Construction Project Engineer 2

Job Title: Construction Project EngineerJob Description

We are seeking a Construction Project Engineer to join our team in Phoenix. This role is pivotal in supporting the successful execution and delivery of complex construction projects. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, organized, and ready to contribute to large-scale mission-critical data center projects.

Responsibilities

• Support Construction Managers with day-to-day project execution activities.

• Coordinate with General Contractors, subcontractors, consultants, and stakeholders.

• Track action items and ensure timely follow-up and closure.

• Participate in project meetings and maintain meeting documentation.

• Monitor construction progress against project milestones.

• Assist with schedule reviews and identify potential risks or delays.

• Support development and tracking of recovery plans.

• Maintain project dashboards and status reports.

• Manage project documentation including RFIs, submittals, NCRs, punch lists, turnover documents, and meeting minutes.

• Track drawing revisions and design updates.

• Maintain accurate project records and reporting.

• Assist with TIA, COR, change order, and design change tracking.

• Monitor approval workflows and document status.

• Support impact assessments related to schedule and scope changes.

• Perform routine field walks with project teams.

• Support quality inspections and punch list management.

• Track deficiencies and corrective actions through closure.

• Assist in monitoring contractor compliance with project requirements.

• Track commissioning readiness activities.

• Coordinate turnover documentation requirements.

• Support system testing, startup activities, and operational handover milestones.

• Assist with closure of turnover-critical issues.

• Prepare weekly and monthly project status reports.

• Maintain issue logs, risk registers, and action item trackers.

• Communicate project updates to internal and external stakeholders.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field.

• 3+ years of construction project engineering, field engineering, project coordination, or project management experience.

• Experience supporting commercial, industrial, mission-critical, or data center construction projects.

• Understanding of construction documents, specifications, RFI processes, and submittals.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Excel, and project management tools.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience supporting data center or mission-critical facility construction.

• Familiarity with MEP systems, commissioning, and turnover processes.

• Experience working with General Contractors or Owner's Representative teams.

• Knowledge of Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, Procore, BIM 360, or similar construction management platforms.

Work Environment

The role requires a 40-hour work week in Phoenix, utilizing equipment such as a monitor, keyboard, headset, mouse, and personal protective gear including a Class 2 Safety Helmet, Class 2 or higher vest, cut and impact-resistant gloves, ANSI Z87.1 or higher safety glasses or visor, and composite toe work boots. The work environment involves active construction sites, necessitating compliance with safety standards and readiness to support field execution activities.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Phoenix, AZ.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $65.00/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 Phoenix,AZ.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 13, 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 [email protected] 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.