The Opportunity with McKinstry McKinstry is looking to add a
Senior Project Engineer - Offsite Manufacturing to our growing Offsite Manufacturing team in Seattle, WA. This role sits at the operational center of a value stream - coordinating daily production activity across HVAC piping, mechanical equipment, structural steel, electrical systems, and controls to keep complex customer programs on schedule and on budget. If you have a background in construction trades or MEP project coordination and want to grow your career building large-scale modular assemblies for some of the most demanding infrastructure projects in the country, this may be the right opportunity for you.
Daily Operations & Schedule CoordinationAs a Senior Project Engineer - Offsite Manufacturing, you will own day-to-day coordination of production activity within an assigned value stream or production line. You will track material readiness across mechanical, piping, structural, electrical, and controls scopes - sequencing fabrication work orders against the build schedule and proactively flagging shortages or conflicts before they impact the floor. You will maintain accurate records in ERP and scheduling systems and generate regular status reports that give the broader program team a clear picture of production health.
Cross-Functional Team CoordinationYou will serve as the operational link between fabrication trade leads, supply chain, logistics, engineering, and quality. This means attending and facilitating daily standups, coordinating inbound material delivery timing with supply chain and logistics leads, supporting engineering-to-fabrication handoffs across disciplines, and helping resolve shop floor issues as they arise. You will build strong working relationships with trade foremen, subcontractors, and vendors, and represent the value stream in internal program execution meetings.
Documentation & ReportingThis role is responsible for creating and maintaining coordination documentation across the value stream - including production schedules, material tracking logs, delivery calendars, and contract status reports. You will assist in processing submittals and vendor information packages, track RFIs and change order documentation, and support billing and financial reporting as directed by the Value Stream Manager. Accuracy and timeliness in reporting is a core success measure for this role.
Continuous ImprovementMcKinstry's Offsite Manufacturing team operates in a lean culture where every team member is expected to identify waste and contribute to improving how we work. You will participate in kaizen events, help develop and maintain standardized work documentation, and support 5S initiatives across the shop floor.
What You Need To Succeed At McKinstry- Bachelor's degree in construction management, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field preferred.
- 4-6+ years in construction coordination, MEP project engineering, manufacturing, or logistics preferred.
- Familiarity with HVAC, piping, structural steel, electrical, or controls systems in a construction or fabrication context is a strong plus.
- Basic understanding of ERP, scheduling, and shop-floor systems.
- Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, mechanical and electrical plans, standards, and specifications.
- Advanced proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook required.
- Working knowledge of SharePoint preferred.
- Knowledge of manufacturing financial programs and software required.
- Basic estimating skills preferred.
- Strong interpersonal skills - written and verbal - with exceptional attention to detail.
- Ability to work with and manage outside vendors and subcontractors.
- A highly motivated self-starter who works effectively with high-level direction.
- Knowledge of applicable codes preferred.
- OSHA-10 or OSHA-30 Certification preferred.
PeopleFirst Benefits When it comes to the basics, we have you covered: - Competitive pay
- 401(k) with employer match and profit-sharing plan
- Paid time off and holidays
- Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision with low or zero deductible options and low out of pocket maximums
People come first at McKinstry, and we go beyond the basic benefits with: - Family formation benefits, including adoption and IVF assistance.
- Up to 16 weeks paid parental leave.
- Transgender inclusive benefits
- Commuter benefits
- Pet insurance
- "Building Good" paid community service time.
- Learning and advancement opportunities via McKinstry University.
- McKinstry Moves onsite gyms or reimbursement for remote workers.
See benefit plan documents for complete details.
If you're driven by our vision to build a thriving planet together, McKinstry is the place to build your career.
The pay range for this position is $40.53 - $61.97 per hour; however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. This is a non-exempt role and will be paid hourly. A bonus may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position offered. Base pay information is based on market location.
