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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, and 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 stake holders including suppliers, architects, owners, and general contractors.

Key Duties

• Manages portions of the project scope to ensure coordination with the customer, subcontractors, vendors, and internal departments. Tracks long lead time items.
• The APM role requires in-depth knowledge of standard building construction methods and requires the ability to read and scrutinize construction drawings to ensure the accuracy of our submittals and shop drawings. Manage the submittal process.
• The APM supports the administration of our contracts with customers and subcontractors, and scope, price and follow through on change orders.
• Participate in Jobsite meetings with customers and subcontractors as required.
• Proactively communicate with customers.
• Communicate and coordinate with production and field managers to ensure project finishes on time and per the specifications.
• Manage the punch list, closeout docs, LEED, FSC
• The project requires in-depth knowledge of standard building construction methods.

Requirements

• 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 is preferred.
• 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, etc. Previous experience with CAD/ drafting software is a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Additional Information

Job Type:

• Full-time

Salary:

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

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday 7:00am – 4pm
• Overtime as needed

Work Location:

• In person

Submit resumes to info@washingtonwoodworking.com

About Us

Established in 1897, The Washington Woodworking Company is a premiere manufacturer of custom architectural millwork in the greater Washington, DC metro region. Our goals are simple: maintain and establish long-lasting partnerships with our clients based on integrity and trust, provide a premiere product on-time and cost-effectively, encourage a teamwork environment where we contribute to each other’s successes, invest in our growth through technology and innovation, and give back to make a difference in our local community.

The Washington Woodworking Company provides 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.