Project Engineer

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. Ensure safety goals are achieved for responsible projects and identify safe work practices and areas for improvement .

Posted 10/5/2026full-timeLansing • Michigan • United StatesJuniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in project engineering, including safety management, estimating, and project documentation. Proficient in civil and concrete means/methods, with strong coordination skills to support project execution and compliance with strategic planning.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Project Engineering ManagementCivil And Concrete EstimatingProject Documentation ManagementSubcontractor CoordinationSafety Management

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Hard Skills

Quantity TakeoffsProposal DevelopmentShop Drawing ReviewMaterial OrderingConstruction Technical KnowledgeField ManagementRFI ManagementSchedule DevelopmentLayout CoordinationChange Order Documentation

Soft Skills

CommunicationTeam CollaborationProblem SolvingAttention To DetailTime Management

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft Outlook

Industry Keywords

Civil EngineeringConstruction ManagementSafety GoalsSubcontractor BuyoutStrategic Planning

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Ensure safety goals are achieved for responsible projects and identify safe work practices and areas for improvement
Manage project engineering, including shop drawing and submittal review/coordination, material ordering and sequencing, resolving layout/drawing discrepancies, supporting layout engineers/surveyors, and developing construction technical knowledge
Support concrete and civil estimating, including quantity takeoffs, estimates, proposal development, and subcontractor scopes/pricing
Assist with project planning, including civil and concrete means/methods, schedules, and subcontractor coordination
Support project superintendents and craft foremen with project execution, field management, and day-to-day coordination
Assist Project and Assistant Project Managers with subcontractor/vendor buyout, commitments, and scope execution
Estimate and quote extra work, document changes, and track Owner contract changes
Complete and track project documentation, including RFIs, submittals, safety forms, drawing logs, material logs, equipment logs, and time/material tickets
Work with the project team to develop project and look-ahead schedules
Support Civil and Concrete Strategic Planning initiatives and ensure compliance with the strategic plan

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, construction management, or other relevant course work, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
Basic computer knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.
Successful completion of pre-employment screening, including drug and background screening
One (1) or more years of work experience in construction or a related job field (preferred)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity
Employment consideration without regard to age, color, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or disability status
Pre-employment screening, including drug and background screening