Construction Project Engineer

Job Title: Construction Project EngineerJob Description

The Project Engineer will support a mid-sized design-build firm specializing in industrial facilities such as warehouses, assembly buildings, and automation-focused structures. This role is essential in assisting with project execution from pre-construction planning through closeout. The Project Engineer will work on 2-3 projects simultaneously, each ranging from 10-14 months in duration. This position is ideal for candidates seeking a long-term construction management career path, as Project Engineers typically advance to Project Managers within 2-3 years.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate submittals and track materials.

• Update schedules and distribute drawing sets.

• Maintain project documentation and support subcontractor oversight.

• Ensure all project communication is organized and timely.

• Participate in weekly subcontractor meetings to track submittals, material orders, and drawing updates.

Essential Skills

• 2+ years of experience as a Project Engineer or Assistant Project Manager for a General Contractor.

• Completion of 1-2 industrial construction projects.

• Experience with warehouse, assembly, or automation facility project types.

• Strong material tracking and subcontractor coordination experience.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, Project).

Additional Skills & Qualifications

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

• Design-build project experience.

• Strong problem-solving ability with practical decision-making skills.

• Ability to maintain effective relationships with subcontractors, internal teams, and external partners.

• High attention to detail with strong documentation standards.

Work Environment

95% in-office, 5% onsite for weekly subcontractor meetings (3-4 hour meetings). Hours: 8am-5pm (flexible). Collaborative culture with project managers, superintendents, and design partners. This is a salaried position with a potential $700/monthly car allowance depending on the location and strength of the candidate.

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $75000.00 - $95000.00/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 Farmington Hills,MI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jan 30, 2026.

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.

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