Senior Project Engineer

Role:
Purchasing Agent III - Ideally someone with a Senior Project Engineer background.

Location:
Downtown Seattle, WA

We are partnering with a leading employee-owned general contractor to hire a Purchasing Agent III to support multiple active construction projects across the Seattle market. This is a procurement-focused role within a construction operations environment - ideal for candidates with a Project Engineer or Senior PE background who enjoy the technical and purchasing side of the business.

This position is not project-specific and is not a warehouse construction role. Instead, it supports ongoing projects by managing the procurement of contract-defined materials and coordinating closely with project teams, vendors, and preconstruction.

What They’re Looking For

• Background as a Project Engineer or Senior Project Engineer
• Strong ability to read plans and understand construction documents
• Solid understanding of construction materials and installation methods
• Experience working for a general contractor, subcontractor, or related construction environment
• Minimum of 3 years of construction industry experience

Core Responsibilities

• Procure contract-defined materials for active construction projects
• Define and communicate project requirements to vendors
• Review and align vendor proposals with contract scope, schedule, and budget
• Coordinate RFIs, submittals, change orders, deliveries, and installations related to purchased materials
• Assist with budgeting, billing, and ERP-related processes
• Provide estimating support to Preconstruction teams
• Support the Purchasing Manager with business planning, growth initiatives, and training materials
• Office-based role supporting multiple projects
• General contracting / construction operations setting
• Highly collaborative team environment

Why This Role

• Opportunity to pivot from PE/SPE into a purchasing & procurement specialty
• Exposure to multiple projects rather than being tied to one jobsite
• Stable, long-term role with growth potential
• Strong benefits and employee-focused culture

If you’re detail-oriented, technically strong, and interested in the procurement side of construction, this is a great opportunity to apply your field and document knowledge in a broader operational role.