Experienced Project Engineer- Special Projects Group

Starting Salary Range:

Location: Greater Seattle Area

Classification: Exempt

US Applicants Only

General Position Summary

Provide project management support for Project Managers through effective communication, negotiation, scheduling, tracking, document control, and forecasting of costs and profitability. Support and collaborate with company superintendents, foreman, engineers, detailers, and management to deliver quality and profitable projects.

Essential Job Functions

• Assist in the bid process and the procurement of new work.

• Estimate and negotiate change orders.

• Track, forecast, report labor hours and material costs.

• Maintain working knowledge of general conditions, work scope and specifications of project contract/subcontract.

• Review contract drawings, detail drawings and specifications.

• Prepare fabrication shop work package including detail drawing review, material take off and buyout, and man-hour fabrication budget.

Secondary Job Functions

• Maintain client relations.

• Develop and retain mechanical systems knowledge including engineering, estimating, construction practices, and financial management.

Skills Required to Perform the Essential Duties of the Job

• Ability to accurately estimate mechanical work.

• Ability to understand and communicate basic mechanical concepts.

• Advanced computer skills including MS Word, Excel, Project, Access, and AutoCAD.

Education/ Experience Requirements Needed to Perform the Essential Duties of the Job

• Construction Management, Mechanical, Civil, or Chemical Engineering degree desired.

• Must have 2-3 years' experience as a project engineer

Affirmative Action:

UMC is committed to a culture of inclusion and connectedness. The collective sum of the individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, innovation, self-expression, and talent that our employees invest in their work represents who we are as a company and what we believe in. In recruiting for our team, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring in terms of their education, opinions, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veteran’s status, color, religion, disability, sexual orientation and beliefs.

EEO Policy:

UMC's policy on equal employment opportunity prohibits discrimination based on race, color, sex, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, religion, presence of physical, sensory or mental disability, genetic information, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, honorably discharged veteran or military status, status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault or stalking, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. This policy applies to recruiting, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, and all other terms and conditions of employment. Retaliation against any employee who files a complaint regarding possible violations of this policy is not tolerated. UMC is also committed to taking affirmative steps to promote the employment of minorities, women, persons with disabilities, and covered veterans. Affirmative action plans are developed annually to support its commitment to equal employment opportunity, consistent with company policy and the company's obligations as a contractor to the United States government.

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