Construction Project Engineer

Actalent; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision

401k

PTO 80 hours

Personal days (3)

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Construction Project Engineer / Field Engineer to support commercial construction projects in Detroit, MI. The role emphasizes field coordination, documentation, and safety, working with project managers and subcontractors across diverse facilities.

You will help manage RFIs, submittals, schedules, and quality while traveling to multiple job sites as needed. A bachelor’s degree in a related field is required, with 2+ years of relevant experience and strong communication

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, or related field.
• 2+ years of experience on commercial construction projects.
• Willingness to travel to multiple job sites.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day field operations and coordinate subcontractors.
• Track RFIs, submittals, and change orders to maintain documentation.
• Perform site walks, inspections, and quality checks to verify requirements.
• Assist in developing schedules and project documentation.
• Coordinate with clients and design teams to resolve issues and align project goals.
• Ensure all work complies with drawings, specs, and safety standards.
• Assist with project closeout activities and turnover documentation.
• Support document control with daily reporting and field records.
• Collaborate with field teams to address issues and solve problems on site.

Skills

Field coordination

RFIs & submittals

Document control

Site safety

Drawings & specs

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Job Title: Construction Project Engineer / Field Engineer

The Construction Project Engineer / Field Engineer supports project teams in delivering commercial construction projects from preconstruction through closeout. You work closely with Project Managers, Superintendents, subcontractors, and clients to ensure projects are executed safely, on time, and within scope. In this primarily field-based role, you coordinate daily site activities, manage project documentation, and help maintain quality and safety standards across a variety of industrial, automotive, higher education, and healthcare projects.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day field operations and coordinate subcontractors and trades to keep work progressing according to plan.
• Track and manage RFIs, submittals, and change orders to maintain accurate project documentation and communication.
• Perform regular site walks, inspections, and quality checks to verify work aligns with project requirements.
• Assist in developing and maintaining project schedules, as well as preparing project documentation and reporting.
• Coordinate with clients, design teams, and internal stakeholders to resolve issues and maintain alignment on project goals.
• Ensure all work complies with project specifications, construction drawings, and applicable safety standards.
• Assist with project closeout activities, including punch lists, turnover documentation, and final inspections.
• Support document control processes, including daily reporting and record keeping for field activities.
• Collaborate with field teams to address issues in real time and support effective problem solving in dynamic site conditions.

Essential Skills

• At least 2 years of experience as a Project Engineer working on commercial construction projects.
• Hands-on experience with field coordination of subcontractors and trades on active job sites.
• Proficiency in managing RFIs, submittals, change orders, and document control processes.
• Experience with daily reporting and maintaining accurate construction project documentation.
• Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, or a related field.
• Ability to travel as required to support multiple job sites.
• Strong understanding of construction drawings, specifications, and project documentation.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced field environment.
• Effective communication skills for collaborating with field teams, clients, and design professionals.
• Solid foundation in construction project coordination and project management principles.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working on industrial, automotive, and higher education construction projects.
• Experience supporting projects in healthcare or similar complex facility environments.
• Experience working with a general contractor delivering commercial construction work.
• Construction management and project coordination experience across multiple stakeholders.
• Problem-solving mindset with the ability to respond to changing field conditions and constraints.
• Interest in career growth into Project Manager or Superintendent roles through hands-on field experience.
• Ability to build collaborative relationships and contribute to a team-driven, safety-focused culture.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail when handling project documentation and reporting.

Work Environment

This is a primarily field-based role supporting active construction sites across Southeast Michigan. Projects may be located at large industrial and automotive facilities, university campuses, or healthcare facilities. You work in a fast-paced environment with multiple stakeholders and ongoing site activity, and you may support multiple smaller special projects or one larger construction project at a time. You collaborate with a sizeable team that includes a large self-perform workforce and a substantial full-time staff, within a culture that emphasizes collaboration, safety, and professional growth. The role involves regular presence on construction sites, coordination with field teams, and exposure to typical construction site conditions and equipment.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Detroit, MI.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $75000.00 - $80000.00/yr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

• Health, dental, vision 401k 80 hours of PTO 3 personal days

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Detroit,MI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 5, 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 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

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