Construction Engineer

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated Construction Engineer to oversee and coordinate all construction-related activities at our site. This person will be managing capital improvement projects on site daily. This role involves collaborating with various departments to ensure seamless operations and compliance with safety and site requirements. If this sounds like you, apply to learn more!

Responsibilities

• Serve as the main point of contact for all construction-related activities at the site.
• Coordinate across Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, Quality, Safety, and Leadership to ensure readiness for upcoming work.
• Act as the day-to-day liaison with the construction management firm.
• Ensure construction work follows approved drawings, schedules, and site requirements.
• Monitor field activities to ensure compliance with safety, food safety, and access protocols.
• Identify and coordinate utility tie-ins and system interferences, including electrical, steam, water, HVAC, and controls.
• Communicate outages, temporary conditions, and recovery plans to minimize operational impact.
• Track schedules, surface risks or conflicts, and support issue resolution.
• Provide clear status updates and maintain documentation throughout the project lifecycle.
• Support project close-out, including punch lists and return-to-normal operations.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Facilities Management, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 3–7 years of experience supporting construction or capital projects in an active manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Experience coordinating work across multiple internal teams.
• Working knowledge of construction sequencing, utility coordination, and site safety.
• Strong organizational skills with clear and confident communication abilities.
• Experience with construction, construction management, project management, and facilities.
• Knowledge in industrial engineering, mechanical engineering, scheduling, and project support.
• HVAC experience.

This is a Contract position based out of North Kingstown, RI.

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $50.00/hr.

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 fully onsite position in North Kingstown,RI.

This position is anticipated to close on May 11, 2026.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we’ve helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000 extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.

Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.

Salary : $40 - $50