Construction Project Engineer - Muskegon, MI

Higley Construction•Muskegon, MI

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Project Engineer (PE) is an entry-level role offering hands-on exposure to project operations, safety, project controls, estimating, business development, and other areas of the construction business. The engineer develops an understanding of company processes, procedures, and systems while exploring areas suited to their skills and career interests. The role works with project teams, department leaders, and field personnel in both office and field environments, supporting successful project delivery and service to colleagues, owners and their representatives, architects, engineers, subcontractors, and other stakeholders. The qualifications listed describe the company’s vision for success; the company does not expect every candidate to possess all of them. The role includes managing project engineering duties such as RFIs, submittals, drawing coordination, meeting minutes, and project correspondence; helping the project manager with change management; supporting the superintendent with field coordination and subcontractor management; and contributing to a safe job site. The position is safety-sensitive and requires work in construction-site environments. The role may involve travel to offices, jobsites, meetings, client locations, events, and other work-related locations. Up to 16 hours per week of remote work is possible. Higley Construction is a 100% employee-owned company with a history dating to 1925. It describes its culture as grounded in people, ethics, respect, commitment, and excellence, and emphasizes shared success, job stability, and long-term financial growth through its Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a construction-related field, or relevant experience.
Strong written and verbal communication skills for working with project teams, clients, subcontractors, and other stakeholders.
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and professional work habits.
Commitment to learning and growth and developing skills needed to become a successful project leader.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and willingness to learn and use construction management software and technology platforms.
Strong analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills, including the ability to identify issues and develop practical solutions.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining accuracy and meeting deadlines.
Initiative, adaptability, and willingness to take on new challenges and responsibilities.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
Ability to build and maintain positive working relationships through professionalism, integrity, and a customer-service mindset.
Ability to meet the position’s physical and environmental demands, including climbing ladders and scaffolding, working at heights and in confined spaces, driving, walking on uneven or icy surfaces, lifting or adjusting objects weighing 30–50 pounds, handling tools and equipment, and wearing fall and respiratory protection.
Pass an initial pre-employment drug and alcohol test and comply with company-wide annual and random testing.

Nice To Haves

One to two years of experience in engineering, construction management, or a related field; no prior experience is required.
Engineering certifications, such as an EIT.
Completed co-op work rotations or similar experience.

Responsibilities

Demonstrate an understanding of the values and ethics that differentiate Higley Construction in the marketplace.
Read and understand construction drawings and documents and general industry terminology.
Contribute to problem-solving, process improvement, and initiatives that may extend beyond the role’s scope.
Develop a professional network of industry and community relationships.
Manage project engineering duties, including RFIs, submittals, drawing coordination, meeting minutes, and project correspondence.
Help maintain a safe and secure job site.
Assist the project manager with change management.
Assist the superintendent with field coordination and subcontractor management.
Perform other related duties as assigned.