Assistant Project Manager

Position Profile

Location: Southeast Michigan

Position Title: Project Engineer

The Opportunity:
This is a high-impact opportunity for an emerging construction professional who wants to accelerate their career while working on some of the largest and most complex projects in the market. The Project Engineer plays a critical role supporting Project Managers on active construction sites, ensuring projects stay organized, compliant, and moving forward. As the organization continues its rapid growth—particularly in data centers and large-scale industrial projects—this role offers exposure to marquee clients, multi-state projects, and cutting-edge construction technology. The individual in this position will be trusted with real responsibility early on, gain hands-on experience across multiple disciplines, and be intentionally developed for future advancement into Project Management or other leadership roles within the organization.

The Company:
This organization is a market-leading automotive and industrial services contractor trusted by major, nationally recognized clients. The company has experienced significant growth while maintaining a “small big company” culture where employees have a voice, ownership, and decision-making authority. It is expanding aggressively into data centers, battery plants, and advanced industrial facilities across the Midwest and beyond. Backed by private equity investment, the business is also at the forefront of construction technology—leveraging tools like Procore, drones, advanced modeling, and digital jobsite solutions to improve execution and efficiency. The organization is deeply committed to employee development, training, and community involvement, making it an environment where high performers can build long-term careers.

The Boss:
The role reports into a Project Management group led by a long-tenured leader who has grown his career internally. He began as a Project Manager, played a key role in implementing modern project management technology across the organization, and now oversees the Project Management team. He is known for developing his people, providing mentorship, and giving his team the tools and autonomy needed to succeed.

The Position:
The Project Engineer is a field-based support role focused on construction execution rather than design. This individual partners closely with Project Managers on active job sites, particularly on MEP, piping, plumbing, and mechanical scopes. The role is essential to maintaining documentation accuracy, coordinating stakeholders, tracking project requirements, and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. Projects are large in scale, fast-paced, and geographically diverse, offering broad exposure and continuous learning.

Essential Functions (Other duties may be assigned):

• Assist Project Managers with planning, coordination, and execution of construction projects.
• Utilize Procore and similar platforms to maintain accurate project documentation, drawings, RFIs, and submittals.
• Support project kickoff activities, including contract documentation and compliance requirements.
• Review and process submittals, RFIs, specifications, and drawings.
• Coordinate with subcontractors, vendors, and internal stakeholders to support schedules and workflows.
• Create and maintain logs and tracking tools for key project items.
• Attend and help facilitate meetings; document and distribute meeting minutes.
• Travel to job sites as needed to inspect work, investigate issues, and ensure compliance.
• Support project closeout activities including O&M manuals, as-built drawings, and owner training coordination.
• Ensure company safety policies and procedures are followed on all job sites.

Qualifications:

• Strong understanding of mechanical, HVAC, and plumbing systems.
• High attention to detail with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Professional interpersonal skills and a positive, team-oriented attitude.
• Ability to prioritize and execute tasks in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• Willingness to learn, grow, and take initiative.

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor’s degree in building science, construction management, engineering, or equivalent experience preferred.
• Minimum of two years of experience in a construction support role.
• Experience working both independently and within a team environment.
• OSHA certifications desired.

Competencies:

• Ownership mentality and accountability
• Clear and effective communication
• Organizational discipline and follow-through
• Adaptability and coachability
• Team collaboration and relationship-building
• Desire for long-term growth into leadership roles

Work Environment:
This role operates primarily on active construction job sites with intermittent travel across multiple states. The environment is dynamic, hands-on, and collaborative, requiring flexibility, field presence, and close coordination with project teams. The organization promotes a culture of trust, autonomy, and support, where employees are empowered to make decisions while having access to training and mentorship.

Compensation:
The organization offers a competitive compensation and benefits package designed to attract and retain top talent, including comprehensive benefits, retirement programs, discretionary bonuses, and support for professional development.