Project Engineer

Jobvite, Inc.; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Package

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

401(k) Matching Contributions

Bi-weekly cell phone stipend

Enhanced EAP program

Job summary

The Project Engineer at CSM Group in Kalamazoo, MI provides project management and administrative support on one or more construction projects. Daily and weekly site inspections ensure safety and quality, with reports to document findings.

You will assist in scope writing, bid solicitations, pre-construction meetings, walkthroughs, and post-bid interviews. Reporting to the Senior Project Manager, this full-time exempt role requires 40 hours per week with potential additional hours and daily

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field is a plus.
• 2-3 years of construction, engineering, project coordination, or related experience.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to read construction drawings and specifications is preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Strong written and verbal communication; team-oriented.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel to project sites.

Responsibilities

• Support preconstruction activities and develop scope specification documents.
• Create and update project schedules, phasing plans, and site logistics.
• Create and monitor project submittal logs and review BRFIs.
• Solicit proposals from subcontractors and vendors; conduct pre-bid walkthroughs.
• Attend project meetings; track progress and provide weekly status updates.
• Maintain project documentation, CCDs, and coordination records.

Skills

Organizational skills

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Reading drawings/specs

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Construction Management / Engineering degree or related field (plus)

Tools

Procore

Bluebeam

MS Project

Job description

ABOUT US:

We are a nationally ranked, safety-focused, and talent-driven organization focused on delivering project management services through tailored delivery models. Our strength is our ability to match a delivery model to specific project needs, making the construction process feel easy.

Our foundation is built on our people, culture, and values. Our teammates come first. We support each other through successes and failures and respect each other's ideas and opinions. We are a people-first company. We know there is always a way to do it better, so we seek and nurture curious minds with a desire to solve problems and move forward by being creative and curious together. We celebrate each other's successes and acknowledge hard work because we know our people are the backbone of our success. #StrongerTogether!

Leading with safety is our No. 1 priority. We believe it is a fundamental human right to have a safe workplace, so we dedicate ourselves to creating safe environments for our people and everyone we do business with.

In addition to a positive atmosphere, a happy, healthy, and supportive work environment is especially important. Upon joining CSM Group, we will provide you with a robust onboarding program to expose you to broad aspects of the organization by meeting with operations, business leaders, and peers to better understand how we operate.

SUMMARY:

The Project Engineer (PE) provides project management and administrative support on one or more projects. The PE performs daily and/or weekly site inspections for safety and quality purposes and writes required daily and/or weekly reports based on inspections. They will assist in scope writing, bid solicitations, pre-construction meetings, walkthroughs, and post-bid interviews. The Project Engineer compiles and distributes progress meeting agendas and minutes. The PE receives, reviews, and distributes submittals, shop drawings, and keeps accurate and updated construction documents. This position assists Project Managers and Construction Managers in collecting and organizing pricing for CCDs.

