Onsite Data Center Project Engineer

Actalent; Iowa City (IA); On-site; USD 46,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental/Vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Time Off/Leave

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Project Engineer to support commercial construction projects in a data center environment. This onsite role in Iowa City involves managing project documentation, coordinating logistics, and collaborating with subcontractors, customers, and internal teams to keep work moving from planning through execution.

Responsibilities include maintaining schedules, QA/QC records, and coordinating with vendors while applying basic HVAC terminology to interpret requirements.

Qualifications

• Experience in commercial construction or project management.
• Experience with RFIs, change orders, submittals, and QA/QC records.
• Ability to read construction documents and schedules.

Responsibilities

• Manage project documentation (RFIs, changes, ASIs, submittals, QA/QC) with accuracy and timely distribution.
• Coordinate jobsite logistics including material deliveries and site paperwork.
• Support estimating and budgeting, including PO and subcontract administration.
• Collaborate with subcontractors, vendors, customers, and internal teams to maintain progress.
• Update schedules and project controls to identify risks or delays.
• Attend meetings and assist with day-to-day project coordination from planning to closeout.
• Assist QA/QC processes by organizing documentation and ensuring standards.
• Apply basic HVAC understanding to interpret requirements and support coordination.

Skills

Project coordination

Communication

Schedule management

Read construction documents

HVAC basics

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Actalent is seeking a Project Engineer to support commercial construction projects in a data center environment. This onsite role in Iowa City involves managing project documentation, coordinating logistics, and collaborating with subcontractors, customers, and internal teams to keep work moving from planning through execution.

Responsibilities include maintaining schedules, QA/QC records, and coordinating with vendors while applying basic HVAC terminology to interpret requirements.