Project Engineer

Project Engineer

Brighton, Michigan • Onsite

Industry: Construction

Job Category: Construction

Job Type: Direct Hire

Job Description

Position Title: Project Engineer

This is an opportunity to accelerate your construction career with an employee-owned design-build contractor that delivers large-scale commercial, educational, manufacturing, and warehouse projects across the country. As a Project Engineer, you'll gain hands-on exposure to every phase of the construction process while working alongside experienced project leaders on projects valued from $5 million to $30 million. You'll play a critical role in project coordination, documentation, scheduling, and field support while developing the skills necessary to advance into project management and leadership positions. If you're looking for a company that invests in its people, values ownership, and provides meaningful growth opportunities, this role offers the foundation to build a long-term career.

Salary Range: $60,000 – $90,000+ / Year DOE

Responsibilities:

• Manage RFIs, submittals, and project documentation
• Support project buyouts and procurement activities
• Coordinate project schedules and milestone tracking
• Assist with field operations and superintendent support
• Work with subcontractors, vendors, and project stakeholders
• Support change order administration and project controls
• Maintain accurate project records and reporting
• Travel to job sites at least twice a month for 2-3 days

Requirements:

• 0–6 years of commercial construction experience
• Experience with ground-up construction projects
• Experience working for a general contractor preferred
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities
• Valid driver's license and insurable driving record
• Willingness to travel overnight as needed

Preferred Qualifications:

• Tilt-up or precast construction experience
• Education construction experience
• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification
• Bachelor's degree
• Estimating or preconstruction experience

Benefits:

• Combined PTO and sick time of three weeks, negotiable to four weeks for the right candidate
• Health insurance with 80% employer coverage for employees
• Flexible spending accounts (FSA) and health savings accounts (HSA) available
• Paid holidays including Christmas Eve, Black Friday, and Good Friday
• Car allowance of approximately $400 per month for project engineers

If you are a construction professional looking for hands-on project experience, strong mentorship, and a long-term growth opportunity with an employee-owned company, apply now!