Construction Project Engineer

ACTalent; Hillsboro (OR); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Plan with pretax and Roth

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

HSA

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Actalent in Hillsboro, Oregon, is seeking a Construction Project Engineer to support high‑tech commercial projects onsite. You will coordinate daily activities between office teams and field leadership, ensuring clear communication and thorough task follow‑through.

The role involves tracking RFIs and submittals, assisting with takeoffs and materials analysis, reading blueprints, and maintaining project documentation.

Qualifications

• Experience in construction management and coordinating project activities.
• Ability to read construction drawings and understand materials and methods.
• Familiarity with RFIs, submittals, contracts, and basic workflows.
• Strong Excel skills and experience with Procore or Bluebeam or similar software.

Responsibilities

• Track RFIs, submittals, change orders, and other construction documentation with Excel and PM software.
• Support quantity takeoffs, estimating, and materials analysis for assigned scopes.
• Coordinate daily activities between office teams and field leadership.
• Read and interpret blueprints, specifications, and construction documents.
• Assist with procurement, document logs, updates, and reporting to maintain project flow.
• Ensure documentation accuracy and completeness, prioritizing correctness over speed.
• Maintain proactive communication with subcontractors, vendors, and internal teams.
• Assist with project setup, site logistics planning, and closeout documentation.

Skills

Construction management

Project coordination

Read construction drawings

RFIs & submittals

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Tools

Excel

Procore

Bluebeam

Job description

Job Title: Construction Project Engineer

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Construction Project Engineer to support commercial projects in the high-tech space. This role involves the coordination of daily activities between office teams and field leadership, ensuring effective communication and task follow-through.

Responsibilities

• Track RFIs, submittals, change orders, and other construction documentation using Excel and project management software.
• Support quantity takeoffs, estimating, and materials analysis for assigned scopes.
• Coordinate daily activities between office teams and field leadership.
• Read and interpret blueprints, specifications, and construction documents.
• Assist with procurement, document logs, updates, and reporting to maintain project flow.
• Ensure accuracy and completeness in all documentation, prioritizing correctness over speed.
• Maintain proactive communication with subcontractors, vendors, and internal teams.
• Assist with project setup, job site logistics planning, and closeout documentation.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in construction management and project coordination.
• Ability to read construction drawings and understand construction materials and methods.
• Familiarity with RFIs, submittals, contracts, and basic construction workflows.
• Strong Excel and construction software proficiency (Procore, Bluebeam, or similar).
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and communication skills.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Desire to learn, grow, and support a fast-paced project team.

Work Environment

This position is onsite at a semiconductor client in Hillsboro, offering a casual, respectful atmosphere with opportunities for mentorship and advancement. The firm provides a balanced work environment with ESOP benefits and perks from working for a subcontractor. The role includes a vacation package, 8 holidays, and additional consultant benefits.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Hillsboro, OR.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $38.00 - $55.00/hr.

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.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may depend on specific elections, plan, or program terms.

• 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)

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 24, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Hillsboro,OR.

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.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [e-mail] for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.