Civil Project Engineer Jobs in Michigan
Civil project engineer jobs in Michigan are consistently active, with demand concentrated in transportation infrastructure, municipal utilities, and commercial development across a market that ranges from entry-level project engineers to senior project managers overseeing major public works. Detroit, Grand Rapids, and Lansing drive the largest share of openings, anchored by long-established employers such as AECOM, Hubbell, Roth & Clark, and the Michigan Department of Transportation. Structural, roadway, and stormwater management specialties see the most sustained demand across the state. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Heavy Civil Construction Project Manager
Wixom, MI + Project Locations Throughout Michigan
THE COMPANY
Founded in 1922, Toebe Construction is a heavy civil contractor specializing in bridge, concrete paving, and excavation/underground construction. For more than a century, we have built some of Michigan’s largest and most complex heavy highway construction projects. We take great pride in our employees and our core values of Integrity, Safety, Teamwork, and Trust.
POSITION OVERVIEW
We are looking for an experienced Heavy Civil Construction Project Manager to lead the successful delivery of complex infrastructure projects throughout Michigan. The Project Manager is responsible for overall project performance from initial handoff and planning through construction and final closeout.
Working closely with Superintendents, Project Engineers, field crews, owners, engineers, subcontractors, and suppliers, the Project Manager is expected to understand the work, anticipate issues, make sound decisions, and take ownership of results. The ideal candidate is a proven heavy civil construction professional who can effectively lead people, solve problems, and manage project performance while upholding Toebe's values of Integrity, Safety, Teamwork, and Trust.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead the planning, execution, and closeout of heavy civil construction projects
- Manage project budgets, cost forecasts, quantities, production, schedules, and overall financial performance
- Work closely with Superintendents and field leadership to plan the work, allocate resources, track production, and address changing project conditions
- Review and manage contract documents, plans, specifications, scopes of work, and project requirements
- Manage subcontractors, suppliers, procurement, change orders, and project documentation
- Identify and manage project risks, cost and schedule impacts, changed conditions, and contract issues
- Coordinate with owners, engineers, inspectors, subcontractors, suppliers, and other project stakeholders
- Monitor project performance and take timely action when cost, production, schedule, or other performance varies from plan
- Lead and develop project team members while promoting safe, efficient, and productive operations
EXPERIENCE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
- Minimum 5 years of heavy civil construction experience, including demonstrated project management responsibility
- Experience managing heavy highway, bridge, concrete paving, excavation/underground, airfield, or similar civil infrastructure projects
- BS in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field, or an equivalent combination of education, experience, and responsibility
- Proven ability to independently manage project cost, schedule, production, contracts, and overall project performance
- Strong understanding of heavy civil construction means, methods, sequencing, and field operations
- Experience working on public infrastructure projects for MDOT, federal, municipal, and/or other public agencies
- Highly motivated self-starter with a strong sense of personal accountability and ownership
- Strong problem-solving, critical thinking, and decision-making skills, with the ability to anticipate issues and drive them to resolution
- Strong leadership, communication, follow-up, and attention to detail
- Familiarity with HCSS HeavyJob/HeavyBid, Primavera P6, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Excel
COMPANY BENEFITS
This is a full-time position. Compensation will be based on skills, abilities, and experience. In addition, the Company offers the following benefits:
- Competitive Salary and Bonus Program
- Paid Vacation and Holidays
- Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance (100% Company-paid premiums)
- Group Life, AD&D, Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance (100% Company-paid premiums)
- 401K Retirement Plan with Employer Match
- Vehicle Allowance and Fuel Card
- Ongoing career development and training in a strong, team-based work environment
NEXT STEPS
To be considered, please submit your application through the Toebe Construction Careers page: https://toebeconstruction.bamboohr.com/careers/47.
Selected candidates will participate in our interview and selection process. Any offer of employment will be contingent upon successful completion of Toebe's pre-employment requirements.
Toebe Construction is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace.
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What Michigan Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in civil project engineer jobs across Michigan.
- Active Engineer-in-Training registration or Professional Engineer license through the Michigan Board of Licensure for Engineers and Land Surveyors
- Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or a closely related engineering discipline from an ABET-accredited program
- Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D and project design software commonly used in Michigan infrastructure work
- Experience managing project schedules, budgets, and deliverables from design through construction closeout
- Familiarity with MDOT standards, local municipal permit requirements, and Michigan construction codes
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for coordinating with contractors, clients, and government agencies
Civil Project Engineer Jobs in Michigan: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a civil project engineer in Michigan?
Start with a bachelor's degree in civil engineering from an ABET-accredited program, then pass the Fundamentals of Engineering exam to earn Engineer-in-Training status through the Michigan Board of Licensure for Engineers and Land Surveyors. After gaining qualifying work experience under a licensed Professional Engineer, you sit for the Principles and Practice of Engineering exam to earn your PE license. Most Michigan employers expect candidates to be on this PE licensure path or already licensed.
How much do civil project engineers make in Michigan?
Civil project engineers in Michigan earn a median of about $92,100 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $63,920 for the lowest 10% to over $130,400 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire civil project engineers in Michigan?
Employers hiring civil project engineers in Michigan right now include SME, Jobot, and Core States, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Michigan's strong public infrastructure investment and active commercial development pipeline keep engineering consultancies and state agency contractors among the most consistent hirers in the state.
Which Michigan cities have the most civil project engineer jobs?
Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo, and Wixom consistently post the most civil project engineer openings in Michigan. Detroit anchors the market through large-scale infrastructure redevelopment and its concentration of engineering consultancies, while Grand Rapids reflects sustained commercial and municipal growth in West Michigan, and Lansing sees steady demand driven by state government projects and MDOT contracts.
Are there remote civil project engineer jobs in Michigan?
Yes, but they're rare. Civil project engineering is heavily field- and site-dependent, so most roles require regular presence on job sites or in client offices. About 50% of civil project engineer openings tied to Michigan are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those positions tend to cover design-phase tasks, report writing, or project coordination work that does not require daily site visits.
How can I get hired as a civil project engineer in Michigan with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying to project engineer or engineer-in-training roles at Michigan engineering consultancies such as AECOM or Hubbell, Roth & Clark, which regularly hire new graduates and pair them with senior PEs. MDOT also runs structured new-professional programs for graduates entering public-sector roles. Lateral moves from construction management, survey technician, or CAD design positions are common, and having your EIT certification from the Michigan Board of Licensure for Engineers and Land Surveyors gives any entry-level candidate a clear edge.
Where can I find and apply to civil project engineer jobs in Michigan?
You can find and apply to civil project engineer jobs in Michigan on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across the state. Search for roles that match your experience and specialization, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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