The Whiting-Turner Contracting CompanyVerified Source

Entry-Level Engineer Whiting Turner Contracting

Onsite · Detroit, Michigan
Posted August 12, 2026
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Overview

Lead construction operations as part of a project management team. This role focuses on coordinating work across stakeholders while ensuring quality compliance and safety standards.

What You'll Do11

  • 1Coordinate work with project owners architects engineers inspectors and subcontractors
  • 2Manage estimating and bidding processes to track project budgets
  • 3Resolve design issues and address field problems through change order implementation
  • 4Write contracts and purchase orders using standardized language
  • 5Participate in coordination meetings to resolve labor concerns
  • 6Ensure quality adherence during project execution
  • 7Implement project schedules and monitor task completion
  • 8Document technical financial and personnel aspects of each project
  • 9Review submissions such as drawings specifications and submittals
  • 10Track project phases against milestones
  • 11Establish safety protocols for site operations

Requirements7

  • 1Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology Construction Management or related field
  • 2Experience with safety regulations ANSI standards local and state building codes
  • 3Proficiency in scheduling software
  • 4Ability to interpret technical specifications blueprints and engineering drawings
  • 5Strong communication skills for cross-functional collaboration
  • 6Familiarity with construction project lifecycle documentation
  • 7Commitment to maintaining safe work environments

Salary Insight

Salary not disclosed in listing

Location

Typeonsite
LocationDetroit, Michigan

Required Skills

Reading technical specificationsBlueprint interpretationScheduling softwareConstruction safety regulationsEngineering principles
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