Project Engineer

Job Description

A dynamic opportunity awaits a skilled Project Engineer to join a design-build construction team, assisting superintendents and project managers with commercial projects. The role involves working closely with various project teams to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget. The position involves handling multiple projects simultaneously, including municipal, industrial, and storage unit ventures.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update project drawings, specifications, and documentation.
• Administer submittal process, including identifying required submittals by spec and drawing, collecting, logging, reviewing, and submitting or approving as necessary.
• Assist in developing project schedules.
• Help in creating proposals.
• Coordinate and communicate effectively with subcontractors and the project team.
• Develop and manage comprehensive project schedules.
• Monitor field progress and ensure quality standards are met.
• Assist with cost control, change orders, and project closeout procedures.
• Enforce safety standards and maintain required certifications.

Essential Skills

• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Project Engineer or similar role in commercial construction projects.
• Strong understanding of construction documents, drawings, and technical specifications.
• Experience with project scheduling or project management software, such as Microsoft Project.
• Knowledge of construction means, methods, and materials.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field (preferred).
• Experience with construction scheduling, quantity takeoffs, change orders, and subcontractor management.
• Ability to perform quantity takeoff.
• Experience in preparing change orders, budgets, and subcontractor purchase orders may lead to a consideration for an Assistant Project Manager role.

Recruiter: Eisen Hardy - 'ehardy@actalentservices.com'

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Brighton, MI.

The pay range for this position is $70000.00 - $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)

This is a fully onsite position in Brighton,MI.

This position is anticipated to close on May 8, 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 : $70,000 - $85,000