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Project Engineer

Actalent

Posted Thursday, July 3, 2025

Posting ID: JP-005390265

Chesterfield, MI
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Job Title: Project Engineer (construction)


Job Description

We are seeking an Project Engineer/Project Coordinator to assist Project Managers in daily operations. You will be assigned to manage 2-3 projects concurrently, focusing on rough and finished carpentry, millwork, and metal studs. Our work involves significant interior renovations for K-12 school districts and various commercial buildings, with project values ranging from $500K to $3 million.


Responsibilities

  • Assist Project Managers in project documentation and reporting.
  • Handle RFIs, change orders, submittals, budgets, estimates, costs, and make adjustments to schedules as needed.
  • Coordinate project scheduling, budgeting, and administrative tasks.
  • Study job specifications to determine appropriate construction methods.
  • Manage project change orders, including creation and negotiation between Project Manager and Owner.
  • Facilitate project logistics, such as organizing meetings, conference rooms, and conference calls.
  • Log daily materials used, status on job site, and order new materials as necessary.
  • Learn and apply the use of Edge, PlanGrid, and Viewpoint.

Essential Skills

  • 2+ years of experience as a Project Engineer or Project Coordinator for a company specializing in carpentry or a general contractor.
  • Proficiency in construction management, document control, and project coordination.
  • Experience with RFIs, change orders, submittals, budgeting, estimation, and project reporting.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

  • Experience in carpentry or skilled trade, particularly in millwork or woodworking.

Work Environment

The work schedule starts at 7 AM, with an average of 40-50 hours per week, and no weekends. You will spend approximately 85% of your time in the office and 15% in the field for site visits with the Project Manager. Our office is modern and equipped with the latest technology, providing a collaborative and team-oriented environment. The office features a spacious lobby with a view of the millwork shop, a kitchen with granite counters, and shared office space with two other Project Managers.

Compensation:$34

Contact Information

Email: ahathaway@actalentservices.com

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
On-Site
Operations
Budgeting
Change Orders
Project Documentation
Project Management
Construction
Negotiation
Team Oriented
Project Engineering
Project Schedules
Submittals (Construction)
Renovation
Millwork
Construction Management
Document Control
Carpentry
Organizing Meetings

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