Lead Project Engineer

Kokosing Materials, Inc.

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Detroit, MI Until 8/22/2026 5+ years exp First posted June 18, 2026 Last posted June 18, 2026
Job description

Kokosing (www.kokosing.biz) is one of America's 50 largest General Contractors and services a broad spectrum of clients in both the private and public business sectors. Kokosing's services include heavy civil/industrial construction such as highways, bridges, underground utilities, water/wastewater facilities, and marine construction. For over 75 years, Kokosing has successfully attracted the most qualified technical personnel in the construction industry by offering visible challenges, superior quality, and attractive rewards. With over $2.8 billion in annual sales and a commitment to its workforce, Kokosing is the winning team.

Job Description:

We are seeking a Lead Engineer (Water/Wastewater construction) in the Detroit market.

Summary:

  • Working onsite with the Team to plan, develop, coordinate, and manage onsite construction engineering activities for Water/Wastewater projects.


Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Manage project engineering and related personnel functions and activities. Includes personnel planning and administration, work assignments, disciplinary actions, etc.
  • Ensure project engineering activities comply with company and contract requirements and support overall construction schedule (Primavera P6).
  • Provide technical support for construction effort including participation in construction planning and design; interpretation of design; application of construction methods; resolution and documentation of deign conflicts; contractibility reviews, etc.
  • Develop, implement and administer project engineering procedures and other work controlling documents (submittals, RFI’s, expediting material deliveries, payment of Subcontractors/Vendors and Owner pay requests).
  • Represent company, project and/or department during A/E, client and project management meetings.
  • Interface all on-site departments as required to resolve problems, ensure quality of construction, etc. in support of overall project schedule.
  • Oversee all pre-construction services, design build services, and business development for the project.
  • Perform additional assignments per supervisor’s direction.


Education and Experience:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management preferred or equivalent technical training and related experience.
  • 5+ years of similar construction engineering experience.
  • Bridge experience is a strong plus.


Skills and Abilities:

  • Advanced knowledge of construction engineering technology, codes, standards, etc., plus an in-depth understanding of the interdependence and relationship between other functional units required.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, plus demonstrated ability to manage a team of varied disciplines.
  • Registration as a Professional Engineer is preferred but not required.

Kokosing is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action federal and state contractor. The company does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class.

About this role

Summary

Manage onsite construction engineering activities for water/wastewater projects in Detroit.

Job title

Lead Project Engineer

Experience level

5+ years

Minimum experience

5+ years exp

Industry

construction

Location requirements

Onsite in Detroit, MI; no remote work.

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

civil engineeringconstruction managementproject coordinationcontract interpretationdesign review

Preferred skills

bridge experienceconstruction technologyteam managementP.E. registration

Specializations

water/wastewaterconstructioncivil engineering
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Detroit, MI, USA

On-site City