Construction Project Engineer

Rockford Construction • Detroit, MI • 44min ago

Office Location: 601 First Street NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504

Position Classification: Full-Time Regular

About This Opportunity

Rockford is seeking a motivated Construction Project Engineer to join our team. In this role, you will support construction projects from start to finish, assisting with project planning, cost tracking, document management, and field coordination. Under the guidance of a Market Leader and Project Managers, you will play a key role in ensuring projects run smoothly, on schedule, and within budget.

This position offers a mix of responsibilities:

Project Engineering - Oversee project progress, manage scopes of work, and ensure quality control.

Administrative Support - Maintain project documentation, track contract details, and manage communications.

Field Work - Visit job sites to monitor construction activities and address challenges, conduct thorough inspections of in-place construction work to ensure compliance with contract documents, including plans, specifications, and applicable codes.

If you have phenomenal communication and project management skills, apply today and become a part of our dynamic team!

Key Responsibilities

Foster an environment of diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Monitor project budgets, schedules, and subcontractor performance, providing regular updates.

Address client needs, concerns, and requests throughout the project lifecycle.

Review engineering deliverables and recommend corrective actions.

Maintain bid sites with plans, specifications, and addenda.

Develop scopes of work and compile project manuals.

Track and distribute bulletins, ensuring pricing accuracy for Project Managers.

Maintain and update project information in PM software.

Document OAC/CM meetings and participate in project management discussions.

Provide updated unit pricing for estimating department.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Review and process contract material submittals

Process RFI

Field quality assurance and conformance

Monitor construction site for safety compliance or concerns

Requirements

Education: Bachelor's degree in construction management.

Experience: 1-3 years in construction, or successful completion of an internship/co-op in the industry.

Technical Skills: Proficiency in construction software and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, Access). Familiarity with scheduling software is a plus.

Competencies:

Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Ability to read and interpret blueprints.

Passion for continuous improvement and innovation.

Other Requirements: A valid driver's license and reliable transportation for job site travel.

Benefits

At Rockford, we believe that investing in our people is essential to our success. We offer a competitive compensation package along with a 401(k) plan featuring a company match to help you plan for the future. Our team members have access to comprehensive healthcare coverage, generous paid time off, and flexible work schedules that support work-life balance. We encourage continued growth through tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities, and we promote well-being through on-site health and wellness programs. Rockford also provides industry-leading technology to empower our teams and offers meaningful ways to give back through volunteer time off and partnerships with local organizations. Joining Rockford means more than just a job. It's an opportunity to shape your career while helping to build stronger communities.

Who We Are

For nearly 40 years, Rockford has been a trusted partner to thousands of clients across the U.S. With construction management, real estate development and property management services all under one roof, we view space from every angle. We think like owners, build with precision and operate to achieve long-term value-always committed to craftsmanship, quality and service.

Our talented team brings expertise and innovation to commercial, educational, industrial, health + well-being, hospitality, multi-unit and retail markets. From complex, large-scale construction, to smaller renovations, we tailor our services and approach to meet the unique needs of our clients and the communities they serve.

Recognized by Engineering News-Record as one of the Top 200 Contractors in the nation and consistently honored as one of the 101 Best and Brightest Companies to Work For, Rockford delivers more than buildings. We deliver results that last. We're deeply invested in our people, our communities and the continued success of every project we touch-driven by a clear purpose: to Build a Better World.

Environmental Factors

The work environment for this position may subject the individual to hazards commonly associated with construction sites. Examples of physical hazards include noise, proximity to moving vehicles, atmospheric conditions, close quarters, uneven surfaces, and elevated surfaces. The individual may also be subjected to outside environmental conditions (weather) where protection may not be available. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is required at all times outside the job trailer. The work environment for this position may also include occasional visits to the corporate office and job site trailer, the physical demands require the ability to sit for long periods of time.

Rockford is an equal opportunity employer that supports and subscribes to a policy of nondiscrimination in all aspects of employment. Rockford will not discriminate based on religion, race, color, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy and related conditions, gender identity, and sexual orientation), height, weight, marital status, military service, partisan consideration, disability, genetic information, or any other reason prohibited by applicable federal and state laws.

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