About the role
A well-established commercial electrical contractor in the Detroit metro area is seeking a detail-oriented Project Engineer to support commercial electrical construction projects through technical documentation, procurement, scheduling, and field coordination. This role is a great fit for someone with a construction or electrical project coordination background who enjoys working alongside project managers, field teams, subcontractors, and design professionals to keep projects organized and on track.
You will gain hands-on exposure to every phase of commercial electrical construction, with a clear growth path toward Assistant Project Manager and Project Manager roles.
Key Responsibilities
- Support project managers with day-to-day planning, execution, and coordination. - Manage RFIs, submittals, change orders, transmittals, and procurement documentation. - Review electrical drawings, specifications, and contracts to confirm scope and flag design discrepancies. - Coordinate with field crews, suppliers, subcontractors, general contractors, and internal project teams. - Track material orders, delivery schedules, equipment availability, and long-lead items. - Help monitor schedules, expenses, budgets, billing, and cost forecasts. - Attend site visits and project meetings, document key decisions, and follow up on open items. - Partner with estimating and BIM/VDC teams on constructability reviews, design coordination, and material planning. - Maintain accurate project records, drawings, correspondence, meeting minutes, and progress reports. - Assist with quantity takeoffs, purchasing, commissioning, punch lists, and project handover. - Identify and escalate potential delays, budget concerns, material shortages, and coordination issues. - Help ensure work meets contractual requirements, technical standards, quality expectations, and safety procedures.
Requirements
- 2+ years of experience in construction, project engineering, or electrical project coordination. - Experience with a commercial electrical contractor or electrical subcontractor preferred. - Working knowledge of commercial electrical systems, installation methods, and construction workflows. - Familiarity with RFIs, submittals, change orders, procurement tracking, and scheduling. - Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, technical specifications, contracts, and schedules. - Proficiency in Microsoft Office and construction software such as Procore or Bluebeam. - Strong organizational, communication, analytical, and time-management skills. - Ability to juggle multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. - Comfortable collaborating with field teams, trade partners, vendors, and clients. - Willingness to travel to jobsites throughout the Detroit metropolitan area. - Experience on healthcare, higher education, institutional, manufacturing, or industrial projects is a plus.
Benefits
- Competitive base salary commensurate with experience. - Performance-based bonus opportunities. - Medical, dental, and vision insurance. - 401(k) with company match. - Paid time off and company holidays. - Vehicle allowance, where applicable. - Technical training and professional development. - Mentorship from experienced project managers and field leaders. - A clear career path toward Assistant Project Manager and Project Manager. - Exposure to large-scale commercial electrical construction projects.
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