Project Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Who We Are:GELOCK is located in Grand Rapid, MI, delivering the best in rigging, hauling, and crane services to West Michigan companies and beyond! We are a local, family-owned business that's been in the industry for over 130 years. Our movers and riggers have been helping our clients re-locate everything from entire manufacturing facilities to atomic reactors. With about 65 employees and into our peak season, we're seeking a Project Engineer to join our growing team! We're a fun company who provides flexibility, access to cool and challenging projects and support for our team to continue to be recognized leaders in the heavy duty industrial moving industry. Our success is made possible through our skilled team, who are guided by our two tenants: Safety – Everyone goes home safely. Customer Service – We take care of customers. What You'll Do:In this full-time role, you'll partner with our Project Managers to help bring projects from estimate to completion. You'll play a key role in preparing estimates, coordinating resources, supporting customers, and keeping projects moving smoothly. If you enjoy solving problems, staying organized, and working with both customers and field teams, this is a great opportunity to grow your career in project management. In this role, you'll:Help prepare accurate project estimates, support project planning, and keep project information organized within our ERP system. Partner with Project Managers to coordinate labor, equipment, materials, and schedules to ensure projects are completed safely, on time, and within budget. Build strong relationships with customers by providing professional communication throughout the project lifecycle, including project updates, scheduling, and scope changes. Collaborate with shop, warehouse, scheduling, and field teams to ensure projects are executed efficiently and resources are available when needed. Support project closeout by preparing accurate invoices, reviewing project documentation, and helping ensure timely billing. Assist with business development by participating in customer visits, identifying additional service opportunities, capturing project photos, and supporting company growth.Apply your degree in Construction Management, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related field (or an equivalent combination of education and experience) and the desire to grow your project management knowledge with the GELOCK team. Our ideal candidate will have/be:Bachelor's degree in Project Management, Construction Management, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field (or an equivalent combination of education and experience). Valid driver's license required.Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities.Ability to read drawings, understand project scopes, and assist with preparing accurate estimates. Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with customers and internal teams. Experience with ERP or project management software, or the ability to quickly learn new systems. Experience working with cranes, lift trucks, tractors, or heavy industrial equipment is a plus.Bilingual in Korean and English is a plus.Must be located in West Michigan because of the nature of the job. What You'll Get:We offer incredibly competitive benefits including: Competitive wages and benefits including medical, dental, and vision with a contribution to your health reimbursement arrangement or health savings accountEmployer paid short-term disability, long-term disability & life insurance for employee401(k) Retirement Plan with a 5% employer contributionPaid time off9 company-recognized holidaysBoot & company store allowanceCell phone reimbursementAccess to overtime and overtime pay after working 8 hoursA flexible and safety-focused work environmentOpportunity to grow and develop If you're ready to launch or grow your career in project management, we'd love to meet you! As a Project Engineer, you'll work alongside experienced Project Managers, develop your estimating and project coordination skills, build strong customer relationships, and help deliver successful projects from start to finish. Join our growing team and make an impact every day. Apply today! We're proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.