Construction Project Engineer – General Trades

Barton Malow; Detroit (MI); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Barton Malow is seeking a General Trades Project Engineer to help oversee the construction effort and ensure projects are built safely and in accordance with design, budget, and schedule. This role works closely with the Project Manager and field teams across estimating, procurement, field operations, and cost management to support a fast-paced construction environment.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with bidding, subcontract management, estimating software, and RFI/submittal

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience preferred.
• Prior construction internship or field experience preferred.
• Familiarity with estimating, quantity takeoff, and project management software.
• Understanding of construction means and methods, including the RFI and submittal processes.
• Strong organization, communication, and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the bidding process, develop bidders list, distribute and track documents, and review front-end documents.
• Solicit, receive, and evaluate subcontractor and supplier bids, and write subcontracts.
• Complete quantity takeoffs using estimating software and assist in proposals for clients.
• Manage RFI and submittal processes, ensuring timely, accurate processing.
• Support field operations, including labor relations with trades, equipment coordination, and productivity tracking.

Skills

Bidding management

Subcontractor evaluation

Estimating software

RFI process

Submittal process

Field operations support

Cost management

Project coordination

On-site work

Education

Bachelor's in CM/Engineering

Tools

Estimating software

Project management software

Job description

Barton Malow is seeking a General Trades Project Engineer to help oversee the construction effort and ensure projects are built safely and in accordance with design, budget, and schedule. This role works closely with the Project Manager and field teams across estimating, procurement, field operations, and cost management to support a fast-paced construction environment.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with bidding, subcontract management, estimating software, and RFI/submittal