Project Engineer

Position Summary:

Hillwood Construction Services (HCS) is seeking to hire a Project Engineer in Detroit, MI to join our growing team. The Project Engineer plays a key role in supporting the successful execution of construction projects by assisting with project coordination, documentation, and communication. This position will work closely with internal teams, subcontractors, vendors, and clients to ensure projects remain on schedule and within budget. With a strong focus on problem-solving, organization, and hands-on project involvement, the Project Engineer will develop the necessary skills and experience to transition into a Project Manager role within 1 to 4 years, based on performance and progression. This role provides a structured career path with increasing responsibility, mentorship, and exposure to all phases of the construction process.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in planning and organizing construction projects, including developing project timelines, budgets, and resource plans.
• Maintain and coordinate the review, approval, and distribution of project documents, including logs, submittals, shop drawings, transmittals, and current drawings.
• Assist with procurement activities, including awareness of long lead times and coordination of materials and owner-supplied equipment.
• Assist the Project Manager in coordinating with government and municipal agencies for permit submissions and approvals.
• Organize pre-construction, subcontractor, Owner-Architect-Contractor (OAC), and city meetings, including preparing and maintaining meeting minutes.
• Assist with project buy-out processes and support pre-construction and estimating teams with value engineering, constructability reviews, and logistics planning.
• Participate in project closeout activities, including punch list management, creation of Operations & Maintenance (O&M) packages, and system start-up procedures.
• Maintain project quality control by inspecting work to ensure compliance with plans and specifications.
• Provide technical information to project supervisors to ensure work complies with applicable codes, drawings, and specifications.

Required Skills and Abilities:

• Demonstrated leadership abilities with an open and willing attitude and eagerness to learn.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills, establishing collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Proficient in reading, understanding, and applying blueprints and job specifications; understands construction methodologies.
• Excellent computer and technology skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and construction management software such as Procore, Bluebeam, or On-Screen Takeoff.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in Building Construction Science, Construction Management, Construction Technology, Civil Engineering, or a related field.
• Preferably 1-5 years of experience, ideally gained within a commercial general contractor in an estimator, project engineer, or related position; recent graduates will also be considered.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting or standing at construction sites.

EEO Statement:

Hillwood is committed to providing Equal Opportunity in Employment, to all applicants and employees regardless of, race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, handicap, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.

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