Project Engineer

We are seeking an experienced Project Engineer to support the delivery of complex construction projects within a fast-paced, highly technical semiconductor manufacturing environment in Santa Clara, CA.
This role is ideal for a Project Engineer who excels on the project administration, documentation, and coordination side of construction management . The successful candidate will play a critical role in maintaining project controls, managing documentation workflows, supporting subcontractor coordination, and ensuring project teams have the information necessary to execute work efficiently.
The environment is demanding, schedule-driven, and requires an individual who can manage multiple priorities simultaneously while maintaining exceptional attention to detail.
Key Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain project documentation including RFIs, submittals, change orders, meeting minutes, drawing logs, and closeout documentation.
• Track and coordinate document control processes to ensure timely review and distribution of project information.
• Support project managers and superintendents with administrative and operational project needs.
• Assist in subcontractor management, including procurement support, compliance tracking, and coordination of deliverables.
• Review project specifications, drawings, and contract documents to identify potential issues and facilitate resolutions.
• Prepare and maintain reports related to project status, schedule updates, cost tracking, and procurement activities.
• Coordinate with owners, design teams, trade partners, and field personnel to facilitate project execution.
• Assist with budget tracking, change management processes, and forecasting activities.
• Participate in project meetings and maintain accurate records of discussions, action items, and decisions.
• Support quality control and project closeout processes, including punch list management and turnover documentation.
• Ensure all project records are maintained in accordance with company and client standards.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field.
• 4+ years of experience as a Project Engineer or similar construction management role.
• Strong experience managing construction paperwork, project documentation, and project controls processes.
• Experience supporting large-scale commercial, industrial, advanced technology, healthcare, life sciences, or mission-critical construction projects.
• Working knowledge of RFIs, submittals, change orders, contracts, schedules, and document management systems.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and common construction management software platforms.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines simultaneously.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working on semiconductor, technology, manufacturing, data center, or other highly regulated construction projects.
• Previous experience supporting projects on occupied or active industrial campuses.
• Familiarity with Primavera P6, Procore, Bluebeam, Autodesk Construction Cloud, or similar platforms.
• Understanding of construction scheduling, procurement, and cost management processes.
• Experience working directly with owners, trade partners, and design consultants in a fast-paced environment.

Ideal Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate is a highly organized and detail-oriented Project Engineer who enjoys being the operational backbone of a project team. They thrive in environments where documentation accuracy, responsiveness, and accountability are critical to project success. This person is comfortable handling large volumes of paperwork, managing competing priorities, and supporting multiple stakeholders while maintaining a strong sense of urgency.
Candidates who have supported complex construction projects and have developed expertise in RFI management, submittals, document control, procurement tracking, and project coordination will be particularly successful in this role.
Why This Opportunity?

• Support a high-profile project within a leading semiconductor manufacturing environment.
• Join a large, collaborative project team delivering technically complex work.
• Gain exposure to one of the most demanding and schedule-driven sectors of construction.
• Opportunity to contribute to a long-term project with significant career growth potential.

Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of San Jose, CA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $45.00 - $60.00/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)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in San Jose,CA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Oct 20, 2026.
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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