Documentation Project Manager Jobs in Romeo, MI (NOW HIRING)

We are seeking a motivated Project Engineer to support the planning and execution of large-scale commercial electrical construction projects throughout the Detroit metropolitan area. This is an excellent opportunity for a construction professional with electrical contracting experience who is looking to build a long-term career and advance into Assistant Project Manager and Project Manager roles.

The Project Engineer will work closely with Project Managers, Superintendents, and field leadership throughout all phases of construction. The role provides hands-on exposure to procurement, scheduling, cost tracking, project documentation, BIM/VDC coordination, and field operations.

Projects may include hospitals, healthcare facilities, universities, industrial facilities, institutional buildings, and other complex commercial developments.

• Support commercial electrical construction projects from preconstruction and project kickoff through completion and closeout.
• Prepare, track, and manage RFIs, submittals, change orders, transmittals, procurement logs, and closeout documentation.
• Review electrical drawings, specifications, contracts, scopes of work, schedules, and other project documents.
• Coordinate with Project Managers, Superintendents, Foremen, electricians, subcontractors, vendors, suppliers, and general contractors.
• Track material procurement, equipment deliveries, long-lead items, and critical project milestones.
• Assist with project schedules, cost tracking, forecasting, billing, budgets, and financial reporting.
• Participate in project meetings, jobsite visits, and field coordination meetings.
• Work with BIM/VDC teams to identify coordination issues and develop practical installation solutions.
• Maintain accurate project logs, meeting minutes, reports, correspondence, and document control.
• Assist with material takeoffs, procurement planning, and project planning as needed.
• Help identify and resolve field issues, procurement challenges, scheduling conflicts, and coordination problems.
• Support Project Managers with change order documentation, cost tracking, and forecasting.
• Coordinate with field leadership to ensure crews have the drawings, materials, information, and resources needed to maintain production.
• Assist with punch lists, commissioning documentation, project turnover, and final closeout.

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience in commercial construction, project engineering, or electrical construction.
• Experience with an electrical contractor, specialty contractor, or commercial subcontractor is strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with commercial electrical systems, construction methods, and field operations.
• Working knowledge of RFIs, submittals, change orders, procurement, scheduling, and construction documentation.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, specifications, contracts, scopes of work, and schedules.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and willingness to learn all aspects of electrical project management.
• Comfortable working with both office-based project teams and field personnel.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines across active projects.
• Willingness to travel to project sites throughout the Detroit metropolitan area.
• Experience with healthcare, hospitals, universities, industrial facilities, institutional buildings, or other complex commercial projects is a plus.

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Performance-based bonus opportunities.
• Comprehensive health benefits.
• Retirement savings plan with company contribution.
• Paid time off and company holidays.
• Vehicle allowance where applicable.
• Ongoing professional development and technical training.
• Clear advancement path into Assistant Project Manager and Project Manager positions.
• Direct mentorship from experienced electrical construction professionals.
• Exposure to estimating, BIM/VDC, field operations, and project management.
• Opportunity to work on large-scale, technically challenging commercial electrical projects.
• Stable, long-term career opportunity with a growing electrical contractor.