What are the responsibilities and job description for the Construction Project Engineer position at Actalent?
About the Role:
We’re hiring a Project Engineer to support commercial construction projects throughout the Greater Milwaukee Area. This is an excellent opportunity for early-career professionals (0–3 years of experience) to gain hands-on experience, work with experienced mentors, and grow into future leadership roles — all while staying local with minimal travel.
What You’ll Do:
- Assist Project Managers with day-to-day operations of commercial construction projects
- Help coordinate subcontractors, materials, and schedules to keep projects on track
- Review drawings, RFIs, submittals, and change orders
- Maintain organized project documentation and reports
- Conduct site visits to monitor progress and support field teams
- Communicate with vendors, clients, and internal teams to ensure smooth execution
What You Bring:
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 0–3 years of experience in construction or engineering (internships count!)
- Strong organizational and communication skills
- Eagerness to learn and grow in a fast-paced environment
- Familiarity with construction software (Procore, Bluebeam, or similar) is a plus
Why This Role?
- Local projects– minimal travel, stay close to home
- Mentorship & growth– work alongside experienced PMs and superintendents
- Diverse commercial projects– from retail and office to healthcare and education
- Career path– clear opportunities to advance into Project Management
Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of Waukesha, WI.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $60000.00 - $85000.00/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)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Waukesha,WI.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Nov 28, 2025.
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 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.
Salary : $60,000 - $85,000