Project engineer

Job Title: Project Engineer

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated Project Engineer to join our team and assist superintendents and project managers with commercial projects. In this role, you will work closely with various project teams to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget. You will be responsible for managing multiple projects simultaneously, including municipal, industrial, and storage unit projects.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update project drawings, specifications, and documentation.

• Administer the submittal process by identifying required submittals, collecting, logging, reviewing, and submitting or approving them as required.

• Assist in developing project schedules and creating proposals.

• Coordinate and communicate effectively with subcontractors and the project team.

• Develop and manage project schedules.

• Monitor field progress and quality of the projects.

• Assist with cost control, change orders, and project closeout procedures.

• Enforce safety standards and maintain required certifications.

Essential Skills

• Minimum of 2 years of experience as a Project Engineer or similar role with a general contractor on 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, including construction scheduling and quantity takeoffs.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field is a bonus.

• Project scheduling experience.

• Ability to perform quantity takeoffs.

Work Environment

The work environment includes typical hours from 7 AM to 4:30 PM with some Saturdays required if a project is behind schedule. The position is 75% office-based and 25% fieldwork. It is a salaried position with no overtime.

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Brighton,MI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 19, 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.

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