Construction Project Engineer: Coordination & Budget

Framework - Construction Recruiting; Brighton (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Flexible vacation/time off

Performance-based bonus

Clothing reimbursement

Vehicle allowance

Cell phone

Laptop/Tablet

Office hours 7:00–5:00

Job summary

Brighton, MI-based general contractor is seeking a Project Engineer to start immediately. You will support Project and Pre-Construction Managers and play a key role in day-to-day project execution.

This role emphasizes collaboration with engineers, architects, consultants, subcontractors, and suppliers, while organizing drawings, tracking costs, and supporting permitting and documentation. Start date is immediate.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in a Project Engineer or similar construction support role.
• Highly motivated, reliable, detail oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Ability to multitask across cost tracking, permitting, and documentation.
• Strong written and verbal communication with solid interpersonal skills.
• A problem-solving mindset, comfortable giving and receiving direction.

Responsibilities

• Represent the company professionally on every project.
• Collaborate with engineers, architects, consultants, subcontractors, and suppliers.
• Participate in meetings and contribute to project planning.
• Assist with permitting, including coordination with municipal authorities.
• Organize shop drawings, submittals, and project drawings.
• Support cost tracking and budget forecasting throughout the project.
• Assist with bid solicitations, evaluations, and final selection of subcontractors and suppliers.
• Maintain the subcontractor database, insurance compliance, and historical estimating data.
• Prepare and issue subcontractor purchase and change orders.
• Prepare meeting minutes and manage project documentation and file control.
• Provide technical support across Operations, Pre-Construction, and Leadership teams.
• Help build and maintain company culture across the team.

Skills

Project coordination

Construction support

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Interpersonal skills

Cost tracking

Permitting

Job description

Brighton, MI-based general contractor is seeking a Project Engineer to start immediately. You will support Project and Pre-Construction Managers and play a key role in day-to-day project execution.

This role emphasizes collaboration with engineers, architects, consultants, subcontractors, and suppliers, while organizing drawings, tracking costs, and supporting permitting and documentation. Start date is immediate.