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Oliver / Hatcher Construction is a trusted full‑service construction management and general contracting firm built on strong relationships and decades of experience. Since 1995, we’ve delivered over 40 million square feet of projects across diverse markets—primarily in southeastern Michigan and throughout the U.S.

Our success starts with our people. We’re proud to have a team that lives by our core values:

These principles guide everything we do, fostering collaboration and ensuring exceptional results for our clients.

At Oliver / Hatcher Construction, we’re seeking passionate individuals who bring fresh ideas, thrive in a team environment, and are excited about building a rewarding career in construction—while having fun along the way!

Job Summary:

Oliver / Hatcher Construction is seeking a Project Engineer to support construction projects across the Midwest. This field-based role works closely with the Project Manager and Superintendent from mobilization through final close-out. The Project Engineer helps keep information, materials, quality requirements, schedules, and field activities organized and moving forward.
This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career construction professional who is detail-oriented, comfortable working on an active job site, and eager to develop broad experience in project management and field operations.

• Safety & Site Operations
  • Support the Superintendent and project team in implementing site-specific safety requirements and company procedures.
  • Conduct subcontractor safety orientations and routine site observations; promptly communicate observed hazards or noncompliance to the Superintendent.
  • Maintain safety records, SDS documentation, required signage, and barricades, and help promote site cleanliness and organized material staging.
  • Participate in jobsite meetings, pre-task planning, and coordination discussions as assigned.
• Document Control & Communication
  • Maintain current drawings, specifications, bulletins, RFIs, submittals, logs, meeting minutes, and field records within the company’s project management systems.
  • Prepare and route RFIs; review submittals for completeness and general consistency with the contract documents before submission to the design team.
  • Distribute approved information to affected team members and trade partners and confirm that field teams are working from current documents.
  • Document scope changes and extra work, including time-and-material tickets, pricing requests, subcontractor quotations, and change-event support documentation.
• Schedule, Procurement & Field Coordination
  • Assist with daily reports, progress photos, three-week look-ahead schedules, milestone tracking, and subcontractor productivity reporting.
  • Maintain procurement and material-status logs; follow up on submittals, fabrication, delivery dates, and long-lead items that could affect the schedule.
  • Coordinate with subcontractors regarding labor, materials, access, inspections, and near‑term work activities.
  • Support field layout, site logistics, and coordination among trades as directed by the Superintendent and Project Manager.
• Quality, Cost, and Close‑Out
  • Support quality‑control activities, including preparatory meetings, mockups, inspection tracking, testing documentation, deficiency lists, and verification of completed corrections.
  • Assist with quantity verification, bid‑package and buyout support, subcontractor scope reviews, cost coding, commitment and change tracking, and review of payment‑support documentation as assigned.
  • Create and track punch‑list items through completion and maintain required close‑out documentation.
  • Coordinate warranties, operations and maintenance manuals, attic stock, owner training, as‑built documents, and final close‑out deliverables.

Experience, Skills and Abilities:

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field; equivalent construction education and experience may be considered.
• Internship, co‑op, or construction jobsite experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and Project software; experience with Procore, Bluebeam, or similar construction technology is preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, specifications, schedules, submittals, and other construction documents—or demonstrated ability to learn.
• Strong organization, follow‑through, written communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Sound judgment, professional curiosity, and a proactive, team‑oriented approach.
• Ability to prioritize multiple deadlines in a fast‑paced field environment.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to assigned job sites. OSHA 10‑or 30‑hour training is preferred; required training will be provided.

We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance coverage
• Disability insurance
• Maternity / Paternity Leave
• 401(k) plan
• Paid time off
• Discretionary bonus program
• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities