Construction Project Engineer

Construction Project Engineer Office Location: 601 First Street NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504 Position Classification: Full-Time Regular About This Opportunity Rockford is seeking a motivated Construction Project Engineer to join our team. In this role, you will support construction projects from start to finish, assisting with project planning, cost tracking, document management, and field coordination. Under the guidance of a Market Leader and Project Managers, you will play a key role in ensuring projects run smoothly, on schedule, and within budget. This position offers a mix of responsibilities: • Project Engineering – Oversee project progress, manage scopes of work, and ensure quality control. • Administrative Support – Maintain project documentation, track contract details, and manage communications. • Field Work – Visit job sites to monitor construction activities and address challenges, conduct thorough inspections of in-place construction work to ensure compliance with contract documents, including plans, specifications, and applicable codes. If you have phenomenal communication and project management skills, apply today and become a part of our dynamic team! Key Responsibilities • Foster an environment of diversity, equity, and inclusion. • Monitor project budgets, schedules, and subcontractor performance, providing regular updates. • Address client needs, concerns, and requests throughout the project lifecycle. • Review engineering deliverables and recommend corrective actions. • Maintain bid sites with plans, specifications, and addenda. • Develop scopes of work and compile project manuals. • Track and distribute bulletins, ensuring pricing accuracy for Project Managers. • Maintain and update project information in PM software. • Document OAC/CM meetings and participate in project management discussions. • Provide updated unit pricing for estimating department. • Perform other duties as assigned. • Review and process contract material submittals • Process RFI • Field quality assurance and conformance • Monitor construction site for safety compliance or concerns • Education: Bachelor’s degree in construction management. • Experience: 1-3 years in construction, or successful completion of an internship/co-op in the industry. • Technical Skills: Proficiency in construction software and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, Access). Familiarity with scheduling software is a plus. • Competencies: • Strong organizational and multitasking abilities. • Excellent written and verbal communication skills. • Ability to read and interpret blueprints. • Passion for continuous improvement and innovation. • Other Requirements: A valid driver’s license and reliable transportation for job site travel.