This position reports to the assigned Senior Project Manager. It is a full-time FLSA-exempt position requiring 40 work hours per week with the ability to work more if needed. The position requires daily travel to one or more job sites.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Preconstruction Activities
  • Understands customer-specific requirements and assists in preparing pre-construction analysis during project Design & Development.
  • Develops scope specification documents and organizes all related files for future work use, including design elements and implementation procedures.
  • Creates and updates project schedules, phasing plans, and site logistics.
  • Creates and monitors project submittal logs.
  • Reviews, inputs, and distributes bidder’s requests for information (BRFIs).
  • Solicits proposals/bids from subcontractors and vendors for outsourced projects.
  • Conducts pre-bid walkthroughs.
• Construction Activities
  • Attends project meetings; tracks project progress and provides weekly status updates.
  • Coordinates work with customers and subcontractors; provides oversight and direction.
  • Prepares building permit applications and submits to the municipality (if applicable).
  • Reviews and inputs all contractor submittal documents sent to the architect and returns the reviewed documents to the trade contractor before beginning work on site.
  • Reviews shop drawings and sends them to the architect, and returns them to the trade contractor upon review.
  • Keeps track of work hours, materials, equipment, and work progress through daily progress reports.
  • Compiles the Project Manager’s weekly reports in project management software.
  • Reviews and inputs RFI’s are sent to the architect for review and returned to the trade contractor upon review.
  • Compiles and submits CCDs as required.
  • Participates in progress meetings by preparing meeting agendas and minutes.
  • Attends owner progress meetings.
  • Keeps updated red line drawing set and project documentation.
• Safety Inspections
  • Ensures site safety by reviewing procedural documents, such as Safe Plans of Action (SPAs).
  • Addresses critical safety concerns arising in the work field.
  • Issue hot work permits and check hot work task areas for possible flammables and other hazards.
  • Performs safety observation reports (SORs), hygienic construction site reviews, and safety inspection checklists.
  • Performs tool and equipment inspection checks.
  • Ensures adherence to owner safety rules and regulations.
  • Schedules and coordinates recurring safety meetings.
  • Determines and implements a corrective action plan when necessary
• Quality Inspections
  • Performs hygienic construction site reviews.
  • Administers product quality inspections and addresses areas of concern.
  • Performs material equipment and craftsmanship inspections.
  • Ensures adherence to owner requirements.
  • Addresses the owner’s concerns and implements a corrective solution.
• Post Construction Activities
  • Attends post-bid interviews.
  • Compiles all required inspections for building occupancy.
  • Compiles required project closeout documentation.
  • Creates, distributes, and completes project punch list with owner, architect and trades.
  • Schedules and tracks owner training.
  • Manages warranty items
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma or equivalent required; a degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field is a plus.
• 2-3 years of construction, engineering, project coordination, or related experience.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to read construction drawings and specifications is preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment and manage multiple tasks.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel to project sites.
• Willingness to learn construction project management, safety practices, and field operations.

Valued, but not required:

• Internship or entry-level experience in construction, engineering, or project management.
• Familiarity with Procore, Bluebeam, MS Project, or similar construction software.

COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS:

• Being Resilient
  • You are confident under pressure.
  • You handle and manage crises effectively.
  • You maintain a positive attitude despite adversity.
  • You bounce back from setbacks.
  • You grow from hardships and negative experiences.
• Nimble Learning
  • You learn quickly when facing new situations.
  • You experiment to find new solutions.
  • You take on the challenge of unfamiliar tasks.
  • You extract lessons learned from failures and mistakes.
• Self-Development
  • You show personal commitment and take action to continuously improve.
  • You learn from new experiences, from others, and from structured learning.
  • You actively accept assignments that will broaden your capabilities.
  • You make the most of available development resources.
• Collaborates
  • You work cooperatively with others across the organization to achieve shared objectives.
  • You represent your own interests while being fair to others and their areas.
  • You credit others for the contributions and accomplishments.
  • You partner with others to get work done.
  • You gain trust and support of others.
• Action Oriented
  • You readily take action on challenges, without unnecessary planning.
  • You identify and seize new opportunities.
  • You display a can-do attitude in good and bad times.
  • You step up to handle tough issues.

BENEFITS FOR THIS POSITION INCLUDE BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Package
  • Eligibility begins date of hire
  • Telemedicine included in benefit package at no additional charge to employee
  • Company provided annual HSA contributions
  • Dependent care FSA, Medical FSA, Limited care FSA
• Paid Time Off
  • 15 days' pay year
  • Regularly scheduled, full-time employees begin accruing PTO from their start date of hire, with increases occurring after designated years of service. Employees can accrue a maximum of 1.5 times the annual accrual amount.
• Holiday Pay
  • 6 Paid U.S. Holidays
  • 2 Paid Floating Holidays
  • Employees hired on or after July 1 will receive 1 Floating holiday that year.
• Retirement Savings Plan 401(k)
  • Employees have theoption to contribute to Traditional and/or Roth 401(k) plans.
  • Company 401(k) Matching Contributions
  • Individual & group learning sessions on portfolio planning
  • 100% vesting after 3 years of service
• Bi-weekly cell phone stipend
• Employer PaidEnhanced Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Including but not limited to: Emotional well-being, family and relationships, legal and financial matters, healthy lifestyles,work and life transitions
  • Access to EAP professionals 24 hours a day, seven days a week
  • 3 face-to-face sessions with a counselor (per area of support