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Construction Project Engineer

$5,000 per month

Actalent

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Project Engineer Job Description

We are seeking a dynamic and dedicated Project Engineer for an exciting 2-year project in Zeeland, MI, valued at $500 million. Due to a Non-Disclosure Agreement, specific details about the project owner will be shared during the interview process. This role offers a $5,000/month per diem, including two home rotations, and covers initial mobilization and demobilization costs. This is a salaried position with the opportunity for straight-time overtime pay.

Responsibilities
  • Provide technical, administrative, and subcontractor management support to Project Managers and Project Directors.
  • Coordinate development and maintenance of execution plans, scopes, schedules, and budgets.
  • Manage documentation, submittals, RFIs, and communication among project stakeholders.
  • Support procurement, contract administration, and change management processes.
  • Participate in safety planning and quality assurance, including shop drawing reviews and design compliance.
  • Track project costs, prepare invoices, and report on project status.
  • Maintain project documentation systems and assist with closeout deliverables and turnover packages.
  • Contribute to marketing materials, proposals, and ongoing team coordination across departments.
Essential Skills
  • Proficiency in construction and construction management.
  • Experience with Procore for managing workflow.
  • Strong skills in contracts, submittals, and client communication.
  • 3-8 years of experience in Engineering, Project Delivery, or a related discipline.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
  • Bachelors degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline, or an equivalent technical degree.
Work Environment

The position requires travel to and support of multiple projects throughout the Midwest region. The work environment emphasizes teamwork and cross-departmental coordination to ensure project success.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Pittsburgh, PA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $46.00/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)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Pittsburgh, PA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 26, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Pittsburgh,PA.

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.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications withoutregard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability,sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protectedby law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification oradjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability,please email View email address on ziprecruiter.com for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in thecity and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicantswith arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as acondition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this lawshall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process,including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applicationsand qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, youacknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

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