Construction Project Engineer (Traverse City, MI)

We are excited that you are thinking about taking the next steps of your career at Wolverine Building Group and joining us to positively impact people and communities. Wolverine Building Group is recognized nationally as a leader in the construction industry. We specialize in industrial, multi-unit residential, healthcare, office, retail, and restaurant construction. We're proud to be nationally recognized as one of the "Best and Brightest Companies to Work For."

We’re looking for a Construction Project Engineer to join our team in a hands-on, high-impact role supporting projects from preconstruction through closeout. This is an ideal opportunity for someone early in their construction career who wants real exposure, real responsibility, and a team that will invest in their growth.

You’ll have the support of experienced Project Managers and Superintendents, gaining firsthand experience in how projects actually get built—while contributing meaningfully from day one.

• Support project teams across all phases of construction


• Assist with permitting, bid coordination, subcontract management, and cost tracking


• Attend meetings, take notes, and maintain accurate project documentation (RFIs, submittals, schedules, reports)


• Coordinate with field teams and participate in site walks to monitor progress and identify issues


• Assist with budgeting, change orders, invoicing, and project financial tracking


• Support safety planning and help maintain a strong safety-first culture


• Communicate with internal teams, clients, subcontractors, and design partners


• Contribute wherever needed—this role requires a team-first, hands-on approach

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field (or equivalent experience)


• Willingness to travel to project sites across Northern Michigan (Traverse City, Elk Rapids, Cadillac, etc.)


• Strong organization and communication skills


• Comfortable working both in the field and in an office setting


• Proactive mindset with a willingness to learn and take initiative


• Valid driver’s license

Preferred: Internship or field experience, familiarity with Procore, OSHA 10 (or willingness to obtain)

• Typically 40 hours/week with occasional overtime


• Project-based work with regular travel throughout Northern Michigan


• Occasional early mornings, evenings, or rare weekends depending on project needs

Joining our collaborative work environment provides opportunities for advancement, competitive wages, and great benefits including:

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  Low-cost medical insurance options, including a HDHP with HSA match

  
  


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  Dental, vision, basic life, voluntary life, short- and long-term disability insurance

  
  


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  401(k) retirement plan with generous employer match 

  
  


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  Company holidays, parental leave, and paid time off

  
  


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  Profit-sharing / performance-based bonus

  
  


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  Personal growth opportunities through training and education; tuition reimbursement

  
  


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  Opportunities to engage in community involvement and paid volunteer time

  
  

Wolverine Building Group is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants and employees will receive consideration for employment, or in terms or conditions of employment, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.