What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Engineer position at Actalent?
Job Title: Project Engineer
Job Description
We are seeking a skilled Project Engineer with a strong background in civil or landscape construction to join our dynamic team. This role requires a balance of office and field work, with approximately 80% of your time spent in our state-of-the-art office and 20% in the field. You will be instrumental in ensuring projects meet specifications, timelines, and budgets, working closely with our project management and site supervision teams.
Responsibilities
- Procure materials and manage submittals.
- Oversee RFI management and assist the team with planning and scheduling.
- Collaborate with the Project Superintendent to ensure compliance with plans and specifications.
- Work with the Project Manager on budget reviews and ensure costs are coded correctly to field activities.
- Assist with monthly billing and track extra work.
Essential Skills
- Minimum of 3 years of site supervision or project management experience in civil or landscape construction.
- Ability to read and understand blueprints, specifications, contract requirements, and schematics.
- Proficiency in using Procore or HCSS for organizing construction documents.
- Experience as a project engineer managing RFIs, submittals, and change orders.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Degree in Engineering or Construction Management, or commensurate experience.
- 2 years of prior experience with a heavy/civil self-perform construction company preferred.
Work Environment
Work in a brand-new office space with office hours from 8am to 5pm. Join a team of over 20 professionals in a collaborative and innovative environment. Our company has a long-standing history of over 25 years and boasts a significant backlog of work with high-profile clients such as the Port Authority, DOT, and Transit. Enjoy working with cutting-edge software like HCSS Heavy Bid/Heavy Job, BlueBeam, and Procore.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $33.65 - $38.46/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 Bridgewater,NJ.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Oct 11, 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 : $34 - $38
