Job Title: Project Engineer

Job Description

This Project Engineer role supports an offsite manufacturing team in a fast-paced construction and data center environment based in Spokane. You will develop and manage project plans, schedules, and scopes of work while working closely with a diverse, established team where you can make an immediate impact. The role is ideal for someone who thrives in a collaborative environment, enjoys solving complex coordination challenges, and is passionate about achieving project goals efficiently and accurately.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and manage detailed project plans, schedules, and scopes of work for offsite manufacturing and construction projects.
• Manage procurement and purchasing activities, ensuring effective supply chain coordination for materials and equipment.
• Track project financials, including budgeting, estimating, and cost tracking, to support budget adherence and financial oversight.
• Review and approve change orders, ensuring accurate documentation and alignment with project budgets and schedules.
• Coordinate logistics and vendor communication to ensure timely material delivery to project sites and offsite manufacturing facilities.
• Assist with RFIs, submittals, and schedule tracking using tools such as Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project.
• Interpret shop drawings and construction documents to support construction sequencing and field execution.
• Support project managers and field teams with technical documentation, reporting, and project coordination.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including mechanical, electrical, and MEP stakeholders, to streamline workflows and improve efficiency.
• Work closely with mechanical subcontractors, particularly on HVAC systems and large data center projects, to ensure proper installation and sequencing.
• Apply a strong understanding of construction processes, including steel work, heavy equipment usage, and general construction sequencing.
• Identify and resolve coordination challenges by thinking in systems and dependencies and improving processes where possible.
• Communicate proactively with internal and external stakeholders, providing clear updates on project status, risks, and required actions.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of construction methods and offsite manufacturing practices through curiosity and innovation.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, or a closely related field, or equivalent field experience.
• 2–5 years of experience in construction or manufacturing environments.
• Two or more years of experience in project management, engineering, or construction.
• Proficiency with Navisworks for model review and coordination.
• Proficiency with Bluebeam for document review, markup, and collaboration.
• Strong skills in Microsoft Excel for tracking costs, budgets, and project data.
• Experience using scheduling tools such as Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project.
• Strong understanding of construction processes, including steel, heavy equipment operations, and general construction sequencing.
• Experience with purchasing coordination and material logistics in a construction or manufacturing context.
• Familiarity with financial oversight on projects, including budgeting, estimating, approving change orders, and cost tracking.
• Experience working with mechanical systems and MEP coordination, particularly HVAC systems, in commercial construction.
• Ability to interpret shop drawings, construction documents, and technical specifications.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Effective communication skills for coordinating with project managers, field teams, vendors, and cross-functional partners.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working with a major mechanical subcontractor, primarily focused on HVAC systems, is highly preferred.
• Supporting large data center projects is a plus.
• Demonstrated accountability and teachability, including taking ownership of work, communicating proactively, and learning quickly.
• Technically proficient with a solid foundation in construction principles, tools, and industry best practices.
• Process-oriented mindset, with the ability to think in systems and dependencies and enjoy solving coordination challenges.
• Adaptable and resilient, with the ability to thrive in fast-paced environments and remain calm under pressure.
• Efficiency-focused approach, valuing progress and clarity over perfectionism.
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