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Project Engineer

Actalent
Morristown, NJ Contractor
POSTED ON 9/20/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/20/2025

Job Title: Project Engineer

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled Project Engineer to join our dedicated team. This position offers a remarkable opportunity for growth within a stable company that has been operational since 1952. The role involves comprehensive planning, communication, and management of construction projects, with a focus on quality and safety. You will be essential in supporting project execution from planning to completion, ensuring adherence to schedule and budget.

Responsibilities

  • Attend meetings with clients and contractors to ensure effective communication.
  • Direct day-to-day on-site supervision of the field labor force.
  • Review and become familiar with the project budget and general conditions estimate.
  • Review and approve Trade Contractor Payment Applications alongside the Project Manager.
  • Develop and maintain site logistics plans in coordination with the Project Manager, clients, and contractors.
  • Conduct quality and safety inspections to ensure compliance with standards.
  • Coordinate site testing and inspection efforts.
  • Communicate and enforce the Safety and Health Management Program.
  • Manage project schedules, including preparing look-ahead schedules to ensure timely completion of activities.
  • Prepare and submit Superintendent’s Daily Reports documenting project progress.
  • Participate in project meetings, including subcontractor and foreman’s meetings.
  • Review and assist in developing scopes of work for each subcontractor.

Essential Skills

  • 3-5 years of experience in industrial or large-scale commercial interior construction.
  • Experience with construction management software such as Procore.
  • Proven ability to handle RFIs and Change Orders independently.
  • Trades experience in MEP, Carpentry, or Masonry.
  • Proficient in project management and commercial construction.
  • Bachelor's degree in Construction Management.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

  • Experience with industrial projects such as Amazon Warehouses is beneficial.
  • Strong communication and organizational skills.

Work Environment

This role is fully on-site, Monday through Friday, from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Initially, you will work in an office setting before transitioning to the project site in Baltimore. The position offers full compensation for lodging, per diem expenses, and provides a company vehicle for all travel. You will be part of a small, close-knit team of 10, contributing to a family-owned company with projects backed up until 2026.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $38.00 - $48.00/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 Morristown,NJ.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 3, 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 : $38 - $48

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