Project Engineer/Cost Engineer
Job in
Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, 48228, USA
Listed on 2026-06-19
Listing for:
Sachse Careers
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-06-19
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Overview
Depending on qualifications and project needs, this role may be filled as either a Project Engineer or a Cost Engineer.
Benefits- Unlimited PTO
- Role‑Specific Training + Mentoring
- Award‑Winning ‘Project:
U’ Wellness Program - Social Mission Committee + Philanthropic Activities
- Weekly Professional Massages
- Financial Lunch and Learns
Change Management
- Assist/Input all potential cost items
- Review, qualify and prepare change orders
- Process all project costs and invoices
- Responsible for updating and preparing committed cost reports (job/client specific)
- Request and obtain pricing for all changes (submittal/RFI/Bulletins, etc.)
Document Control
- Process submittals and shop drawings
- Log in and track Requests for Information
- Receive and route jobsite correspondence
- Maintain and distribute project documentation
- Obtain and process start‑up and closeout documents
- Manage and update drawings and specifications
- Document minutes during jobsite meetings
- Archive project information at completion
Procurement
- Assist project manager and estimator in establishing committed cost report.
- Develop/ set up submittal register
- Develop required on‑job log (materials)
Field Operations
- Enforce corporate safety policies on jobsite, working closely with the project manager, safety representative, and superintendent to support the project safety plan.
- Track timely receipt of required submittals/shop drawings and samples.
- 2-3 years of experience in the construction industry
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering or Architecture
- Ability to lead meetings
- Resourcefulness and ability to track down information quickly and accurately
- Maintains high level of professionalism at all levels
- Cost management skills
- Excellent written/oral communication and presentation skills
- Commitment to detail and strong sense of urgency
- Outstanding customer service skills
- Must be well organized and possess problem solving skills
- Positive attitude and a good sense of humor
- Negotiation experience and skills
- Ability to work in a high energy, fast paced team environment
- Must be able to work with minimal supervision
Our company is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace that strives for inclusion. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, veteran status, or any other protected group. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by contacting our VP of People, Myra Ebarb, at
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