Project Engineer-General Contracting

Commercial Contracting Corporation; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health premiums (medical & dental)

HSA bonus + employer match

401(k) match up to 5%

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Job summary

Commercial Contracting Corporation in Auburn Hills, MI is seeking a Project Engineer to support scheduling, buyout, estimating, and document control across Industrial and Heavy Commercial projects. Travel may be required and project sizes range from $25,000 to $10,000,000 USD.

The role emphasizes collaboration with project teams, client interfaces, and adherence to safety and quality standards. A relevant bachelor’s degree and 1–3 years of related experience are preferred, with strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management or related field.
• 1–3 years of experience/internship in GC/CM.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and document control systems.
• Knowledge of Procore or Prolog preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist project team with scheduling, buyout, estimating, and document control.
• Manage submittals, RFIs, and log updates.
• Support project cost tracking and closeout activities.
• Coordinate self-perform and subcontractor scopes with field supervision.
• Prepare letters of intent and purchase orders.

Skills

Communication

Planning

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in construction management/engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Sage 300

Procore

Prolog

Job description

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OUR MISSION: TO IDENTIFY, HIRE, AND RETAIN THE VERY BEST PEOPLE.

COMMERCIAL CONTRACTING CORPORATION

We Are An Employee-owned Company

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OUR MISSION: TO IDENTIFY, HIRE, AND RETAIN THE VERY BEST PEOPLE.

OUR CORE VALUES

KEEP PEOPLE SAFE: We must strive to protect our most valuable asset each & every day.

INTEGRITY: We're one team made of people who are dependable & act with integrity.

HUMILITY: We are humble team players who prioritize the mission over personal ego.

DRIVE: Our people are passionate about their work, relationships, & success.

LOYALTY: We are dedicated to achieving the mission of each project & the overall company.

ATTITUDE: We will inspire others to be positive & overcome daily challenges to achieve our mission.

Highly Competitive Compensation Package

• 100% company-paid medical & dental premiums (individual, couple, or family) – effective Day 1
• Health Savings Account (HSA) bonus + employer match
• 401(k) match: dollar-for-dollar up to 5% of salary
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) – profit sharing

Job Description

POSITION: PROJECT ENGINEER

LOCATION: Auburn Hills, MI

OBJECTIVE

The function of this position is to assist the project team with scheduling, project buyout, estimating, document control and management of self-perform teams and subcontractors in the Industrial and Heavy Commercial Markets. This could entail one large project at a time or several small to medium size projects at once. Project delivery methods may include Self-Perform, General Contracting or Construction Management. Project sizes ranging from $25,000 to $10,000,000 USD and may include some travel. Location varies from office to part-time office/jobsite to full time jobsite.

Key Accountabilities

• Demonstrate commitment to CCC's people-based safety culture and adhere to the requirements outlined in the CCC corporate safety manual.
• Ensure compliance with all CCC standard operating procedures (ISO) for estimating, purchasing, and project control.
• Collaborate with the client’s project management team, CCC Project Executive, Senior Project Manager(s), Project Manager(s), Site Safety Professional(s), trade subcontractors, local authorities, and designers/engineers to achieve project success.
• Maintain and update document controls as needed, including pre-construction documents, submittals, RFIs/DCRs, punch lists, and closeout materials.
• Support project scheduling using Microsoft Project or Primavera.
• Assist with project buyout and startup activities.
• Prepare letters of intent, purchase orders, and master sub-agreements as required.
• Manage the project submittal process, including drafting submittal logs for PM review, processing vendor and subcontractor submittals, and maintaining the log throughout the project.
• Verify shop drawings and communicate submittal status to the Project Manager and team.
• Contribute to estimating efforts, including budgets, bulletins, and change request/field order quotations.
• Assist with coordinating self-perform and subcontractor scopes with field supervision.
• Support job cost tracking and management.
• Participate in project closeout activities.
• Maintain positive and open relationships with customers.
• Travel may be required.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, or a related field.
• 1-3 years related experience and/or internship(s) with a General Contracting/Construction Management organization, or an equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience.
• Knowledge/experience with Microsoft Office suite, FTP sites and document control programs.
• Knowledge of Sage 300, Procore, or Prolog is preferred.
• Strong communication, planning, organizational, and teamwork skills.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Fast-paced, busy, and occasionally noisy work environment.
• May involve managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• May require outdoor work with exposure to various weather conditions.
• Occasional work in high or precarious places, near fumes or airborne particles, or handling toxic chemicals.
• Risk of electrical shock and vibration may occur in certain situations.
• Frequent interruptions to address team members’ needs and vendor requests.

Physical Requirements

• Frequent travel by motor vehicle may be required.
• Extended hours on construction sites may necessitate physical stamina for navigating the premises.
• Effective and professional communication with supervisors, employees, and others, both individually and in a team setting, is essential.
• Strict adherence to safety protocols and the ability to follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment guidelines, and company policies, is required to perform work safely and effectively.