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Project Engineer - Commercial Construction

Michael Page
Detroit, MI Full Time
POSTED ON 4/1/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/30/2026
  • Fast-tracked progression to Project Manager with great internal training
  • Design Build Commercial Construction GC with an excellent pipeline

About Our Client

Our client is a strong General Contractor in both Detroit and across the Midwest. They focus on Commercial, Healthcare, Higher Education, Retail and Industrial projects. They promote a great company culture that leads to a very low turnover rate. With a great compensation package as well, this is one of the strongest General Contractors you can work for in the area!

Job Description

Commercial Construction Project Engineer (Detroit, MI) Key Responsibilities:

  • Assist Project Manager in all phases of construction
  • Writes RFI's, submits for approval and distributes accordingly.
  • Reviews and understands the subcontract documents as they apply to assigned areas of responsibility.
  • Notifies management of significant project events such as project successes, issues, injuries, client relations, potential losses/claims
  • Work with owner/client to provide updates, obtain approvals and complete change orders for scope of work revisions
  • Assists with documenting changes; maintains project records, red line transfers and correspondence.
  • Ensure all work is done in compliance with OSHA
  • Monitor project costs to stay within budget

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

A successful applicant for Commercial Construction Project Engineer (Detroit, MI) includes:

  • 1 years of experience working in commercial, health care, K-12/Higher ED, industrial, multifamily or retail construction
  • Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or related field preferred
  • Manage administrative construction duties, including document control
  • Prepare submittal schedules for approval and distribution
  • Assist the Superintendent with RFI reports, QA/QC documentation, and construction field operations
  • Assist with preconstruction tasks, including estimating and quantification
  • Collect and log closeout documents and punch lists

What's on Offer

Commercial Construction Project Engineer (Detroit, MI) On Offer Includes

  • Competitive base salary based on experience ($75,000 - $95,000)
  • Bonus Potential (up to 10% of salary)
  • Opportunity to work on high profile opportunities
  • Medical, dental, vision
  • 401(k) with match
  • Excellent company culture with high employee retention
  • Maternity / Paternity leave
  • Excellent training and development
  • Gas compensation
  • Company sponsored outings

APPLY NOW TO BE CONSIDERED WITHIN 48 HOURS

Contact: Patrick Sutton

Quote job ref: JN-032026-6963182

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