Construction Project Engineer
Actalent · Knoxville, TN · Yesterday
On-siteManufacturing$29–$31.25/hrContract
Responsibilities
- Support Project Managers in the planning, coordination, and execution of commercial construction projects.
- Manage and maintain project documentation, including plans, specifications, RFIs, submittals, and closeout materials.
- Afford assistance with project scheduling, track progress, and coordinate activities across project teams.
- Support cost tracking, change orders, and project reporting to help keep projects on budget.
- Review project plans and specifications to ensure alignment with project scope, schedule, and budget.
- Cookordination with estimating, operations, vendors, subcontractors, and internal teams to support smooth project delivery.
- Prepare project status updates and assist with ongoing project analysis and reporting.
- Complete site walks to support project coordination, verify scope alignment, and identify field-level considerations throughout the project lifecycle.
- Contribute to continuous improvement efforts and support overall team success on multiple projects.
Requirements
- Experience supporting construction projects in a project engineering or project management role.
- Construction management experience with exposure to commercial construction environments.
- Hands-on experience with change orders and RFIs in a construction context.
- Strong organizational, analytical, and documentation skills.
- Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and technical documents.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize work, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced setting.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or a related field preferred.
- Experience with project scheduling and use of scheduling software is a plus.
- Experience in project coordination across estimating, operations, vendors, and subcontractors.
- Interest in long-term career growth in project management and commercial construction.
- Demonstrated commitment to continuous improvement and contributing to team success.