Project Engineer, Civil Engineering

PROJECT ENGINEER

Washington Woodworking

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $65,000 – $85,000 per year (commensurate with experience)

Schedule: Monday to Friday 7:00 am – 4:00 pm; overtime as needed

Work Location: In person

Job Summary: The Project Engineer role supports our Project Managers on all areas of coordination managing millwork projects from project award through material submittals, shop drawings, production, installation and supports creation of change orders, monthly billings, and closeout documents. Position requires interacting and cultivating relationships with key personnel across a broad spectrum of the company’s internal and external stakeholders including suppliers, architects, owners, and general contractors.

• Manages portions of the project scope to ensure coordination with the customer, subcontractors, vendors, and internal departments. Tracks long lead time items.
• The role requires in-depth knowledge of standard building construction methods and the ability to read and scrutinize construction drawings to ensure the accuracy of submittals and shop drawings. Manages the submittal process.
• Supports the administration of our contracts with customers and subcontractors, and oversees scope, price, and follow‑through on change orders.
• Participates in jobsite meetings with customers and subcontractors as required.
• Proactively communicates with customers.
• Coordinates with production and field managers to ensure project finishes on time and per specifications.
• Manages the punch list, closeout documents, LEED, FSC.
• Requires in-depth knowledge of standard building construction methods.

• Ideal candidates have either a bachelor’s degree preferred with 2–5 years of relevant experience or, in lieu of a degree, a combination of experience and education in drafting, engineering, millwork, or construction.
• Ability to work with Project Managers in a collaborative manner.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to exercise judgment based on the analysis of multiple sources of information.
• Ability to prioritize, multi‑task, organize, and implement alternate solutions to challenges.
• Strong sense of urgency.
• In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint). Previous experience with CAD/drafting software is a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• 401(k) and 401(k) matching
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off

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Established in 1897, The Washington Woodworking Company is a premiere manufacturer of custom architectural millwork in the greater Washington, DC metro region. We provide equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability. The Washington Woodworking Company is a drug‑free workplace.

Please note this job description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.