Construction Project Engineer: Field-Driven & Budget-Smart

Rockford-7; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Rockford is seeking a motivated Construction Project Engineer to join our team in Michigan. You will support construction projects from start to finish, assisting with planning, cost tracking, document management, and field coordination.

Under guidance of Market Leaders and Project Managers, you will help ensure projects run smoothly, on schedule and within budget, with responsibilities spanning project engineering, admin support, and field work on site inspections in line with contract

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management required.
• 1–3 years of construction experience or internship in the industry.
• Proficiency with construction software and Microsoft Office.
• Familiarity with scheduling software is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Foster an environment of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Monitor project budgets, schedules, and subcontractor performance, providing regular updates.
• Address client needs, concerns, and requests throughout the project lifecycle.
• Review engineering deliverables and recommend corrective actions.
• Maintain bid sites with plans, specifications, and addenda.
• Develop scopes of work and compile project manuals.
• Track and distribute bulletins, ensuring pricing accuracy for Project Managers.
• Maintain and update project information in PM software.
• Document meetings and participate in project management discussions.
• Provide updated unit pricing for estimating department.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Review and process contract material submittals
• Process RFIs
• Field quality assurance and conformance
• Monitor construction site for safety compliance or concerns

Skills

Project coordination

Communication skills

Blueprint reading

Multitasking

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Scheduling software

Construction software

Job description

Rockford is seeking a motivated Construction Project Engineer to join our team in Michigan. You will support construction projects from start to finish, assisting with planning, cost tracking, document management, and field coordination.

Under guidance of Market Leaders and Project Managers, you will help ensure projects run smoothly, on schedule and within budget, with responsibilities spanning project engineering, admin support, and field work on site inspections in line with contract