Junior Construction Engineer: Field Ops & Project Budgets

Whiting-Turner Contracting Company; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Whiting-Turner Contracting Company in Detroit seeks entry-level engineers to help manage all aspects of construction projects.

Reporting to a project manager and/or superintendent, the entry-level engineer's major duties include coordinating work with project owner representatives, architects, engineers, inspectors, and site subcontractors and/or directing the work of all trades assigned to a construction work site.

Qualifications

• BS in an engineering discipline or construction-related field.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Proficiency in scheduling with related software.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate work with project owner representatives, architects, engineers, inspectors, and subcontractors.
• Assist with estimating, bidding processes, and tracking costs to manage budgets.
• Identify and resolve design issues and field problems; manage change orders.
• Prepare contracts and purchase orders using boilerplate language.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Scheduling proficiency

Verbal and written communication

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering/Construction Management

Job description

Whiting-Turner Contracting Company in Detroit seeks entry-level engineers to help manage all aspects of construction projects.

Reporting to a project manager and/or superintendent, the entry-level engineer's major duties include coordinating work with project owner representatives, architects, engineers, inspectors, and site subcontractors and/or directing the work of all trades assigned to a construction work site.