual Merit and Performance Based Bonus Program
• Retirement Savings Account, with an annual employer matching contribution from GLY
• Medical, Pharmacy, Dental, and Vision Insurance, with company paid premiums for the employee, and subsidized premiums for dependents
• Health Reimbursement Account
• Employee Assistance Program
• Life, Long Term and Accidental Death/Disability Insurance, and Supplemental Insurance at group rates
• Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays and Paid Parental Leave
• Mileage Reimbursement Program
• Ongoing professional development opportunities
• Community and Industry Engagement opportunities
  

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Regular, predictable attendance is required.
• Ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
• The ability to observe details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
• Ability to remain in a stationary position at a computer terminal for an extended period.
• Operate a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a copy machine and computer printer.
• Productive in an office environment that is subject to frequent interruptions including moderate noise (i.e., business office with computers, phone, and printers, light traffic).
• Must be able to wear personal protective gear when required.
• Light to moderate lifting may be required, up to 50 pounds.
• Occasionally move about inside the office.

GLY participates in E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. This information is kept completely confidential, is obtained only after a candidate is hired, and will not be used to pre-screen any job applicant. GLY is also a drug-free workplace and tests all new hires (subject to and in accordance with union bargaining agreements).

GLY is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.