Construction Project Engineer

Gemstar Management
Spokane, WA

Salary Range: $65,000 - $95,000 based on experience


Role Description

The Project Engineer will support the execution of a 150+ unit multifamily construction project through coordination of project documentation, subcontractor communication, scheduling support, quality tracking, procurement assistance, and field coordination. This role works on-site with the Project Manager and Superintendent to maintain project flow, minimize delays, and ensure accurate, timely information management throughout construction. The ideal candidate is highly organized, proactive, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced construction environment.


Responsibilities:

Project Coordination 

  • Support Project Manager and Superintendent in daily project operations
  • Regularly attend the project meetings with the project manager and generate the minutes of each meeting (content to include both PM and PE notes) Draft agenda for sub-coordination meetings.
  • Maintain current drawing sets, specifications, RFIs, submittals, and project logs
  • Assist with coordination between ownership, architects, engineers, consultants, and subcontractors
  • Track open issues and help drive resolution timelines

RFI & Submittal Management 

  • Prepare, log, distribute, and track RFIs
  • Manage submittal workflow from subcontractor submission through approval

Document Control 

  • Maintain organized digital and physical project files of all documents pertaining to the project
  • Distribute updated plans, bulletins, sketches, ASIs, and revisions to field teams and subcontractors
  • Ensure field personnel are working from current document sets
  • Manage meeting minutes and project correspondence

Schedule Support 

  • Assist PM and Superintendent with look-ahead schedules and milestone tracking
  • Monitor procurement lead times and identify potential schedule impacts
  • Track long-lead items and coordinate delivery schedules

Field Coordination

  • Participate in site walks and coordination meetings
  • Assist with quality control and help coordinate inspections
  • Verify subcontractor progress against reported completion

Financial Record & Cost Support 

  • Assist with change order tracking and documentation
  • Maintain subcontract and procurement logs

Closeout & Turnover Coordination

  • Track stock, warranties, O&M; manuals, and as-built documentation
  • Assist with punch list management and closeout completion
  • Coordinate final documentation required for turnover


Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field preferred
  • 1–5 years of construction experience preferred
  • Experience with multifamily construction strongly preferred
  • Strong organizational and communication skills
  • Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications
  • Proficiency in software platforms (i.e. Bluebeam, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook, OneDrive, Adobe Acrobat)
  • Pass a Pre-Employment Drug Test


Compensation & Benefits:

  • Competitive Salary (commensurate with experience)
  • Paid Time Off
  • Insurance: Medical, Dental & Vision
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