Entry Level Project Engineer Jobs in Pontiac, MI

Job Description: Electrical construction contractor focusing on commercial projects

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive administrative and coordination support to Project Managers and project teams throughout the project lifecycle.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date project files, documentation, logs, and correspondence in an organized and accessible manner.
• Track project deliverables, deadlines, and key milestones to help ensure projects remain on schedule.
• Assist with processing purchase orders, invoices, change orders, and other project-related paperwork in a timely and accurate fashion.
• Coordinate internal and external meetings, including scheduling, preparing materials, and maintaining meeting notes and action items.
• Communicate regularly with customers, vendors, and internal teams to provide project updates and clarify requirements.
• Support material procurement activities and monitor delivery status to ensure timely availability of project materials.
• Assist with project reporting and data entry, ensuring information is complete, accurate, and properly formatted.
• Help prepare closeout documentation and project turnover packages to support successful project completion and handoff.
• Perform other project support duties as assigned to contribute to the smooth execution of projects.

Essential Skills

• Minimum of 2+ years of experience in project coordination, administrative coordination, operations support, or office management.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage documentation, schedules, records, and project-related information effectively.
• Proven ability to multitask and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact professionally with internal and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrated experience supporting project-based work or coordinating activities across teams.

Recruiter: Eisen Hardy - 'ehardy@actalentservices.com'

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Detroit, MI.

The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $33.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Detroit,MI.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 11, 2026.

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