Construction Project Engineer

Job Title: Field Engineer / Field Coordinator (Data Center Build)

Job Description

This role supports large-scale mission critical and industrial construction projects by coordinating field operations, materials, documentation, and schedules to ensure smooth project execution. The field engineer / field coordinator works closely with project leadership and field personnel to track progress, support quality and safety processes, and assist with day-to-day activities on active construction sites. This position is ideal for an early-career construction professional who enjoys working in the field, communicates clearly, and thrives in a fast-paced construction environment.

Responsibilities

• Support daily field activities on large-scale mission critical and industrial construction projects.

• Coordinate with project leadership and field personnel to assist with overall project execution.

• Track project progress and help maintain accurate records of work completed.

• Assist with material coordination, including tracking deliveries and ensuring materials are available when needed.

• Support quality tracking processes to help ensure work meets project specifications and standards.

• Assist with safety processes in the field by following established procedures and supporting compliance efforts.

• Contribute to production tracking by monitoring work activities and reporting status to project leadership.

• Provide scheduling support by helping to organize tasks, timelines, and field activities.

• Read and interpret construction documentation, including drawings and specifications, to support field operations.

• Interact regularly with superintendents, foremen, subcontractors, electricians, and other field personnel to coordinate work.

• Use construction technology tools such as Procore, Bluebeam, and Primavera P6 to support documentation, coordination, and scheduling.

• Communicate clearly with stakeholders, ask questions when clarification is needed, and escalate issues appropriately.

• Collaborate with project managers and superintendents to ensure field operations align with project plans and objectives.

• Support electrical construction and data center or mission critical project activities as directed by project leadership.

• Travel to project sites as required and work onsite in a combination of field and trailer/office environments.

Essential Skills

• 03 years of experience in construction, engineering, or project support.

• Background in construction management, engineering, mechanical, electrical, or a related field.

• Ability to read and understand construction documentation, including drawings and specifications.

• Comfort interacting with superintendents, foremen, subcontractors, and field personnel.

• Strong verbal communication skills and the confidence to ask questions and seek clarification.

• Experience or exposure to field operations in a construction environment.

• Ability to support material, quality, safety, and production processes in the field.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel.

• Strong computer skills and comfort working with construction software tools.

• Critical thinking ability to identify issues, propose solutions, and support decision-making.

• Coachable personality with a willingness to learn and adapt.

• Self-motivated approach with the ability to work independently and take initiative.

• Ability to travel and work onsite at active construction projects.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Degree in construction management, engineering, mechanical, electrical, or a related discipline is preferred but not required.

• Experience using Procore for construction management and field documentation.

• Experience using Bluebeam for reviewing and marking up construction drawings.

• Experience using Primavera P6 for scheduling and project planning.

• Exposure to electrical construction projects.

• Exposure to data center construction and mission critical environments.

Work Environment

The role is primarily field-based and centered on active construction sites, supporting large mission critical and industrial projects. You will work closely with project managers, superintendents, electricians, and other field personnel in a collaborative, fast-paced setting. The work environment includes a combination of job site work and trailer or office-based tasks, requiring frequent movement between field and office areas. Travel may be required to reach project locations, and you will regularly use technology tools such as Procore, Bluebeam, Primavera P6, and Microsoft Excel to support field operations, documentation, and scheduling.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Warrenton, MO.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $31.25 - $38.00/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)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Warrenton, MO.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 17, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Warrenton,MO.

About Actalent

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