Temporary Project Engineer Jobs in Michigan (NOW HIRING)

Description

The Project Engineer will support the Project Manager and Superintendent with daily jobsite operations for a large-scale, school renovation project. This is a 6-month need due to a team member departing to start their own business, with the project scheduled to wrap in September.

This role will focus heavily on document control, coordination, and field support, serving as a key liaison between the field and project management teams.

Key responsibilities include:

-Managing and tracking RFIs and submittals

-Maintaining organized project documentation and logs

-Assisting with trade coordination and day-to-day subcontractor support

-Supporting the Superintendent with inspections, reports, and quality documentation

-Assisting with punch lists, closeout documentation, and turnover prep

-Working closely with the Project Manager and Superintendent on daily project needs

Project Type: $130M Bond-Funded Renovation | Multi-Year, Multi-Phase (LPS Project)

Team Size: ~7 (Project Manager, Sr Project Manager, Superintendent, Assistant Superintendent, Project Engineers)

Skills

Construction, rfi, submittal, Construction management, Change order, commercial construction, general contracting

Top Skills Details

Construction,rfi,submittal,Construction management,Change order

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Bonus:

-K-12/Higher Ed Project Experience

-Familiarity with punch lists and closeout documentation

-Prior experience working on large, multi-phase projects ($50M+)

Experience Level

Entry Level

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

The pay range for this position is $60000.00 - $65000.00/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 Jun 1, 2026.

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