Project Engineer at Elements of Hospitality – Lynden, Washington

Elements Hospitality is a live environment general contractor based in Lynden WA, licensed in 36 U.S. States. Our reputation in this industry positions us as among the best as we have built our people, processes, goals, and methods around executing projects, no matter the size, in live, open and fully functioning hospitality business settings.

Position Description

The Project Engineer is responsible for providing technical and analytical support to the Project Manager and the project team. Their key responsibilities include managing project documentation, liaising with designers, suppliers, and other relevant contacts, and ensuring that all project documentation is up-to-date and organized. The Project Engineer plays a crucial role in ensuring that the project stays on track, meets quality standards, and is completed within budget.

Job Location: Lynden, WA and travel to job sites as required.

Why join Elements:

• Supportive, team-based culture that values trust, respect, and personal growth
• Hands-on learning and mentorship from experienced Estimators and Project Managers
• Opportunity to build long-term skills in a specialized niche of construction
• Consistent project teams and strong internal collaboration
• Work or a company known for integrity, transparency, and strong client relationships
• Competitive compensation and benefits

Competencies:

• Ethics - Upholds organizational values. We will need to be supportive of Elements, its work, its people, its vision, its goals, and its purposes.
• Engagement/Interpersonal skills – Engages with team members, has strong interpersonal skills, focuses on solving conflict not blaming, maintains confidentiality, and is open to others' ideas.
• Organizational Support – Follows policies and procedures; completes tasks correctly and on time.
• Technical skills – Pursues development and training opportunities; strives to build knowledge and skills; shares experience expertise with others.
• Authentic and Compassionate - Demonstrates vulnerability, with a desire to get to know and help support the Elements team and staff.
• Vision and Drive - Be motivated and have passion for helping execute the overall strategic plans of Elements.
• Teamwork - Will be collaborative, humble, willing to be a part of a team, give and take feedback, and treat others with respect.
• Professional and Ethical – Will keep commitments, has integrity, and approaches situations with a "seek to understand" point of view.

• Manage and update project documentation using digital tools.
• Identify discrepancies in plans and generate RFIs.
• Communicate effectively with designers, suppliers, and other stakeholders.
• Maintain logs for submittals, RFIs, and track product deliveries.
• Source products, obtain quotes, and manage purchase order requests.
• Collaborate with the Project Manager and team; attend required meetings and site visits.
• Adapt to changing project requirements and learn new digital tools/software.
• Travel to project sites as required.

Position Requirements

• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Proficient in using digital tools and software relevant to the role.
• Customer service-minded.
• Capable of navigating multiple personalities successfully.

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental Insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Cell phone allowance