Project Engineer

Job Title: Project Engineer

Job Description

The Project Engineer supports mission critical construction projects by assisting the project team with both field and project management activities. This role focuses on ensuring the successful delivery of large-scale commercial construction projects through careful coordination, documentation, and communication across all phases of the work.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation, tracking, and management of Requests for Information (RFIs) to ensure timely clarification of project details.
• Support the development, review, and coordination of submittals, ensuring they meet project specifications and schedule requirements.
• Contribute to project scheduling efforts by helping monitor progress, update timelines, and identify potential impacts to the construction schedule.
• Coordinate with subcontractors and vendors to align deliverables, resolve issues, and maintain clear communication throughout the project.
• Help plan and manage site logistics to support efficient field operations and safe, organized work areas.
• Participate in site inspections to verify work quality, compliance with plans and specifications, and adherence to safety and construction standards.
• Assist in developing and maintaining punch lists, tracking completion of outstanding items, and supporting project closeout activities.
• Support project documentation and document control, including organizing drawings, specifications, reports, and correspondence.
• Contribute to cost control efforts by helping track change orders, estimates, and other project financial information.
• Collaborate closely with both field and project management teams to address issues, solve problems, and keep the project moving forward.
• Adapt to changing project needs and priorities while maintaining organized records and clear communication.
• Travel to project sites as required to provide on-site support and gain hands-on experience with field operations.

Essential Skills

• Experience or training in project management within a construction or commercial construction environment.
• Understanding of construction management principles and practices.
• Knowledge of commercial construction processes, including scheduling, coordination, and quality control.
• Ability to assist with RFIs, submittals, change orders, estimation, cost control, and document control.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks and manage time effectively.
• Proactive approach to work, with the ability to identify issues and take initiative to resolve them.
• High attention to detail to ensure accuracy in documentation, coordination, and project tracking.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to work effectively with field teams, project managers, subcontractors, and vendors.
• Ability to learn quickly and adapt to changing project requirements and conditions.
• Problem-solving skills to address project challenges and support timely resolution.
• Willingness and ability to travel to project sites as needed.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Expereince or coursework in construction, construction management, or related fields.
• Familiarity with mission critical facilities or projects is beneficial.
• Comfort working in fast-paced, large-scale project environments.
• Ability to collaborate across disciplines and build strong working relationships with diverse project teams.
• Interest in long-term career growth within the construction and project management field.

Work Environment

This role is based onsite at a mission critical construction site, offering daily exposure to active field operations and project management activities. The environment is dynamic and fast-paced, with close collaboration between field teams, subcontractors, and project management staff. Work is primarily conducted on and around the construction site, requiring attention to safety practices and coordination with multiple stakeholders. The company provides a strong support structure and opportunities for growth, allowing the Project Engineer to gain hands-on experience and develop professionally within a supportive team setting.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Minneapolis, MN.

The pay range for this position is $1538.00 - $1923.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Minneapolis, MN.

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 13, 2026.

This is a fully onsite position in Minneapolis,MN.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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