What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Engineer position at Actalent?
Description
Role Overview
Microsoft is standardizing project teams to include one Construction Manager (CM) per project, supported by Project Engineers (PEs) who own the day-to-day project execution details. This Project Engineer role is intentionally designed as a training and development pathway to Construction Manager.
For the first 3 months, this Project Engineer will work closely embedded with the CM (“tied at the hip”), learning Microsoft’s construction processes, documentation standards, and project controls while serving as the CM’s eyes, ears, and organizational backbone.
This role is ideal for someone who is hungry to learn, takes ownership, and wants to grow into a CM role and not limited to a single discipline or traditional academic experience.
Skills
construction, project engineer
Top Skills Details
construction,project engineer
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Key Responsibilities
Project & Construction Support
Partner directly with the Construction Manager to support daily construction activities.
Act as the central point for project documentation, communication, and coordination.
Learn and manage RFIs, submittals, drawings, change documentation, and project logs.
Track action items, open issues, and follow-ups across contractors, vendors, and internal teams.
Support site walks, meetings, and coordination efforts as directed by the CM.
Document Control & Project Ownership
Serve as document control lead for the project:
Intake, track, distribute, and log RFIs and submittals
Ensure documentation is complete, current, and properly routed
Become the most informed person on the project outside of the CM.
Take ownership of understanding:
What’s happening on site
What’s coming next
Where risks or gaps exist
Learning Microsoft’s Way of Building
Participate in Microsoft-led PE onboarding and mini‑training currently being developed.
Learn Microsoft’s standards for:
Construction execution
Communication flow
Quality and documentation expectations
Develop a foundational understanding of:
What an RFI is and how it’s used
What a submittal is and why it matters
How contractors and owners interact in a data center environment
Experience Level
Entry Level
Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract position based out of Boydton, VA.
Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $60.00 - $60.00/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 Boydton,VA.
Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Apr 27, 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.
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