Project Engineer, Civil Engineering

Why choose us?

As a proud subsidiary of Calista Brice, we are part of a family of 20+ companies tackling tough construction, environmental, and technical challenges. Working at a Calista Brice company means joining a team where cultural values and practical innovation come together to create meaningful impact. You will experience the stability of a large organization while enjoying the tight‑knit community and entrepreneurial spirit of a smaller company, with opportunities to grow your career across our diverse family of businesses.

Location:

Federal Way, WA
Regular – Full‑time

As the Project Coordinator, you will work onsite and support civil construction projects and team, cultivating and maintaining positive business relationships. Responsibilities include project documentation controls, project setup, cost accounting and a range of high‑level administrative construction tasks and project engineering duties to support coordination from inception to completion. This role offers growth opportunities and potential career pathways into leadership roles.

• Interpret plans and contract terms, including job cost coding.
• Ensure that field activities adhere to contract plans, specs, and company policies.
• Act as liaison with construction managers and other contacts to facilitate project objectives.
• Coordinate work schedule, communications, and activities with job subcontractors.
• Complete daily project reporting that includes cost analysis, timekeeping, environmental and permit compliance, QA/QC, quantities, and safety documentation.
• Coordinate project activities between office management and field management.
• Ensure effective communication and coordination among all project participants.
• Ensure compliance with current project schedule and completion documentation.
• Work with Cost Accounting to manage financial aspects of the contract to protect company interest and maintain good customer relations.
• Determine supplies and materials needed to complete projects and requisition them.
• Formulate reports including work progress and cost schedules.
• Assist in negotiation and buyout of subcontractors and vendors.
• Represent company in project meetings as needed.
• Assist Project Manager with day‑to‑day project operations.
• Work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Basic arithmetic skills and ability to compute rates, ratios, and percentages.
• Knowledge of database, spreadsheet, and word processing software (Microsoft packages preferred).
• Ability to learn costing and accounting procedures.
• Ability to learn computer‑based construction and scheduling programs.
• Professional and effective communication skills with employees, business partners, and clients.
• Ability to work independently and cooperatively with others.
• Problem‑solving and decision‑making skills based on available information.
• Judgment and discretion.
• Stress tolerance and ability to plan and organize duties to meet deadlines.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously with attention to detail.
• Ability to analyze and resolve complex issues, both logical and interpersonal.
• Ability to facilitate group meetings.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to operate a motor vehicle safely.
• Ability to work on the project site approximately 80% of the time.
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule.

• College degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management (comparable experience considered).
• Valid state driver’s license and qualification to operate a vehicle under the company’s Driving Policy.
• Ability to pass drug, driving, and background screening.

• Two (2) years of experience as a Project Engineer or similar role.

The work environment is typical of construction jobs, with noise and working conditions consistent with the…