Job Description
Job DescriptionTitle: Project Engineer
Location: Detroit MI 48226
Duration: 12 Months (Contract)
Pay rate: $50.00/hr. to $52.00/hr.
Shift: Business Hours.
Description:
- Responsible for leading the planning, design, execution, and oversight of construction and building systems projects that maximize the value, reliability, and lifecycle performance of facility assets.
- This role manages the development and implementation of project designs using internal engineering resources, external consulting firms, or design-build delivery methods.
- The Project Engineer directs all phases of project execution, coordinating internal construction trades, contractors, vendors, and stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery.
- Accountable for developing, monitoring, and controlling project budgets, schedules, and resources while maintaining a strong focus on cost efficiency and operational excellence.
- Ensures projects are completed safely, on schedule, and within budget while meeting customer expectations, organizational objectives, and all applicable local, state, and federal codes, standards, and regulatory requirements.
- Serves as a key liaison between engineering, operations, contractors, and business partners to identify solutions, mitigate risks, and drive continuous improvement throughout the project lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the design, engineering, and construction of capital improvement and facility infrastructure projects.
- Manage project scope, budgets, schedules, procurement activities, and contractor performance.
- Coordinate internal and external design resources to develop practical, cost-effective engineering solutions.
- Oversee construction activities to ensure quality workmanship, safety compliance, and adherence to project specifications.
- Identify and mitigate project risks while proactively resolving technical and operational challenges.
- Ensure compliance with all applicable building codes, environmental regulations, and safety standards.
- Foster strong relationships with customers, stakeholders, contractors, and cross-functional teams to achieve project objectives.
- Drive project execution strategies that maximize facility asset value, reliability, and long-term performance.