Posted 06/12/2026
Job Number: 16931

Project Engineer

Brighton, Michigan Onsite

Industry:  Construction

Job Category: Construction

Job Type:  Direct Hire

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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! #LI-MC1

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