Absher Construction Company→
Project Engineer - Degreed (Mechanical, Electrical, or Civil)
Entry LevelOn-site
Location
Tacoma, WA
Salary
$80k–$110k/yr
Experience
Not specified
Posted
1 week ago
Skills
construction processesconstruction documentationsafety standardsproject management toolsscheduling toolsplan readingspecification interpretationsubmittal managementcontract managementcost tracking
Job Description
Summary: Absher Construction Company is a respected general contractor in the Pacific Northwest, celebrating over 85 years in the industry. They are seeking a Project Engineer to support field and office operations, focusing on quality project delivery, coordination, documentation, and budgeting.
Responsibilities:
- Coordinate project planning, integration, and completion of assigned scopes
- Prepare and manage contracts, submittals, RFIs, change orders, and material procurement
- Lead on-site engineering activities and maintain liaison with design teams and clients
- Attend project meetings and support owner meetings with project management
- Assist in preparing project status reports and closeout documentation
- Review design documents for compliance with engineering and contract requirements
- Monitor technical progress, testing, and resolution of design and construction issues
- Track and manage costs to ensure alignment with project budgets
- Promote and support site safety efforts through personal actions and team mentorship
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related field or construction certificate program
- 1–3 years of relevant construction experience
- Solid understanding of construction processes, documentation, and safety standards
- Tech-savvy and comfortable with scheduling and project management tools
- Able to read and interpret plans, specs, and submittals
- Organized, dependable, and comfortable handling confidential information
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent time management and accountability for meeting deadlines
Required Skills: Construction Processes, Construction Documentation, Safety Standards, Project Management Tools, Scheduling Tools, Plan Reading, Specification Interpretation, Submittal Management, Contract Management, Cost Tracking
Benefits: Fully paid medical premiums for employees, Generous PTO policy, 401(k), ESOP retirement benefits
Benefits
Fully paid medical premiums for employees
Generous PTO policy
401(k)
ESOP retirement benefits