Special Projects Group Project Engineer
 UMC | |
dental insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, sick time, tuition reimbursement, 401(k)
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 United States, Washington, Seattle | |
 Apr 30, 2025 | |
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Position Title:
Special Projects Group Project Engineer Date Posted:
03/11/2025 Location:
Seattle, WA Pay Range:
$34.00
- $36.00 Application Instructions
UMC is proud to be built on a foundation of 100+ years of consistent business growth. We offer an environment of constant learning and developing through training, technology, creativity, and collaboration. Our teams are driven, informed, and empowered to act. We strive to treat people fairly and do the right thing both in our business and in our community. UMC understands the importance of our hard-working people and is committed to building and sustaining a culture that supports diversity, equality, and inclusion. We hire the best and the brightest from across the region to construct teams of experts in design, engineering, project management, and business services. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. Let UMC be the top consideration for your new career supporting work-life balance and well-being! Read more about this opportunity to join our team! Application Process: UMC uses an electronic application process for open positions. Document verification and work eligibility requests may include resume, cover letters, references, and work authorization confirmation. Online assessment requests may be used as part of the candidate evaluation process. Benefits Summary: Paid Time Off: Eligible employees begin accruing PTO as of their date of hire and accrual rates are based on years of service. Base annual accrual starts at 120 hours/15 days for full time status. PTO is a combination of sick and vacation accruals. UMC follows the required WA State Sick Leave guidelines and employees are provided (1) for every 40 hours worked as part of the PTO package. UMC also offers (7) paid holidays, plus (1) Floating Holiday to be used within the calendar year. Position Description
Starting Salary Range: $34.00 - $36.00/hour - depending on experience Location: Greater Seattle Area Classification: Non-Exempt Must be eligible to work in the U.S. - Sponsorship not available General Position Summary: Provide project management support for Project Managers through effective communication, negotiation, scheduling, tracking, document control, and forecasting of costs and profitability. Support and collaborate with company superintendents, foreman, engineers, detailers, and management to deliver quality and profitable projects. Position Requirements
Essential Job Functions: 1. Assist in the bid process and the procurement of new work. 2. Estimate and negotiate change orders. 3. Track, forecast, report labor hours and material costs. 4. Buyout major equipment and subcontracts. 5. Expedite and track deliveries of major equipment/materials. 6. Maintain working knowledge of general conditions, work scope and specifications of project contract/subcontract. 7. Maintain and control documents in compliance with UMC Standards as well as contractual compliance. 8. Collaborate with field labor supervision to plan, organize and schedule project work including preparation of subcontract/contract integrated project schedule. 9. Review contract drawings, detail drawings and specifications. 10. Prepare fabrication shop work package including detail drawing review, material take off and buyout, and man-hour fabrication budget. 11. Ensure full compliance with UMC Safety Program at the jobsite. 12. Regular attendance and promptness are considered part of each employee's essential job functions. Secondary Job Functions: 1. Maintain client relations. 2. Develop and retain mechanical systems knowledge including engineering, estimating, construction practices, and financial management. Skills Required to Perform the Essential Duties of the Job: * Ability to accurately estimate mechanical work. * Ability to lead and foster positive working environment. * Ability to understand and communicate basic mechanical concepts. * Advanced organizational and time management skills. * Attention to detail - errors & mistakes can result in significant financial losses. * Strong written and oral communication skills. * Strong work ethic - results driven. * Ability to multi-task job responsibilities. * Advanced computer skills including MS Word, Excel, Project, Access, and AutoCAD. Education/ Experience Requirements Needed to Perform the Essential Duties of the Job: * Construction Management, Mechanical, Civil, or Chemical Engineering degree desired. Equal Opportunity Employer
Affirmative Action: UMC is committed to a culture of inclusion and connectedness. The collective sum of the individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, innovation, self-expression, and talent that our employees invest in their work represents who we are as a company and what we believe in. In recruiting for our team, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring in terms of their education, opinions, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veteran's status, color, religion, disability, sexual orientation and beliefs. EEO Policy: UMC's policy on equal employment opportunity prohibits discrimination based on race, color, sex, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, religion, presence of physical, sensory or mental disability, genetic information, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, honorably discharged veteran or military status, status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault or stalking, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. This policy applies to recruiting, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, and all other terms and conditions of employment. Retaliation against any employee who files a complaint regarding possible violations of this policy is not tolerated. UMC is also committed to taking affirmative steps to promote the employment of minorities, women, persons with disabilities, and covered veterans. Affirmative action plans are developed annually to support its commitment to equal employment opportunity, consistent with company policy and the company's obligations as a contractor to the United States government. | |