Project Engineer - VDC

JH Kelly is seeking a driven, detail-oriented, and process-focused Project Engineer – Virtual Design and Construction Process Management to support project execution from BIM kickoff through fabrication release. This role partners closely with Project Managers, BIM teams, and fabrication to ensure VDC packages move efficiently, schedules stay aligned, and issues are resolved proactively. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, excel at coordination and accountability, and enjoy driving process clarity across teams, we encourage you to apply.

About Us

Celebrating over a century of excellence, JH Kelly is a fourth-generation, family-owned construction powerhouse known for tackling complex commercial and heavy industrial projects. With offices in Vancouver, Longview, Seattle, Bellingham, WA, and Milwaukie, OR, we’re an industry leader fueled by an award-winning team committed to safety, quality, and a dynamic, tight-knit culture.

Pay Range: $30–$60 per hour (DOE), FLSA non-exempt (overtime eligible).

• Comprehensive Medical/Vision/Rx – Dental/Ortho Coverage: JH Kelly pays 87.5% of total premiums.
• Paid Vacation and Holidays: Generous PTO model to support work-life balance.
• 401K: 50% company match on the first 6% of employee contributions.
• Life Insurance, AD&D, STD & LTD: Paid 100% by JH Kelly.
• Annual Performance Bonuses: Opportunity for additional compensation based on performance.
• Profit Sharing: Participate in JH Kelly’s profit-sharing program. Averaging 9% of total compensation for the past 10 years.

• Track and communicate internal IFC dates and customer IFF dates after each VDC kickoff.
• Coordinate with Project Managers, internal P6 scheduler, and BIM leads.
• Ensure P6 schedule is updated weekly and hold BIM leads accountable for updates.
• Confirm dates remain aligned with the site team’s current plan.
• Track post-kickoff issues including BIM playbook updates, RFIs, trade clashes, and other blockers.
• Assign ownership, track issues through closure, and maintain visibility in existing systems (P6, BIM Tracker, VDC Checklists).

• Manage third-party engineers and hold them accountable for delivering support details required for IFC and IFF dates.
• Stay ahead of support detail requirements to prevent delays to fabrication release.
• Escalate to Project Managers when engineering support impacts timelines.

• Perform pre-IFC material true-up to confirm readiness prior to fabrication release.
• Request bill of materials from BIM team and coordinate with Supply Chain.
• Identify shortages, confirm lead times, and ensure required materials are ordered.
• Confirm adherence to BIM playbooks and elevate material exceptions as needed.

• Lead pre-IFC review and kickoff meetings with OSM and project teams.
• Confirm material status, work packages, priorities, and fabrication requirements.
• Validate QA/QC requirements, labor phase codes, and packaging needs.
• Communicate release conditions, including any “release at risk” determinations with PM approval.

• Track on-hold status for VDC packages or components after release for fabrication.
• Identify ownership, assign due dates, and maintain visibility until cleared.
• Ensure all on-hold tracking is maintained within established systems.

• Perform monthly site visits to align with project teams and field conditions.
• Conduct field walks, review installed scope and identify coordination or constructability issues.

• Report directly to site Project Managers and follow escalation paths as needed.
• Maintain regular communication cadence for schedule updates and issue tracking.
• Provide weekly updates on IFC/IFF dates and frequent follow-up on open issues.

• Manage the VDC support process to ensure BIM teams meet IFC and IFF dates.
• Communicate clearly with BIM, OSM, Supply Chain, and project teams before fabrication release.
• Support shop efficiency by ensuring clear expectations and readiness prior to release.

• Experience: 3 - 5 years of experience…