Traveling Project Engineer

Actalent; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Project Engineer to bridge field operations and project management on large-scale construction projects. You will coordinate with subs and design teams, manage RFIs, track budgets, and support scheduling to drive on-time delivery.

The role offers a path to project management, with a schedule that includes significant travel and extended work weeks depending on project needs.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of experience as a Project Engineer in commercial construction.
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field.
• Strong understanding of drawings, specs, and PM fundamentals.
• Proficiency with Procore and Building Connected.
• Excellent organizational, time management, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage RFIs and submittals.
• Coordinate with subcontractors and design teams.
• Track project budgets and manage change orders.
• Support scheduling to ensure timely completion.
• Oversee project closeout activities.

Skills

Project Engineer exp

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management/Engineering

Tools

Procore

Building Connected

Job description

Job Title: Project Engineer

Job Description

The Project Engineer plays a pivotal role in ensuring the successful delivery of large-scale, mission-critical construction projects. This position serves as the vital link between field operations and project management, ensuring smooth coordination and execution.

Responsibilities

• Manage RFIs (Requests for Information) and submittals.
• Coordinate effectively with subcontractors and design teams.
• Track project budgets and manage change orders.
• Support scheduling efforts to ensure timely project completion.
• Oversee project closeout activities to ensure all deliverables are met.

Essential Skills

• Minimum of 2-3 years of experience as a Project Engineer in the commercial construction industry.
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field.
• Strong understanding of construction drawings, specifications, and project management fundamentals.
• Proficiency with construction management software such as Procore and Building Connected.
• Excellent organizational, time management, and communication skills.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• A passion for learning about technically complex projects is essential.
• A proactive, detail-oriented, and solution-focused mindset.
• Ambition to grow into a Project Manager role.

Work Environment

The work environment involves a strong team and support structure, offering opportunities for career progression, particularly into a Project Manager role. Typical work expectations include 60+ hours per week with travel rotations of either 10 days on with 4 days off or 11 days on with 3 days off. During these rotations, work is typically conducted 6 days per week with occasional weekends, roughly once per month or every 6 weeks.

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Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Minneapolis, MN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $80000.00 - $140000.00/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 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 Minneapolis,MN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 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 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.