Project Engineer

Actalent; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Project Engineer for a on-site role in Kansas City, MO, focusing on design-build and industrial construction. The candidate will manage documents, schedules, and communications, coordinating with superintendents, subcontractors, and designers to keep projects aligned and on track.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years of experience, a construction management or engineering degree, and strong Procore skills to handle cost, schedule, and submittals while maintaining safety and

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in design-build and/or industrial construction.
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field.
• Strong understanding of construction processes including bidding, budgeting, scheduling, and subcontractor coordination.
• Proficiency with Procore or similar project management software.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure, solve problems efficiently, and coordinate multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and distribute the most current construction documents, including addenda, ASIs, and approved proposal requests.
• Manage project information within Procore and internal systems.
• Record and issue meeting minutes to ensure clear communication and accountability.
• Maintain a change order log and compile pricing for changes within one week of reported events.
• Assist in issuing subcontracts and purchase orders with accuracy and timeliness.
• Read and understand subcontract conditions and prime contract requirements.
• Update project schedules weekly and support field staff with the information and tools needed to execute work.
• Collaborate closely with superintendents, subcontractors, designers, and consultants to maintain alignment across project phases.
• Analyze, manage, and mitigate project risks proactively.
• Manage submittal logs, RFIs, and other project controls to ensure timely processing.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and contribute to process enhancements.
• Promote and uphold strong safety culture across all project activities.
• Serve as a professional, friendly representative of the company, understanding that your attitude reflects the entire team.

Skills

Construction management

Procore

Scheduling

Subcontractor coordination

Documentation

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management

Engineering

Tools

Procore

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking a motivated and skilled Project Engineer to join our team. This role is integral to the successful execution and management of construction projects, ensuring all documentation, schedules, and communications are precise and up-to-date. The ideal candidate will have direct experience in construction management, with a keen eye for detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and distribute the most current construction documents, including addenda, ASIs, and approved proposal requests.
• Manage project information within Procore and internal systems.
• Record and issue meeting minutes to ensure clear communication and accountability.
• Maintain a change order log and compile pricing for changes within one week of reported events.
• Assist in issuing subcontracts and purchase orders with accuracy and timeliness.
• Read and understand subcontract conditions and prime contract requirements.
• Update project schedules weekly and support field staff with the information and tools needed to execute work.
• Collaborate closely with superintendents, subcontractors, designers, and consultants to maintain alignment across project phases.
• Analyze, manage, and mitigate project risks proactively.
• Manage submittal logs, RFIs, and other project controls to ensure timely processing.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and contribute to process enhancements.
• Promote and uphold strong safety culture across all project activities.
• Serve as a professional, friendly representative of the company, understanding that your attitude reflects the entire team.

Essential Skills

• Minimum 3 years of experience in design-build and/or industrial construction.
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field.
• Strong understanding of construction processes including bidding, budgeting, scheduling, and subcontractor coordination.
• Proficiency with Procore or similar project management software.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure, solve problems efficiently, and coordinate multiple tasks.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in working with large general contractors that self-perform and are growing.

Work Environment

This position is based on-site in Kansas City, MO, with occasional travel for projects. The work environment emphasizes strong safety culture and offers opportunities to collaborate with a dynamic team.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Kansas City, MO.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $70000.00 - $105000.00/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.

Kadean Company Benefits. PTO, Holiday, Health, Dental, 401k Match.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Kansas City,MO.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 16, 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.

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.