We’re Hiring a Project Engineer!

Man wearing safety goggles and red beanie leaning under a scaffold while holding a rusted vertical pipe during construction outdoors.

Chuckanut Builders is a Bellingham based general contractor. Our favorite projects are residential remodels & custom homes in Whatcom & Skagit Counties. We also take on boutique commercial & tenant improvement renovations. On every project we focus on building performance. 
We are part of the growing network of Bellingham businesses that embrace the triple bottom line and believe that work should be fun. Our hope is that our crew looks forward to coming to work (at least most days!) and that they can grow professionally within the business. 
Weekends and vacations often find us in the mountains, on the water, and spending 

JOB SUMMARY

The Project Engineer (PE) is responsible for assisting/supporting the Project Managers in achieving operational success of construction projects from initial concept to final walkthrough. This is a behind-the-scenes role that bridges the gap between sales, preconstruction, and field execution, ensuring that our projects are delivered with precision and profitability. 

The PE must have an aptitude for systems management, operating software, data tracking, and is responsible for continual improvement of these systems. 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Highly organized, detail-oriented, and proactive.
  • 3+ years in construction, with an interest in estimating and/or project management. Strong preference for some experience in high-end residential construction
  • Must be comfortable talking to clients, designers, and trade contractors and have solid written communication skills.
  • Must be able to work independently, develop and manage a work plan, be flexible, and meet deadlines and commitments. 
  • Operate and improve upon the system for managing project management documents, including building plans, specifications, purchase orders, time budgets, project budgets and change orders. 
  • Aptitude for software and designing management systems. Should have a strong working knowledge of the following programs, in order of importance:

    Gmail and Google Calendar
    Microsoft Excel & Word
    CoConstruct or other Project Management software
    Bluebeam and/or other take-off/estimating software
    PDF management software (Adobe Acrobat, PlanGrid, etc.)
    Dropbox
    Todoist

TO APPLY
Send a cover letter and resume to jobs@chuckanutbuilders.com with “Project Engineer” in the subject line. All qualified applicants will receive consideration. We are committed to creating an environment where a diverse crew of folks can show up and do their best work every day. We actively seek team members from underrepresented communities and encourage folks to apply if you have a unique background or nontraditional experience that aligns with this role. 

CORE VALUES

Stewardship

Authenticity
Innovation
Collaboration
Craftsmanship

 

DETAILS


Full time: 1 FTE (36-40 hrs/wk) Hourly

Pay: $70-85k Annually

Health Insurance

Company match 401k

2-3 weeks/year PTO

PFMLA (per WA law)

Paid mileage